DEHRADUN: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while wishing the people of Uttarakhand on the State Foundation Day, said that in the era of double engine government, a great yagya of development is going on in Uttarakhand. While praising the Dhami government of the state, he has also made nine appeals to the people of the state and the tourists coming here for the all-round development of the state.
Resolve to develop Uttarakhand for a developed India
Addressing the Police Riti Parade organized at the Police Line on Saturday, November 9, through a video message, PM Narendra Modi said that the silver jubilee year of Uttarakhand is starting from today. Now we have to start the journey of the next 25 years for the bright future of Uttarakhand. He said that it is a happy coincidence that the country is also in Amrit Kaal for 25 years, the resolution of developed Uttarakhand for developed India will be seen being fulfilled in this period.
This decade is the decade of Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand has proved this belief right while sitting at the feet of Baba Kedarnath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that just two days ago, the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan was also successfully organized, he is confident that our Pravasi Uttarakhandi people will continue to play such a big role in the development journey of the state. He said that the people of Uttarakhand had to make long efforts to get a separate state in accordance with their hopes and aspirations, these efforts were completed when the government was formed at the center under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is a matter of great happiness that now we are all able to see Uttarakhand realizing our dreams.
He said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has given a lot of love and affection, we too are leaving no stone unturned in serving Devbhoomi with the same feeling. The Prime Minister said that a few years ago, while sitting at the feet of Baba Kedar, he had expressed confidence that this decade is going to prove to be the decade of Uttarakhand, and Uttarakhand has proved his belief right. Today Uttarakhand is making new records of development. Last year, Uttarakhand got the first place in the SDG Index, Achievers in Ease of Doing Business and Leader category in Startup Ranking. In the last one and a half years, the growth rate of Uttarakhand has increased by more than one and a quarter times. This year, there has been a jump of 14 percent in GST collection. In 2014, the annual income of the state was Rs 1.25 lakh per annum, which has increased to 2 lakh 60 thousand today, in 2014, the gross domestic product of Uttarakhand state i.e. State GDP was around one lakh fifty thousand crores. Which has now increased to three lakh fifty thousand crores. These figures show how new opportunities are being created for the youth in Uttarakhand and how industrial progress is taking place.
The true meaning of double engine government is visible in Uttarakhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that before 2014, less than five percent of the houses in Uttarakhand had tap water, today it has increased to about 96 percent. Before 2014, only six thousand km of PMGSY road was built in Uttarakhand, today the length of these roads has increased to more than 20 thousand km. Uttarakhand has taken care of every section by building lakhs of toilets and giving lakhs of gas connections under Har Ghar Bijli and Ujjwala Gas Yojana. The true meaning of double engine government is visible in Uttarakhand.
The Prime Minister said that the grant received by Uttarakhand from the Center has now doubled. The double engine government has gifted Uttarakhand the satellite center of AIIMS, the country’s first drone application research center, and there is also a plan to build a smart industrial township in US Nagar. The Prime Minister said that today projects worth two lakh crores of the Central Government are going on in Uttarakhand. Connectivity schemes are being completed at a fast pace. Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project is set to be completed by 2026. 11 stations of the state are being developed as Amrit. With the construction of Dehradun-Delhi Expressway, the journey from Dehradun to Delhi will be completed in two and a half hours.
Mahayagna of development going on in Uttarakhand
The PM stressed that at this time, in a way, Mahayagna of development is going on in Uttarakhand, this is stopping migration. The government is engaged in preserving the heritage along with development. A grand and divine reconstruction of Kedarnath Dham is being done, the work of Badrinath Master Plan is going on at a fast pace. Similarly, under the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission, 16 Puranic temples are being developed in the first phase. Chardham Yatra is being facilitated by All Weather Road, religious and tourist places are being connected by ropeway under Parvat Mala.
Villages located on the borders are the first villages of the country for us
The Prime Minister said that the government is working considering the border villages as the first villages. In this sequence, during the visit to Mana village, he started the Vibrant Village Scheme. Under this, about 50 villages are being developed in Uttarakhand.
Record increase in tourism and number of devotees
The Prime Minister said that a report from a few weeks ago stated that six crore tourists and devotees have come to Uttarakhand this year. Before 2014, the number of Chardham pilgrims was only reaching 24 lakhs, while last year this figure touched 54 lakhs. This has benefited everyone from hotels to homestays, taxis to textiles. Over five thousand homestays have been registered in the past years.
Uttarakhand’s policies are becoming an example for the country
Uniform Civil Code i.e. Secular Civil Code
The Prime Minister said that today Uttarakhand is taking such decisions which are becoming an example for the country. In this sequence, Uttarakhand implemented Uniform Civil Code after a thorough study, which he considers a secular civil code in the true sense. Today the whole country is discussing UCC and feeling its need. Similarly, Uttarakhand has implemented anti-cheating law to secure the future of the youth and has taken strict action against the mafia. Many such works of Uttarakhand are becoming an example for other states.
Prime Minister’s nine appeals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address that today is 9 November, the number 9 is considered auspicious. It is a symbol of power. Therefore, today he wants to make 5 appeals to the people of Uttarakhand and 4 appeals to the tourists coming here, i.e. a total of 9 appeals.
1 – Conservation of dialects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that all your dialects including Garhwali, Kumauni, Jaunsari are very rich, their conservation is very important. Therefore, the people of Uttarakhand must teach their dialects to the coming generations, this is also important for the identity of Uttarakhand.
2 – One tree in the name of mother
The whole country knows that the people of Uttarakhand are lovers of nature and environment. Uttarakhand is the land of Gaura Devi, every woman here is a form of Mother Nanda. Therefore, it is very important that we protect nature. For this, plant a tree under the name of mother, this is also very important to fight climate change.
3 – Clean water
There is a tradition of worshipping Naulas and Dhara in Uttarakhand. Therefore, all of you will try to speed up all the campaigns of water cleanliness while preserving your Naulas and Dhara.
4 – Connection with the village
People of Uttarakhand should visit their villages and stay connected to their roots. Especially after retirement, spend time in the village. This will strengthen your relationship with the villages.
5 – Beautify the houses with ‘Tibari’
The Prime Minister said that the people of Uttarakhand should also come forward to save and preserve the old ‘Tibari’ houses in their villages. By converting old houses into homestays, they can be made a source of income.
Appeal to tourists
6 – Avoid single-use plastic
Whenever you go to the lap of Himalayas as a tourist, keep cleanliness at the top and go with the thought that single-use plastic should not be used in the mountains.
7 – Vocal for Local
While traveling in the mountains, remember Vocal for Local, spend at least five percent of your trip in buying local products.
8 – Follow the traffic rules
Whenever you go to the mountains, follow the traffic rules there, be careful, everyone’s life is precious.
9- Follow the decorum of pilgrimages
While following the local customs and rules at religious places, keep in mind the decorum there. You can take help from the people of Uttarakhand in this regard.
