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300 children selected in Dehradun for Mukhyamantri Khiladi Udiyaman Yojana

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 20, 2022

The three-day selection process to select talented children at the Dehradun district level to be the rightful beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Khiladi Udiyaman Yojana successfully ended on Friday which was being conducted at Parade Ground. It was being conducted to select children who are into sports under the guidance of additional district magistrate (administration) Shiv Kumar Baranwal.

Over 200 children participated in the selection process on the last day out of which, 50 boys and 54 girls belonged to the age groups of 12-13 years and 54 boys and 44 girls to 13-14 years. During the three-day selection process period, a total of 498 children participated from across the district but only 300 children including 150 girls and boys were selected for the scheme. After the launch of the scheme on August 29 by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhani, each beneficiary will receive Rs 1,500 each month for one year, said the ADM.

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Health Dept in Uttarakhand prepared to tackle dengue menace

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 20, 2022

Amid the fear of spread of the dengue in Uttarakhand, the secretary in charge of health and family welfare department, R Rajesh Kumar has said that the general public should take necessary steps for prevention of spread of the disease. He said that the health department is on an alert mode on the disease and it has made all the preparations for preventing the spread of the vector borne disease. Kumar claimed that a strategy was planned by the department well in advance and dengue control activities were undertaken from the State to the district level due to which the situation is under control.

He said that the period starting from the onset of Monsoon till October is favourable for spread of the disease and during this period people should remain cautious. The secretary in charge said that the department has undertaken source reduction activity on a large scale in the city. The anti dengue activities are being done in coordination with Asha workers and Municipal Corporation and fogging is being done in the affected areas. He added that apart from source reduction exercises the health department has also undertaken an awareness drive in which people are explained the ways to prevent the menace of dengue.

Kumar added that the street plays are being enacted in the villages to spread awareness about the disease. He said that isolation beds for dengue patients have been kept in reserve in all the hospitals. It is pertinent to mention here that Aedes Aezypti, the vector of the disease, strikes during the day time and breeds in clear water. The doctors’ advice people to wear full sleeved clothes to prevent exposure to the mosquito bite and don’t allow water to get collected in their vicinity. Dengue is a viral infection spread by the mosquito Aedes Aezypti popularly known as Tiger Mosquito.

The symptoms of the disease are persistent high fever, rashes, headache and pain in the joints. In the acute cases the platelets number decreases drastically which may prove fatal for the patient. In Uttarakhand the disease is more prevalent in Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts

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Indian Army starts recruiting Agniveers in Uttarakhand

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 20,2022

The 13 day long Army recruitment rally under Agnipath scheme started in Kotdwar town of Pauri district today. In the rally the candidates belonging to seven districts of Garhwal region of the State would take part on different dates. The Agniveer recruitment rally for the Kumaon region would commence on Saturday in Ranikhet.

In Kotdwar the rally received an overwhelming response on the opening day. Long queues of the aspirants were seen at the Gabbar Singh Camp in Kodia area of Kotdwar on the first day. The authorities had erected a waterproof tent for the aspirants from where they were allowed entry in the camp. At the entry gate of the camp the vaccination certificates of the aspirants were checked. The army authorities disclosed that 4945 candidates took part in the recruitment rally on the first day on Friday.

More than 1,08,000 youngsters have registered for entry in the Indian army under Agnipath scheme in the State of Uttarakhand. Out of these more than 63000 registered under ARO Lansdowne where recruitment of candidates belonging to Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Tehri and Uttarkashi district would be held. 

On Friday the candidates belonging to Joshimath, Chamoli, Pokhri, Karnprayag, Ghat, Dewal, Narayanbagar and Adibadri of Chamoli district participated in Agniveer recruitment. The registered candidates from Tharali, Gairsain, Jilasu and Nandprayag Tehsils of Chamoli districts and candidates of Dunda and Chinyalisaur of Uttarkashi district will participate on Saturday. 

The sub divisional magistrate (SDM), Kotdwar, Pramod Kumar has imposed section 144 in the area surrounding 200 metres of the recruitment rally venue Gabbar Singh camp from August 19 to 31.

