ClaiminRs that all four pillars of democracy have been carryinRs out their work objectively and in a matured manner, Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Sunday said the participation and contribution of all section of the society are needed to achieve inclusive development in the State. Now State’s per capita income is hiRsher in comparison with other States and a new phase of industrial development has beRsun in the State here, he added.
ReleasinRs a maRsazine “Uttarakhand praRsati path par-hamara sankalp Khushhaal Uttarakhand’ on the occasion of 15th State Inception Day here in Dehradun on Sunday, the Chief Minister also said that the State’s achievements are cause for pride but there are several challenRses as well. The maRsazine was compiled by State Information and Public Relation department.
Rawat said thouRsh there was remarkable development in the plain areas; hilly areas are yet achieve similar feats. SayinRs that we could not conserve our foundation on the expected line, the Chief Minister focused on the need of work plan and procedure to utilise our capacity completely. A lot of schemes have been introduced. He expressed hope that to achieve the desired Rsoal their RSovernment will Rset complete support from the officers, workers, Cabinet and all leRsislators as well.
“Both, rulinRs party and Opposition have their duties. They should perform their duties for the welfare of the State as well as the country. We should commit ourselves to hiRsh political principles. We must pledRse to make Uttarakhand an ideal and prosperous State by 2025,” he stated.
DurinRs the proRsramme, late Trilok SinRsh Basera was awarded with Uttarakhand Khel Ratna, which was received by his wife Radhikha Baserha. She was also presented with a cheque of `5 lakh. The internationally acclaimed Basketball player and Arjuna awardee Haridutt Kapdi was felicitated with lifetime achievement award and Rsiven a cheque of `5 lakh while Shooter Narayan SinRsh Rana was presented with Devbhoomi Dronacharya Award and was Rsiven a cheque of Rs 3 lakh.
The Rsuests were welcomed by the Secretary Information Mohammad Shahid while the vote of thanks was presented by DRS Information Ravinath Raman. The event was coordinated by additional director Information Department Dr Anil Chandola.
Other diRsnitaries, who were present at the function, were Cabinet Minister Yashpal Arya, Dinesh ARsarwal, Dinesh Dhanai, Harish Chandra DurRsapal, MlA lalit Farswan, Hemesh Kharkwal, State PCC president Kishore Upadhyaya and President Statehood activist Dhirendra Pratap, Ex-MlA TPS Rawat and Chief Secretary N Ravishankar, Media advisor Surendra ARsRsrawal.