Union minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled foundation for construction work amounting to Rs2.30 crore by the ONGC under its corporate social responsibility fund in the Mussoorie and Cantt Vidhan Sabha constituencies here on Thursday. The works for which the minister unveiled the foundation include tube well and toilet construction in the two assembly constituencies.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the minister appreciated works being facilitated by the MlAs in the interests of the public in their constituencies. Regarding the Mussoorie MlA’s reference to construction of sports grounds in Gajiyawala, Chidowali and Bhagdwarikhal, the union minister said that the ONGC will be taking necessary action in this regard in the near future.
Speaking on the occasion, the Mussoorie MlA thanked the union minister for his cooperation in facilitation of the developmental works here. Regarding the construction of toilet facility at Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, Joshi said that this would mitigate the inconvenience experienced by tourists in absence of toilets. He also demanded that sports areas and multi-purpose halls should be constructed at Gajiyawala Gram Panchayat, Chidowali and Bhagwarikhal regarding which he also submitted a memorandum to the ONGC CMD DK Sarraf. Joshi presented a khukhri to the union minister as memento on the occasion. Cantt MlA Harbans Kapur was also present on the occasion.
Earlier, the ONGC CMD and human resource director DD Mishra welcomed the chief guest and public representatives to the event.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the CMD stressed that the ONGC has remained committed to facilitating development in Uttarakhand under its corporate social responsibility fund.