Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday listened to the 138th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program at the Chief Minister’s residence. The Chief Minister said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ provides a national platform to the positive efforts, achievements, and inspiring works of countrymen, while motivating people to actively participate in nation-building.
Mention of Mana and Bagori a Matter of Pride
The Chief Minister said that the special mention of the border areas of Uttarakhand by the Prime Minister in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is a matter of pride for the state. The Prime Minister informed that under the first phase of the census in the country, census work is being carried out even in the remote and snow-bound areas of Uttarakhand.
Special mention was made of Mana, the first village of the country located in Chamoli district. It was informed that the census commenced here with 83-year-old Purnima Rawat. Meanwhile, Bagori village of Uttarkashi district was also mentioned, where homestay operator Hardev Singh Rana conducted self-enumeration by entering his information digitally.
The Chief Minister said that presenting examples of border villages like Mana and Bagori before the nation is an honor for Uttarakhand. This also reflects the transformation occurring in border areas, digital awareness, and the active participation of local people in nation-building.
Appeal for Cooperation in Census
The Chief Minister stated that the Prime Minister described the census as every citizen’s national responsibility and called for active cooperation in it. He appealed to the residents of the state to register accurate information during the census and extend full support to this national duty.
In the program, the Prime Minister mentioned the completion of ten years of the 2016 surgical strike, recalling the valor of the Indian Army and India’s firm policy against terrorism. In addition, he called for public participation in topics such as cleanliness, environmental protection, anti-drug youth campaign, promotion of sports talent, nutrition, and encouraging local products.
The Chief Minister said that subjects like cleanliness, environmental protection, anti-drug initiatives, and promoting local products are important for Uttarakhand as well. He urged the state’s residents to internalize the Prime Minister’s messages and actively contribute to building a developed India and a developed Uttarakhand. On this occasion, MP Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, other public representatives, and officials from the Chief Minister’s Office were present.