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Option of CBI probe in paper leak also open, says Uttarakhand CM

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Uttarakhand Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today said that the State government has kept all its options open when it comes to the investigation of the UKSSSC examination paper leak case. At present the government is satisfied with the STF investigation but if needed in the future, the government will not hesitate from taking a big step in the interests of Uttarakhand and to maintain transparency in recruitment examinations. The CM said this while interacting with Bharatiya Janata Party State spokesman Ravinder Jugran who had gone to meet him for discussing the issue of the UKSSSC paper leak and government jobs allegedly being sold to bidders. Jugran said that the CM made it clear that the State government can also consider recommending a CBI investigation in the paper leak case in the interests of the State. The government may also recommend investigating the past 10 years, said the CM.

Earlier, Jugran requested Dhami that the option of CBI probe should be kept open to reach the core of the paper leak case, masterminds in the system and the big fish in the case. Jugran said that the STF officers may not be able to properly question senior police officers, bureaucrats, influential persons and politicians. He said that the chief minister listened to the issue seriously and with patience while assuring that the State government will do the needful to ensure that all those guilty in the case are brought to book. 

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Uttarakhand has best ecosystem for setting up industries, says CM

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IEP DEHRADUN, AUGUST 20, 2022

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today said that Uttarakhand has the best ecosystem in the country for setting up industries. He participated in the inauguration ceremony of Gold Plus glass factory in Thithola of Roorkee.

Addressing the gathering, he said that Utatrakhand has a good law and order situation and other benefits which make a good environment for the industries. He said that an increase in the number of industries would increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the State and it would be reflected in the increased budget and more employment opportunities for the people.

He stressed that the new industrial units should help in providing direct and indirect employment for the local people. Dhami said that the present period is the golden phase ( Amrit kal) for the nation and everyone should work like a Karm Yogi in this period. He said that the current decade is the decade of Uttarakhand and on its 25th foundation day the State would be among the leading states of the country. Dhami said that he has held elaborate discussions with the people associated with the industrial sector and understood their problems.

He said that the State government has decided to simplify the procedure of government facilities to the industries. Stressing on the mantra of Simplification, Solution, Disposal and Satisfaction, the CM said that he has taken a commitment to make Uttarakhand one of the best states of the country.  He said that 30 lakh registered pilgrims have visited the Char Dhams this year and this year a new record of visitors in the Yatra would be created. Dhami further informed that more than four crore pilgrims came to the State during the Kanwad Yatra which is a record in itself.

The Haridwar MP, Ramesh Pokharial Nishank said that Uttarakhand has a very conducive environment for industries and we want to make Uttarakhand a model state by the year 2025. Making mention of  ‘ Made in India, Skill India and other projects of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that today the head of the country is held high in the whole world.

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Uttarakhand Govt approves provision of 100 litres of fuel or Rs 10,000 per month for vehicles of Block Pramukhs to undertake site inspections

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 19, 2022

Uttarakhand Government today approved the provision of 100 litres of fuel or Rs 10,000 per month for vehicles of Block Pramukhs to undertake site inspections.

The Panchayati Raj director Banshidhar Tiwari issued a direction to this effect on Thursday. The director stated that provision will be facilitated through untied grant under the 15th finance commission. Meanwhile, this decision has been welcomed by the Panchayat representatives. The Pramukh Sangathan head Darshan Danu said that the organisation had met the Panchayati Raj minister Satpal Maharaj some days ago.

The Panchayat representatives had raised various demands which had been pending for many years including provision of petrol or diesel for the vehicles of the Block Pramukhs.

The minister had directed the Panchayati Raj secretary and director to take necessary action without delay. Danu said that the Pramukhs are happy with the order issued on Thursday and have thanked the minister for facilitating this development.

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Uttarakhand Guv inaugurates a five-day photo exhibition in Dehradun

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 19, 2022

Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (retd) Gurmit Singh inaugurated a five-day photo exhibition in Dehradun on the completion of 75 years of India’s Independence organised by Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Over 100 panels were put up in the exhibition that displayed the struggle of freedom fighters, terror of partition and history of freedom heroes of Uttarakhand. The governor said that the exhibition is a great platform to take inspiration from the biographies of our freedom fighters and those who have contributed to India’s independence.

He said that such events provide an opportunity to pay homage to our freedom fighters and help to groom the personality of the younger generation. It is quite important to remember the great sons who fought for freedom during Amrit Mahotsav. This festival of independence is a time for us to remember our past as well as achieve big goals in the future. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also talked about the goal of making the country a developed nation. People should make it their own goal too and must make every possible effort to achieve this goal,” said Singh. The Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’, cabinet minister Ganesh Joshi and MLAs Umesh Sharma ‘Kau’ and Khajan Das were also present in the event.

