Latest news with #Dhami
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Use, promote products made by SHGs: CS to state officials
Dehradun: Chief secretary Anand Bardhan has directed all principal secretaries, secretaries, heads of departments, and district magistrates to actively promote self-help groups (SHGs) by using their products and services. In a letter issued on Thursday to officials, Bardhan noted that under the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission, SHGs are engaged in various entrepreneurial and livelihood activities in rural areas. Women's groups are particularly involved in food processing and running canteens, providing quality services while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. He instructed that govt, semi-govt meetings, and other events at the state, district, and development block levels should, as far as possible, engage women's self-help groups for catering services. "For this, contact can be made with the project director or assistant project director of rural development," Bardhan said. The chief secretary further emphasized using locally made SHG products or items from the House of Himalayas brand as mementos and gifts for distinguished guests during official programs. Bardhan also directed that millet-based and other local nutritious products made by SHGs be prominently used during refreshments in official programs, workshops, training sessions, and meetings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kardiolog: Tento trik čistí játra a zajišťuje ploché břicho Dozvědět se víc Undo He added that SHGs should be given priority in operating canteens and outlets on govt premises. All transactions with SHGs are to be carried out as per the procurement rules of the finance department. Meanwhile, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting on Thursday at the CM residence to review preparations for the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting, chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah, scheduled for June 24 in Varanasi. Dhami asked officials to develop innovative and concrete proposals that balance ecological and economic needs to ensure sustainable and inclusive development of the state. During the meeting, he emphasised the importance of focusing on children's nutrition, physical and mental development. "The future of children is the future of the state and the country. An integrated and goal-oriented plan should be developed for their comprehensive development," Dhami said, asking the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), food security, health, and sports departments to work in coordination to provide nutrition, sports, healthcare, and mental wellness support to children. He also directed officials to ensure mandatory Ayushman scheme registration in all govt hospitals and asked the women and child development department to regularly review malnutrition and anemia cases and launch corrective campaigns.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SGPC urges Centre to ensure safety of gurdwaras, saroops in Iran, Israel
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday urged the Government of India to immediately take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of gurdwaras and the sacred saroops (scriptures) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Iran and Israel in view of the ongoing war between the two countries in West Asia. In a statement, Dhami said Sri Guru Granth Sahib holds the highest reverence for the Sikh community and ensuring the respect and protection is of utmost importance. He said due to the current volatile conditions in Iran and Israel, it is the responsibility of the government to ensure the safety of gurdwaras and sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib there. He said that the Centre must use its diplomatic relations and international platforms to engage with the governments of Iran and Israel to ensure that no harm comes to the gurdwaras or the saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and their sanctity is fully preserved. Dhami appealed to Sikhs in Iran and Israel to remain in touch with the local authorities to help protect the gurdwaras and saroops. He said that the SGPC is monitoring the situation closely and expects the Government of India to act promptly and sensitively on this issue.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand is land of yoga, sages: CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 19 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that Uttarakhand is a land of yoga and sages, and added that efforts have been made by the government so that everyone is connected to yoga at the village level. CM Dhami practised Yoga at his residence complex ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21. On this occasion, the chief minister was accompanied by other officers and employees of the Chief Minister's Office. CM Dhami called upon the people of the state to make yoga a part of their routine. The Chief Minister said that yoga is not just a physical exercise but a process of inner peace and self-realisation. It is a medium to stabilise our mind and reach the depths of consciousness. Highlighting the importance of Indian culture, he said that India has always kept human values paramount, and the basic pillar of our Sanatan culture is yoga. 'This is the reason that today yoga has become an integral part of the daily routine of crores of people of the world and is establishing the Indian lifestyle on the global stage,' CM Dhami said. The Chief Minister said that in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed in the United Nations General Assembly to recognize Yoga as an international day, which was supported by 177 countries, and June 21 was declared International Yoga Day. He asserted that employment opportunities are being increased through yoga, and a new yoga policy has been brought to make Uttarakhand the global capital of yoga and wellness. On International Yoga Day this year, Visakhapatnam is set to host a grand event that will also mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation. The city will be hosting an event which will feature over 2.5 lakh people performing yoga together at a single location - an attempt to set a new world record. It will take place along the 27-kilometre-long coastal road of Visakhapatnam, which will serve as the venue for this massive yoga session. