Pratap Nagar and Tehri have played a vital role in the development of the country. The sacrifice made by the people of this region can never be forgotten. No compensation can make up for the loss of staying away from your roots, said the Chief Minister Harish Rawat at the first convention of Baandh Prabhavit Seva Samiti held at a wedding point situated at Hardwar road today.
The DM Tehri have been given directions to hold a meeting for rehabilitation and ensure that no important issue is left un-addressed. All points of discussion raised during this meeting will be presented to the Indian Government.
The Government feels that the displaced must get a right to land. The officials have been given directions to ensure that water is not accumulated and basic facilities are provided to the displaced. Work has already begun in this direction. The new areas will be identified after consultation from experts. Tehri dam will be renamed as Sridev Suman Sagar. A project report has been prepared to plan its development. local participation will be ensured. The CM has asked the locals to prepare committees for eco tourism and community tourism and present proposals. He has ensured training provision for youth if they wish to get involved in adventure sports tourism.
Present in the meeting were Uttarakhand PCC Kishore Upadhyaya, MlA Pratapnagar Vikram Singh Negi, Shoorveer Singh Sajwan and Mahaveer Singh Rawat amongst others.