Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Sunday announced that a new auditorium would be constructed in Mussoorie. He stated this while laying the foundation stone of a multi-level car parking facility in Mussoorie on Sunday. The cost of this project is Rs31.95 crore. The Chief Minister said that his Government efforts had been successful in restoring the public confidence in tourism in Uttarakhand. Preparations were being carried out in full swing for facilitating a convenient and safe Char Dham Yatra. Better facilities were being developed along the Yatra circuit for the pilgrims as compared to the facilities in the past, he averred.
later, speaking as chief guest at the annual function of MPG college students union, the Chief Minister said that it was important for students to hone their skills along with education considering the need to excel in the present times. The Government intended to train students in technology and craft. There was substantial scope for income generation in the hospitality sector. He said, “An individual’s success also depends on how he presents himself. Thus it becomes important to have knowledge of languages and spoken English in particular. As this college is situated within the purview of the Mussoorie municipality, a proposal should be sent by the urban local body to the State for expansion of the college, which will be approved. One or two important subjects must be identified which can be introduced from the academic year 2016-17.”
Rawat said that it was the duty of the Government to provide basic facilities for education. In order to create educational environment, students and teachers will have to come forward. Education was not only academic but also included inculcation of vocational skills. “We all will have to concentrate on marketing of farmers’ produce and village produce. In order to increase the income of villagers, project will have to be made to increase the use of Mandua, kala Bhatt, Bhangul, Bheemal and other local products,” added the CM.