Haldwani: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Uttarakhand has made significant progress in the areas of development and public amenities in the last four years. Major events like the G-20 Summit, Investor Global Summit, and National Games were successfully hosted in the state.
Major leap in development and investment in four years
Investment agreements worth over ₹3.76 lakh crore were signed at the Global Summit, of which projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore have been implemented. The state government has also secured over 20,000 new investments.
Emphasis on Women Empowerment and Employment
Under the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, 2.65 lakh women have been economically empowered. Over 30,000 youth have been given government jobs in four years, a four-fold increase compared to previous governments.
Boost in Tourism, Startups, and Infrastructure
The number of startups has increased from 700 to 1,700 since 2022. Heliports have increased from two to twelve, and helipads from 60 to 112. Electricity production has tripled, and winter tourism has opened up new opportunities in the tourism sector.
According to NITI Aayog, Uttarakhand ranked first in the country in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and second in financial performance.
CM Dhami attacks the opposition
CM Dhami targeted the Congress, saying that only corruption flourished under their rule. He said that strict laws are now being implemented to crack down on the counterfeiting mafia, and more than 100 people have been jailed.
He also said that funds from government schemes now reach people’s accounts directly, eliminating the role of middlemen.