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Haridwar, 7 Mar: Addressing a huge gathering here on the occasion of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Haridwar, today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asserted that the country is scripting a new saga of development and good governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah. He said that in 2022 the people of Uttarakhand broke all political myths and had once again blessed the government with a massive mandate.
Dhami said that under the leadership of the PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir had fulfilled the dream of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”. By implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the long-neglected Hindu refugees are being given the right to dignity and security by offering them Indian citizenship. Through three new laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the justice system had been reshaped in accordance with the spirit of India.
The CM stated that under the leadership of the Home Minister, terrorism and Naxalism has been effectively curbed across the country. Regions once marked by unrest and fear are now setting new benchmarks of development. He said that hoisting the national flag at Lal Chowk in Kashmir was once considered a challenge, but today the Tricolour is flying there with pride and honour. Dhami added that under the Home Minister’s leadership the country is also making unprecedented progress in the cooperative sector. He said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister the proclamation of Sanatan culture is echoing in all directions. The construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, the development of Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, and the reconstruction of Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham are among the landmark initiatives having been undertaken by Modi Government. The CM also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister for sanctioning Rs 500 crores for the organisation of the Kumbh in Haridwar and asserted that the forthcoming Kumbh would certainly enhance the glory of Sanatan tradition.
Dhami said that under the guidance of the PM and the Home Minister, the state government is working towards comprehensive development of the state along with the preservation and promotion of its rich cultural heritage. Infrastructure linked to all key sectors, including roads, education, health, railways and air connectivity, is being strengthened across the state. He reminded that, in 2023, the state organised the Global Investment Summit, which resulted in investment agreements worth Rs 3.56 lakh crores, of which projects worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore have already been grounded.
The CM said that under the guidance of the PM and the Union Home Minister, the state government has undertaken several historic initiatives. He reminded that Uttarakhand had hosted a global event such as the G20 for the first time, and had also organised the National Games in which athletes from the state won more than 100 medals and that this helped Uttarakhand secure the seventh position in the medals tally. Several other landmark decisions have also been taken, including the launch of winter pilgrimage to promote year-round tourism in the state.
Dhami said that over the past four years the state’s economy has grown by more than one-and-a-half times. In the last year alone, the state’s GSDP recorded a growth of 7.23 per cent and per capita income has increased by 41 per cent. During the past four years the size of the state budget has expanded from Rs 60,000 crores to more than Rs 1 lakh crores, while more than 20,000 new industries had been established in the state. During the same period, the number of startups had increased from 700 to over 1,700.
Dhami further reminded that Uttarakhand had secured the first position in the Sustainable Development Index for 2023–24 released by NITI Aayog. The state has also received national honours in sectors linked with tourism, aviation and sports development, including recognition as the Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem, as well as awards such as Best Village and Best District. Uttarakhand has also received recognition in several national indices, including the National Logistics Index, State Startup Ecosystem, Ease of Doing Business and the State Energy and Green Index.
Dhami said that under the guidance of the Modi and Shah, Uttarakhand has taken a historic step towards social justice and equality by implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He said the government is proud not only to implement the UCC but also to ensure its effective implementation on the ground.
The CM further said that inspired by the Home Minister, the state government is taking action against infiltrators through Operation Kaalnemi and an intensive verification drive. A strict land law had also been enacted to curb the illegal purchase and sale of land in the hill regions and to check the activities of the land mafia.
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