PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ New Tehri While inaugurating the ninth Jaunpur Mahotsav at Thatyur under Dhanaulti Assembly constituency on Thursday, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched development projects worth Rs 52 crore for Tehri district. He inaugurated 11 completed projects valued at Rs 30 crore and laid the foundation stone for 15 new projects worth Rs 22 crore. These initiatives cover key departments, including the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Public Works, Rural Development, Education, Animal Husbandry and Irrigation. In his address, the chief minister stated that religious and cultural events like the Jaunpur Mahotsav play a vital role in preserving and promoting Uttarakhand’s rich folk traditions. “Such events allow the younger generation to experience their culture, folk traditions and heritage first-hand,” he said. Highlighting national initiatives like Khelo India, he also praised Uttarakhand’s youth for bringing pride to the state on both national and international stages. Since 2016, Jaunpur Mahotsav has celebrated and preserved the region’s rich folk heritage by giving local singers, dancers, and artists a platform to shine. Alongside cultural showcases, the event features sports competitions that help local athletes gain recognition at state and national levels. Together, these efforts boost morale and create meaningful opportunities for regional talent to grow.While listing the key achievements of the state government like enactments of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and stringent anti-counterfeiting laws, the CM also mentioned relentless anti-encroachment drives and thousands of jobs for the youth in government services. He further said that construction of a ring road around Tehri Lake is underway, while Tiwad village has been developed as a homestay village. “Continuous efforts are being made through schemes like One District, One Product to give the state’s local products national and international recognition. Besides, initiatives like Himalaya Haat are playing an important role in promoting local products and providing them with a wider market,” he added.In his address, he hailed the innovative work being done in the agricultural sector by a progressive farmer Kabul Chand Pundir of Sabli village. He commended his efforts to promote self-employment and modern agriculture by cultivating various mountain crops such as ginger, kiwi, saffron, flowers, potatoes and rosemary, along with apple production under the Apple Mission.The local MLA, Pritam Singh Panwar, in his address stated that the Jaunpur Mahotsav, which has been held continuously for many years, is dedicated to the new generation.
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