Claiming that all four pillars of democracy have been carrying 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 higher in comparison with other States and a new phase of industrial development has begun in the State here, he added.
Releasing a magazine Uttarakhand pragati 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 challenges as well. The magazine was compiled by State Information and Public Relation department.
Rawat said though there was remarkable development in the plain areas; hilly areas are yet achieve similar feats. Saying 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 goal their Government will get complete support from the officers, workers, Cabinet and all legislators as well.
“Both, ruling 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 high political principles. We must pledge to make Uttarakhand an ideal and prosperous State by 2025,” he stated.
During the programme, late Trilok Singh Basera was awarded with Uttarakhand Khel Ratna, which was received by his wife Radhikha Baserha. She was also presented with a cheque of Rs 5 lakh. The internationally acclaimed Basketball player and Arjuna awardee Haridutt Kapdi was felicitated with lifetime achievement award and given a cheque of Rs 5 lakh while Shooter Narayan Singh Rana was presented with Devbhoomi Dronacharya Award and was given a cheque of Rs 3 lakh.
The guests were welcomed by the Secretary Information Mohammad Shahid while the vote of thanks was presented by DG Information Ravinath Raman. The event was coordinated by additional director Information Department Dr Anil Chandola.
Other dignitaries, who were present at the function, were Cabinet Minister Yashpal Arya, Dinesh Agarwal, Dinesh Dhanai, Harish Chandra Durgapal, 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 Aggrawal.