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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Harela festival kicks off with target to plant 5 lakh saplings
Dehradun: The Harela festival, a traditional celebration rooted in the agricultural heritage of Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, began on Wednesday. Symbolising prosperity, fertility and the onset of the sowing season, this year's festivities continue with the theme 'ek paed maa ke naam' (plant a tree in Mother Earth's name) — a call to repay our debt to nature by planting trees. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the festival by planting a Rudraksh sapling at the Gorkha Military Intermediate College in Dehradun. He also distributed soil health cards for 24 forest divisions, developed by the Forest Research Institute. Highlighting the state's environmental initiatives, Dhami said, "Through the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA), over 6,500 water sources have been conserved and 3.12 million cubic meters of rainwater harvested." The state forest department has set a target of planting at least five lakh saplings during the festival — three lakh in Garhwal and two lakh in Kumaon — across 2,400 designated sites. Forest minister Subodh Uniyal said the state has maintained a nearly 80% sapling survival rate over the past three years. Principal chief conservator of forests Samir Sinha said by Wednesday, at least 8.13 lakh saplings had been planted. Agriculture minister Ganesh Joshi also announced that the agriculture and horticulture departments aim to plant 15 lakh fruit tree saplings.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Providing timely and quality health services supreme responsibility of government: CM Dhami
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that providing timely and quality health services to every citizen is the goal and supreme responsibility of the state government, a press release from Uttarakhand CMO said. He said our government is committed to providing free treatment facilities to the poor and needy through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana . In compliance with the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar has clarified that under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, the Golden Card holders will continue to get full treatment facilities in three major private hospitals of Dehradun. He said that the services of treatment with Golden Card will continue regularly in Jolly Grant Hospital, Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital and Graphic Era Hospital and all the necessary medical facilities are being provided to the eligible patients coming to these hospitals. The Health Secretary said that the government's objective is that every eligible citizen of the state should get timely and proper health care. Through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, free treatment facilities are being provided to lakhs of poor and needy families, and the state government is committed to successfully implementing this scheme. The Health Secretary said that in future also the services provided through the Golden Card will be further strengthened so that every citizen of the state can get accessible, affordable and quality health care. Dhami has said that his government is continuously working while giving top priority to the conservation and revival of water sources in the state. To fulfil this objective, the state government has constituted the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA). He said, "Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA) has been constituted to fulfil this objective, through which 929 water sources have been successfully treated so far." The Chief Minister said that this initiative is not only an important step towards environmental balance but is also a far-reaching effort towards dealing with the water crisis and securing the future.
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Providing timely and quality health services supreme responsibility of government: CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 24 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that providing timely and quality health services to every citizen is the goal and supreme responsibility of the state government, a press release from Uttarakhand CMO said. He said our government is committed to providing free treatment facilities to the poor and needy through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. In compliance with the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar has clarified that under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, the Golden Card holders will continue to get full treatment facilities in three major private hospitals of Dehradun. He said that the services of treatment with Golden Card will continue regularly in Jolly Grant Hospital, Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital and Graphic Era Hospital and all the necessary medical facilities are being provided to the eligible patients coming to these hospitals. The Health Secretary said that the government's objective is that every eligible citizen of the state should get timely and proper health care. Through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, free treatment facilities are being provided to lakhs of poor and needy families, and the state government is committed to successfully implementing this scheme. The Health Secretary said that in future also the services provided through the Golden Card will be further strengthened so that every citizen of the state can get accessible, affordable and quality health care. Dhami has said that his government is continuously working while giving top priority to the conservation and revival of water sources in the state. To fulfil this objective, the state government has constituted the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA). He said, 'Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA) has been constituted to fulfil this objective, through which 929 water sources have been successfully treated so far.' The Chief Minister said that this initiative is not only an important step towards environmental balance but is also a far-reaching effort towards dealing with the water crisis and securing the future. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand government constitutes Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority to revive water sources
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 23 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that his government is continuously working while giving top priority to the conservation and revival of water sources in the state. To fulfil this objective, the state government has constituted the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA). He said, 'Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA) has been constituted to fulfil this objective, through which 929 water sources have been successfully treated so far.' The Chief Minister said that this initiative is not only an important step towards environmental balance but is also a far-reaching effort towards dealing with the water crisis and securing the future. Earlier, CM Dhami handed over appointment letters to 112 newly selected transport constables and flagged off two promotional vehicles with the aim of increasing public awareness of road safety on the Chardham Yatra route. The program was organised at the Mukhya Sewak Sadan of the Chief Minister's residence, a release said. In addition, the Chief Minister, while congratulating the newly selected candidates who received the appointment letters, CM Dhami said that this success is not only the result of the hard work, discipline, and determination of the selected youth but also the cooperation, sacrifice, and blessings of their families. Dhami said that the post of Transport Constable is very important in the Transport Department. Whether it is the smooth operation of passenger services, monitoring of road safety, vehicle registration process, or pollution control, they have an essential role in every system. Therefore, this job of yours is not just a government job but also a social responsibility. The Chief Minister said he expects the newly appointed transport constables to not only maintain dedication and discipline at your workplace but also work in a spirit of dialogue and cooperation with the general public. (ANI)
