CM Dhami Champions Rural Development in Uttarakhand A Vision for Growth and Prosperity
Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reiterated the state government’s strong commitment to rural development, emphasising infrastructure enhancement and improved quality of life during his participation in the Jan Milan programme held at Gautam Farm Nagla Imarti in Haridwar. The event saw CM Dhami engaging directly with locals, listening to their concerns, and sharing his vision for sustainable growth in the region.
The Chief Minister expressed that rural development would remain the state’s top priority. He proudly highlighted initiatives designed to modernise rural infrastructure, improve education, healthcare, and road connectivity, all aimed at creating a more prosperous environment for the people of Uttarakhand. During the event, CM Dhami also took the opportunity to announce the renaming of the Landhaura-Laksar road to Raja Narendra Singh Road, commemorating the area’s historical significance.
In his speech, CM Dhami acknowledged the national loss of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, observing a minute of silence in his honour. Describing Singh’s passing as an “irreparable loss,” he paid tribute to the former leader’s invaluable contributions to the nation. Dhami then turned his focus back to the government’s rural development agenda, calling it a “Ganga of development” aimed at benefiting rural Uttarakhand, especially in terms of infrastructure and overall socio-economic development.
A major highlight of his address was the creation of over 30 new policies aimed at boosting self-employment and attracting investment to generate job opportunities. This initiative is particularly beneficial to rural areas, where the pace of economic growth has traditionally lagged behind urban centres. One such significant programme, the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, is empowering women in rural Uttarakhand by providing them with opportunities to become financially independent. To date, 100,000 women have achieved “lakhpati” status, with the state aiming to reach 125,000 women through this programme in the near future. Additionally, CM Dhami shared details of support for the state’s farmers, such as interest-free loans of up to three lakh rupees and an 80% subsidy on modern farming equipment through the Farm Machinery Bank. These initiatives are designed to reduce financial burdens on farmers and improve agricultural productivity across Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister also focused on creating a transparent, fair recruitment process, highlighting the introduction of a strict anti-copying law. With 100 arrests made under this new law, CM Dhami proudly reported that 19,000 recruitments had been conducted transparently and without dispute. These steps are part of his government’s broader effort to ensure fairness and integrity in the state’s recruitment systems.
In his address, CM Dhami also highlighted the government’s commitment to uplifting marginalised communities, particularly Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). He detailed several welfare schemes, including increased funding for these communities, aimed at improving their economic and social welfare. The CM reiterated his belief that Uttarakhand must become a model state in India, where development reaches every individual, from the urban elite to the rural masses. “Our goal is to elevate the standard of living for all residents of Uttarakhand, particularly those in rural areas,” he said. With rural development at the heart of his agenda, CM Dhami is working to ensure that Uttarakhand becomes a beacon of progress and prosperity, where both infrastructure and social welfare programmes lead to tangible improvements in the lives of its citizens.
