The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat reviewed the preparations for the State foundation day programmes at secretariat on Tuesday. He directed the officials that the programmes for the day should be selected while keeping a vision in the mind. Rawat said that public participation should be ensured in the foundation day programme.
A broad outline of the foundation day programme was discussed in the meeting. It was decided that on November 5, Raibbar (Invitation) programme would be held at the residence of Chief Minister. In this programme natives of the State having made their names in national and international forums would participate.
An effort to prepare a road map for wholesome development of the State would be made by discussions on issues like migration, tourism, environment, innovation and industry. On November 6 senior officers of Indian Administrative Services (IAS) would interact with students of different schools. On November 7, the employees of state secretariat would participate in run for good governance. On the day, a programme to rejuvenate Rispana and Kosi rivers would also be held. An event probably at the origin of river Rispana would also be organised. On November 8 a marathon run and cultural programmes would be organised. A majestic foundation day parade would be organised at State police lines on November 9, the state foundation day. The department of information would also organise a release ceremony of a booklet depicting growth of the State on the day. The department of cooperatives would distribute cheques to beneficiaries under Deen Dayal Kisan Kalyan Yojana. The department of culture would organise a cultural evening on the foundation day. As part of the celebration tele radiology and other health services would be launched in a programme at Pauri on November 10.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Om Prakash, Principal Secretary Radha Raturi, Anand Vardhan, secretary to Chief Minister Radhika Jha, secretary sports Harbans Singh Chug and others.