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Uttarakhand Health Minister lays foundation stone of first Cath lab at Govt Doon Medical College and Hospital

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 19, 2022

Uttarakhand Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat today laid the foundation stone of the first Cath lab in a government hospital at Government Doon Medical College (GDMC) and Hospital. The facility would help in providing treatment of heart diseases free of cost. The Minister has directed the officers of the health department to complete work on the Cath lab at a fast pace so that it could get operational on the occasion of state foundation day (November 9) this year. Speaking on the occasion,

Rawat said that the Cath lab would be constructed with a budget of Rs 5 crore. He said that the lab would be extremely beneficial for the heart patients of the State.

The minister said that the problem of the shortage of faculty members in the government medical colleges of the state would be solved soon. He informed that the process of recruitment of 339 assistant professors in the medical colleges of the state is in its last phase. He further informed that the state cabinet has taken a decision to recruit nurses on the basis of seniority (year of completing the degree) and soon a government order (GO) for it would be released. Rawat said that 2600 staff nurses would be recruited in the health services of the state. The minister claimed that the State has witnessed an improvement in the institutional deliveries. He said that the percentage of institutional deliveries was 68.6 in the year 2015-16 which increased to 83.2 per cent in the year 2019-20.

The minister said that efforts are being made to take the figure of institutional deliveries to 100 per cent.

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New amendments and improvements in sports policy would be made from time to time as per requirements of players: Uttarakhand CM

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 19, 2022

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today said that the State government has made many such provisions in its new sports policy which would help the sportspersons of the State to achieve new heights in their respective fields. He inaugurated the ‘Uttarakhand State Senior Badminton competition’ at the multipurpose sports building, Parade ground here.

The completion would end on August 21. To liven up the proceedings which also helped in lifting morale of participants, Dhami played the game with the participants. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the sportspersons of the State are performing exceedingly well in different sports both at the national and international level. He said that our sportspersons have achieved a unique place for themselves by their hard work, commitment and steely resolve. Dhami said that the players fulfill their dreams with the help of their toil and hard work. He said that the feelings of the local people, state and countrymen are associated with the sportspersons and their success. Dhami said that the success story of one player inspires many other players.

The CM said that enthusiasm infuses energy in the human being and commitment and mental toughness takes one further on the path of success. He said that today India is moving ahead in every field as a leader and new India is getting constructed. The CM said that our country has now entered into its golden phase ( Amrit Kal) and everyone should understand his or her responsibility in this period so that the country moves ahead on the path of development.

He said that the State government has come up with a new Sports policy for encouraging the sportspersons. CM added that new amendments and improvements in the sports policy would be made from time to time as per the requirements of the players. The President of Uttarakhand State Badminton Association (USBA) Alaknanda Ashok, secretary B S Mankoti, D K Sen (father of Lakshya Sen), Harish Joshi and others were present on the occasion.

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Govt to set up one cooperative village in every district of Uttarakhand, says Dhan Singh Rawat

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IEP DEHRADUN AUGUST 18, 2022

The Uttarakhand government would set up one cooperative village in every district of the state. A declaration in this regard was made by the Cooperatives minister Dhan Singh Rawat during the cooperative conclave of Dehradun district held at Doon University auditorium here.

He said that the economy of the cooperative village would be compensated entirely by the Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS). Addressing the conclave, the minister said that the process of computerisation of 108 Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (MPACS) in the State has been completed recently and the 80 per cent work in the remaining MPACS is complete.

He directed the officials of Dehradun district to ensure the computerisation of all MPACS in the district gets completed by September 5. Exhorting the employees and members to accept the computerisation to their soul, the minister curtly told that the committees would not be able to disburse loans if the computerisation process is not complete by September 5. He said that five lakh new accounts should be opened by the cooperatives and a campaign to increase the number of members in the cooperative societies should be undertaken. He directed that every committee and every branch of the district cooperative bank should prepare a business development plan of three years.

Rawat informed that the cooperative department of Uttarakhand has come on a digital platform and this is the biggest achievement of the last five and half years of the State government. He said that similar conclaves would be organised in all districts of the state and the process of loan distribution in all 670 Nyay Panchayats would get completed before December this year. Senior officers of the cooperative department, managers of the cooperative banks, chairman and secretaries of the cooperative committee and the experts took part in the conclave.