Uttarakhand News: Before Rakshabandhan, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was tied Raksha Sutra by women from different areas of the state on Wednesday. In the program organized at the Chief Sevak Sadan located at the Chief Minister Camp Office, the sisters wished for the healthy and long life of the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister also thanked everyone and wished Rakshabandhan to the people of the state.

Sisters' blessings give new energy

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Rakshabandhan is the sacred festival of brother-sister's pledge of affection, trust and protection. The affection and blessings of the mother power of Uttarakhand continuously gives him new energy for the service and development of the state.

He said that women, besides being the strong foundation of the family, are also playing an important role in the development of the society and the country.

Many schemes of the Center for women

The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government is giving priority to the safety, respect and economic empowerment of women. For women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies 33 percent reservation Provision has been made.

Apart from this, women and daughters are getting benefits from schemes like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Lakhpati Didi Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao.

30 percent reservation for women in government services

The Chief Minister said that the Uttarakhand government is also working towards making women self-reliant. women in state government services 30 percent horizontal reservation being given.

Along with this, new opportunities for self-employment and livelihood are being given to women through Chief Minister Sashakt Bahana Utsav Yojana, Chief Minister Women Self Help Group Empowerment Scheme and Chief Minister Mahalaxmi Yojana.

More than 3.09 lakh women became Lakhpati Didi

Chief Minister Dhami said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Lakhpati Didi has been taken forward rapidly in Uttarakhand. in the state so far More than 3 lakh 09 thousand women Lakhpati Didi Has been made.

Women associated with self-help groups are increasing their income from local products, agriculture, handicrafts and various self-employment activities. The government is also making efforts to provide better markets to their products.

Mother power plays a big role in the development of Uttarakhand

The Chief Minister said that the women of Uttarakhand have made important contributions from state building to the development of the state. Today women are progressing in every field including education, health, administration, agriculture, entrepreneurship and self-employment.

He said that only with the active participation of women Strong Uttarakhand and developed India The resolution can be fulfilled.

On this occasion, women from different areas of the state including Geeta Pushkar Dhami, MLA Savita Kapoor, Asha Nautiyal, BJP Mahila Morcha President Ruchi Bhatt were present.