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is also expected to join PM Modi for the yoga performance. On Tuesday, the Andhra Pradesh government conducted a high-level review meeting at the VMRDA office in Visakhapatnam to finalise preparations for the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21. The event, which is expected to attract a record turnout of five lakh people, will be held with massive arrangements in place to ensure smooth execution. The meeting was attended by Ministers Vangalapudi Anitha, Achennaidu, DBV Swamy, BC Janardhan Reddy, and Angani Satya Prasad, along with MP Bharat, coalition MLAs from Uttarandhra, and several other public representatives. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha addressed the press after the meeting and shared major details about the event. 'The people of Visakhapatnam are fortunate to organise the 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam,' she said. She added that the state government had taken the International Yoga Day very seriously and that the Chief Minister supervised the arrangements. Highlighting the significance of the event, she said, 'Yoga is a gift from India to the world. Yoga is a part of life. We are moving Andhra Pradesh towards a healthy Andhra Pradesh.' To ensure proper management of the event, officials said that 326 compartments had been prepared to accommodate participants. More than 2,000 CCTV cameras were installed across the venue to monitor the crowd and maintain security. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM sanctions over Rs 1,269 lakh for infrastructure projects in state
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved Rs 1,269 lakh for various infrastructure projects in Nainital and Rudraprayag districts. The Chief Minister has approved the sanction of an amount of Rs 505.71 lakh for the construction of motor road from Dooni Khal to Rati Ghat (Padli) in Betal Ghat development block of Nainital assembly constituency of Nainital district, a release said on Wednesday. He approved Rs 444.66 lakh for strengthening and 'road safety work by DBM and BC in km 01 to 05 of Khankra Chhatikhal motor road in Augustmuni development block of Rudraprayag assembly constituency of Rudraprayag district', Rs 319.20 lakh for the construction work of 24 m extension RCC bridge on Nihal river in Ramnagar-Kaladhungi-Haldwani-Kathgodag-Chorgaliya-Sitapur-Bijti state highway no. 41 km 36 under Haldwani development block of Kaladhungi assembly constituency of Nainital district. The Chief Minister approved an increase in the dearness allowance and dearness relief from the current rate of 53 percent to 55 percent from January 01, 2025 to the regular employees and pensioners working in the public undertakings/corporations/bodies operating in the state, where the seventh pay scale is applicable, like government employees. The Chief Minister approved the sanction of an amount of Rs 475.25 lakh for the construction work of the administrative building of Police Station Deghat in Almora district. On Tuesday CM Dhami approved an amount of Rs 344.98 lakh for the strengthening and asphalting work of Tugdunda Bhainswada motor road in development block Pabo of assembly constituency Pauri of Pauri Garhwal. The state government also approved Rs 512.46 lakh for the construction work of 48m span steel girder bridge over Ragganga river in Malkot Kalimati Sera Tiwakhark motor road in development block Gairsain of assembly constituency Karnaprayag of Chamoli district, according to a release. An amount of Rs 183.47 lakh was also approved for the reconstruction work of Nigam Nala Wala road by PC and new construction work of road from Soban Ram's house to Suresh Bhatt's house in Kaladhungi assembly constituency of Nainital district and Rs 528.91 lakh was approved for the new construction work of Chaudmanya-Kamatoli motor road in assembly constituency Gangolihat. The Chief Minister has also approved increase in the annual approved budget from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 8 crore for smooth functioning of Sainik School, Ghodakhal, Nainital and to improve the financial condition of the school. The Chief Minister approved the expenditure of Rs. 23.667 crore for expansion and modernization of fire services in the state. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
"Necessary to intensify pilgrimage, tourism activities in Uttarakhand": CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 18 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reiterated the importance of strengthening pilgrimage and tourism activities to ensure the holistic development of Uttarakhand. CM Dhami said that it is necessary to intensify pilgrimage and tourism activities in all areas for the overall development of Uttarakhand. Referring to the state as Devbhoomi, he emphasised that every temple here holds unique religious significance. 'The state government is committed to enhancing basic infrastructure across all pilgrimage sites. Uttarakhand is Devbhoomi, here every temple has its own importance. The government is trying to develop basic facilities at all pilgrimage sites,' said CM Dhami. This year, the Chardham Yatra has seen a remarkable influx, with around 32 lakh pilgrims visiting the holy shrines so far. Notably, devotees are increasingly exploring other temples and spiritual destinations alongside the main Chardham circuit. As a result, economic activity is expanding beyond the traditional pilgrimage routes. As per an official release, during the current Yatra season, total registrations for Chardham and Hemkund Sahib have crossed 44 lakh. Among them, Yamunotri has recorded 7,13,456 registrations, Gangotri 7,80,554, Kedarnath 14,43,513, Badrinath 13,36,923, and Hemkund Sahib 1,69,180. Of these, nearly 32 lakh pilgrims have already completed their journeys, significantly boosting the local economy along these routes. In line with this, CM Dhami has been actively promoting visits to lesser-known pilgrimage sites to further stimulate regional economic growth. This strategy is already yielding results, with increasing footfall at temples like the Kartikeya Swami Temple in Rudraprayag and the Jagannath Temple in Uttarkashi. Last year, approximately 4 lakh devotees visited the Kartikeya Swami Temple. This year, that number has surged past 10 lakh by mid-June. Similarly, the Jagannath Temple has welcomed 25,000 pilgrims so far. This growing interest in peripheral pilgrimage sites is driving parallel growth in hospitality, transport, prasad offerings, and other related sectors, providing vital support to local livelihoods across the state. (ANI)
