The Uttarakhand Minister and spokesman of the State Government, Madan Kaushik met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament building in the national capital on Wednesday and informed him about the efforts being undertaken by the State Government in various spheres. He specially informed the Prime Minister about the infrastructural development and sanitation programme in the state. During the discussion with the prime minister, Kaushik informed him the the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan activities being undertaken in Uttarakhand along with works for solid waste management, sewerage and potable water for urban development were also being reviewed. He went on to state that the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has kept the sanitation programme among his topmost priorities, considering which he had also directed all the ministers and secretaries in charge to include the sanitation programme on their agenda while undertaking their tour programmes. He also talked about the preparations for the Kumbh Mela to be held in the state during 2021 and the managerial aspects of the Kanwad Mela held this year. He further informed Modi that the State government is undertaking special effort for skill management towards facilitating employment for the youth. He also informed him about special employment schemes for vegetable vendors, barbers, milk vendors, recyclable waste dealers, plumbers and masons among others. A commission has also been formed by the state to mitigate migration. Special efforts are also being undertaken for implementation of the Goods and Services Tax in the state. Kaushik expressed gratefulness to the prime minister for the cooperation received from the Central Government in efforts aimed at the development of the state. According to officials, the prime minister responded positively to the various issues discussed during the meet. The Uttarakhand Minister also gifted water of the Ganga river to the prime minister on the occasion.