Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat inaugurates Uttarakhand Day at 38th International Trade Fair in New Delhi
Uttarakhand Minister of State for Cooperatives, Higher Education, Milk Development and Protocol (independent charge) Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat participated as chief guest at ‘Uttarakhand Day’ during the ongoing 38th International Trade Fair being organized at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Monday. He inaugurated the programme by lighting the traditional lamp. The artists from Uttarakhand presented various cultural programmes at Vatika Lane on the occasion. The visitors from different states had a chance to evaluate the special cultural aspect of Uttarakhand through these cultural renderings.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat congratulated the people of Uttarakhand and said that the state which has completed 18 years of its existence has achieved development in various spheres. He said that the state has done excellent work in education, health, tourism and horticulture.
He said that they were proud of their cultural heritage. He said that the President, Prime Minister and other central leaders have visited Uttarakhand which has given a message of safe Uttarakhand to the tourists. Dr. Rawat said that there are great potential of investments in the fields of horticulture and tourism in the state. To boost tourism, 13 new destinations in 13 districts are being developed and work on All Weather road in going on at a fast pace. The state government is providing uninterrupted power supply for 24 hours a day and each village is connected by road.
He requested migrant residents of Uttarakhand to visit their villages 2-3 times a year. Dr. Rawat said that the state government has adopted zero tolerance policy on corruption. While expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Mr. Trivendra Singh Rawat, he said that the state successfully organized Uttarakhand Summit-2018, in which MoU of more than Rs.1,20,000 crores were inked and which will provide employment to 1 lakh youth.
“Rural Industry in India” is the theme for this year’s Trade Fair. In the fair, Afghanistan as the partner country, Nepal as the focus country and Jharkhand as Focus state are participating. According to the theme “Rural Industry in India” in Uttarakhand at Pavilion Ground, presentation about the development of Uttarakhand, along with information about the policies and programmes of the state government, state’s handloom and handicrafts, the products of agricultural and horticultural sectors of the state have been displayed. Department of Industries, Tourism, Horticulture and Food Processing, Handloom and Handicraft Development Council have set up their stalls in which the schemes and achievements of these departments are being presented. The highlight of the tourism department’s stall is replica of Sri Kedarnath Temple. Information about Uttarakhand Winter Char Dham Yatra, International Yoga Festival, Pata Adventure Mart and Adventure Tourism is being provided at the stalls of the Tourism Department.
The programme was attended by the Commissioner of Industries Soujanya, Additional Resident Commissioner Ila Giri, Director Industries Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal, Director Tourism Poonam Chand, K.C. Chamoli of Industry Department and other officials.