Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived in Pauri today for a one-day visit, where he inaugurated the Kandoliya Festival at the Ramlila Ground. On this occasion, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for and inaugurated 19 development schemes worth approximately ₹110 crore.
In his address, Chief Minister Dhami stated that Pauri is one of the state’s most significant locations in terms of natural beauty and tourism. The government is continuously working to develop Pauri into a major tourism hub, which will create new opportunities for employment and self-employment for the local people.
Chief Minister Dhami remarked that Pauri has today received the valuable gift of a District Science Museum. This museum will open doors to new possibilities in the fields of science and innovation for the youth and students, playing a crucial role in connecting them with modern scientific knowledge. He expressed confidence that the state government’s development schemes and new projects would accelerate Pauri’s holistic development while giving a new direction to the region’s potential in tourism, education, and employment.
Paying obeisance to the deity Kandoliya, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the Kandoliya Festival as a powerful platform for showcasing Uttarakhand’s rich cultural heritage, folk traditions, and young talent. He mentioned that visiting the land of Pauri always fills him with a sense of peace, warmth, and positive energy.
Urging people to visit the newly established science museum in Pauri, the Chief Minister noted that the museum would foster an interest in science, innovation, and research among children and the youth, inspiring future scientists to realize their dreams.
He stated that a new chapter has been added to the district’s development today. On this occasion, 19 development schemes costing approximately ₹110 crore were inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid. The Chief Minister said that these projects would not only strengthen the region’s infrastructure but also bring about positive changes in the standard of living of the common people.
Chief Minister Dhami added that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, Uttarakhand is moving forward by embracing both development and heritage. The Char Dham Yatra is consistently setting new records, with lakhs of pilgrims having visited the shrines so far.
He stated that the state government is committed to extending the benefits of development to the remotest corners of the mountainous region. With this objective, initiatives such as ‘House of Himalayas,’ the ‘One District-Two Products’ scheme, the Millet Mission, new tourism and film policies, and schemes for self-employment and homestays are being effectively implemented. Reaffirming the commitment to securing the future of the youth, the Chief Minister noted that the state government has enacted the country’s strictest anti-cheating law.
He highlighted that over the past four years, more than 35,000 youths have been provided government jobs with complete transparency. The principle of “no *parchi* (recommendation/influence), no *kharchi* (bribery/payment)” is now being strictly enforced in the recruitment process, ensuring fair opportunities for deserving young people.
