Statewide Public Outreach and Welfare Programs to Mark PM Modi’s Historic Tenure; CM Dhami Issues Directions for Effective Implementation

Dehradun: To commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history, a series of statewide public outreach, awareness, and welfare programs will be organized across Uttarakhand from June 12 to June 14.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to ensure the programs are conducted with broad public participation and effective publicity so that the achievements of both the central and state governments reach the people.

Achievement Exhibitions Across the State

The Chief Minister said that as part of the three-day campaign, Achievement Exhibitions will be organized throughout the state.

These exhibitions will showcase:

  • Major central and state government schemes
  • Key development projects
  • Public welfare initiatives
  • Important policy decisions

The displays will be designed to provide citizens with a comprehensive overview of the development journey and governance achievements.

Welfare Camps at Block Level

CM Dhami instructed officials to organize public welfare camps in every development block.

These camps will focus on interaction with beneficiaries and citizens regarding schemes such as:

  • Ayushman Bharat
  • PM Surya Ghar Yojana
  • Lakhpati Didi Scheme

Officials have been directed to ensure that eligible individuals receive benefits under these schemes and that public grievances are addressed promptly.

District-Level Press Conferences

The Chief Minister announced that district-level press conferences will be held in all districts on June 12.

These interactions will be used to communicate:

  • Achievements of the central and state governments
  • Major development works
  • Details of upcoming programs

The information will be disseminated to the public through various media platforms.

Focus on Public Awareness

CM Dhami instructed officials to prepare fact-based, simple, and citizen-friendly presentations highlighting government achievements and to circulate them through multiple communication channels to maximize public outreach.

Ministers to Hold Public Interaction Programs

The Chief Minister said that ministers in charge of districts will organize dialogue programs in their respective regions.

These events will involve:

  • Public representatives
  • Intellectuals and community leaders
  • Various social groups

The objective will be to share information about government schemes, development initiatives, and welfare measures while gathering public feedback.

Emphasis on Development and Governance

CM Dhami stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has achieved significant progress in:

  • Development
  • Good governance
  • Infrastructure
  • Public welfare
  • Global standing

He added that the Uttarakhand government is also working under the Prime Minister’s guidance to accelerate development and public welfare initiatives across the state.

The Chief Minister directed all departments to ensure the successful, coordinated, and effective implementation of the scheduled programs throughout Uttarakhand.

Deliberations on Financial Self-Reliance of Local Bodies, Practical Suggestions from State Finance Commission Dehradun: Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, along with the Chairman and members of the 6th State Finance Commission N. Ravishankar, held detailed discussions on enhancing the financial self-reliance, administrative capacity, and overall contribution of municipal bodies (Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats) and Zilla Panchayats to the state economy. The meeting highlighted that despite multiple opportunities for financial independence, local bodies are not achieving the expected level of self-reliance due to administrative and policy gaps. Constraints include limited local revenue sources, traditional slow work culture, lack of clear bylaws, inadequate land management, and excessive political centralization. The Chief Secretary urged the Finance Commission to provide practical, timely, and implementable suggestions to strengthen the financial capacity of urban and district local bodies. The Commission recommended interventions in land management, revenue-generating bylaws, work culture, adoption of innovations, and effective execution. It also suggested shifting district plan allocations from a distribution-based approach to a need-and-outcome-based model. Commission members P. S. Jangpangi, M. C. Joshi, Secretary Nitesh Jha, Dilip Jawalkar, and Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, along with relevant officials, attended the meeting.