Pauri: The 72nd State Industrial Development and Cultural Fair has started in Gauchar. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Gauchar Fair on Thursday. During this, the Chief Minister inaugurated the newly constructed sub-divisional transport office building in Chamoli at a cost of Rs 4.93 crore. The Chief Minister also announced the construction of Ranou-Simkholi motor road in Pokhari, motor road expansion from Kafalpani to Bharatpur, construction of Jilasoo-Sarana motor road, approval of Rs 10 lakh for construction of room to Chamoli Press Club, to hold a high-level meeting in the month of December for the development of infrastructure facilities for the upcoming Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra and to complete the construction work of Polytechnic building in Pokhari. Addressing a huge public gathering at the Gauchar fair, the Chief Minister said that the Gauchar fair is a famous state fair due to the coordination of culture, market and industry. Congratulating everyone on the inauguration of the historic Gauchar fair, the Chief Minister said that organizing this fair for more than seven decades is a matter of pride for our state and all the residents of the region. Gauchar fair is one of the major historical fairs of our state, in which various departments of the government actively participate.
The Chief Minister said that fairs hold a very special place in our lives. Fairs help in preserving rich traditions. Fairs also play an important role in entertainment and social gatherings. The Gauchar fair is special among other fairs. This fair has been providing a big platform to preserve our culture and business activities.
The Chief Minister said that on the one hand, cultural heritage is being revived in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the same time, through aspects like Vocal for Local, Make in India, Made in India, work is being done to encourage women working in our local industries and self-help groups. In this direction, our government has also started many important schemes. In which local products are getting recognition not only in the state but also at the national and international level.
The Chief Minister said that our goal is to stop migration from the mountains and provide employment opportunities to local residents by promoting tourism in the village. Due to the efforts of the state government, Uttarakhand has also emerged as a very favorite destination for film shooting. Uttarakhand has also established a big identity as a wedding destination. The government is also focusing on special sectors like wellness, IT and solar energy to encourage investment in the mountain region.
The Chief Minister said that recently heli service has been started in Gochar. Which will give a new strength to the tourism economy in this area. It will also benefit in times of disaster. The Chief Minister said that the state government is continuously working with full commitment with the basic mantra of ‘optionless resolution’ to make Uttarakhand the leading state of the country. The CM said that your chief servant assures you that we will not sit idle until Uttarakhand becomes the best state of the country. The Chief Minister also praised the district administration for giving a grand and attractive look to the fair.
During the program, the Chief Minister honored senior journalist Kranti Bhatt with Pandit Govind Prasad Nautiyal Smriti Samman for doing excellent work in the field of journalism and Guru Ram Rai Education Mission Dehradun with Pandit Maheshanand Nautiyal Smriti Samman for spreading education and literature.
On the first day of Gauchar fair, after the worship of Ishta Rawal Devta, school children took out Prabhat Pheri in the morning. The Mela Adhyaksh hoisted the flag and took the salute of the march past. Competitive races of boys and girls, Nehru painting competition, children’s exhibition and colorful cultural programs were presented by educational institutions in the playground. District level volleyball competition started under the aegis of the Sports Department. On the first cultural evening of the fair, cultural performances will be given by folk singers Sushil Rajshree, Amati Khare and Anjali Khare at night. The pandal decorated with traditional hill culture in the Gauchar fair has become a special center of attraction among the visitors. Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt and Cabinet Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat praised the development works being done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister of the state Pushkar Singh Dhami and said that the development of the state is progressing rapidly under the leadership of the Chief Minister. Regional MLA Anil Nautiyal heartily congratulated and welcomed the Chief Minister on inaugurating the Gauchar fair. The MLA thanked the Chief Minister for many development works including approval of base hospital in Karnaprayag assembly constituency, approval of 35 crores for Gauchar drinking water scheme, construction of mini stadium, upgradation of Gauchar hospital, beautification of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Park. He also gave his demand letter for many development works including construction of Astha Path in Uma Devi temple located in Karnaprayag.
