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PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Nainital Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday honoured 22 women for outstanding contributions in sports, education, agriculture and self-employment as chief guest at the Nari Shakti Samman Samaroh in Kaladhungi. He also announced six major development works for the region, including a mini stadium and upgradation of Kaladhungi Hospital.In detail, the six announcements include installation of 200 electricity poles at various places in the Kaladhungi area, construction of a road at Nawar Tok Sailani in village Gujrauda of Kaladhungi assembly constituency, construction of a mini stadium in Kaladhungi, widening of Bajwalpur-Kishanpur road from Godapadav bypass road in Kaladhungi assembly constituency, upgradation of Kaladhungi Hospital and registration of 70 additional Gypsies in tourism season 2026-27 to provide employment opportunities to women in Corbett Tiger Reserve.CM said that these announcements will expand infrastructure in the area and provide local people new employment opportunities along with better facilities.He said that women of Uttarakhand have played a vital role in the State’s development, fulfilling family, farming, animal husbandry and social responsibilities even in difficult geographical conditions. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, women’s empowerment has found a new direction. Schemes like Swachh Bharat Mission, Ujjwala Yojana and Jan Dhan Yojana, among others have brought positive change in the lives of women.“The State government is continuously working for the respect, security and self-reliance of women. Women in the State have been granted 30 per cent horizontal reservation in government services and 33 per cent reservation in cooperative societies. Through the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission, more than five lakh rural women are associated with over 71,000 self-help groups,” he said.CM said that more than three and a half lakh women in the State have become Lakhpati Didis. The ‘House of Himalayas’ brand, launched to provide national and international markets for Uttarakhand’s traditional products, is becoming an important medium for women’s economic self-reliance. About 5,500 women are associated with the brand, and it has recorded sales of over Rs six crore so far.Under the Nanda Gaura Yojana, eligible girls are provided financial assistance of Rs 11,000 at birth and Rs 51,000 after passing class XII. The Uniform Civil Code has been implemented in the State to ensure women’s safety and equal rights. The State government will continue to work with full commitment for the rights, respect and empowerment of women, he said.