Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: PRIME Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 8,260 crore in Dehradun, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Uttarakhand’s statehood. The projects are related to key sectors such as drinking water, irrigation, technical education, energy, urban development, sports, and skill development. Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the Prime Minister also transferred financial assistance of over Rs 62 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 28,000 farmers.
Addressing a gathering at the Forest Research Institute-FRI campus in Dehradun, PM Modi said that November 9 is the result of the long struggle and perseverance of the people of Uttarakhand. Referring to the ongoing development works in the state, the Prime Minister said that projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore are currently under progress in Uttarakhand.
Emphasizing the potential of the state as a film and wedding destination, the PM said Uttarakhand’s new film policy has made shooting easier in the state, and it is also rapidly emerging as a wedding destination. He said the local products of Uttarakhand are aligning with the ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign, and 15 agricultural products from the state have received GI tags.
