Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami listened to the 123rd edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program at the Chief Minister’s residence on Sunday. The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has inspired the countrymen with important topics like yoga, social unity, service spirit and women empowerment.
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has got a distinct identity at the global level. The International Yoga Day organized on June 21 once again demonstrated that yoga has made its special identity not only in India but all over the world. He expressed pride in the achievements of the country being declared trachoma free by the World Health Organization and bringing 64 percent of the population under social security in the report of the International Labor Organization. The Chief Minister said that under the able leadership of the Prime Minister, the country has achieved significant achievements in the direction of health and social security.
The Chief Minister appreciated the collective service highlighted in “Mann Ki Baat”, the spirit of union during religious pilgrimages and the initiative to promote local products. He said that this program embodies the ideal of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. The Chief Minister urged the people of the state to adopt these messages in their daily routine and make Uttarakhand a proud part of self-reliant and prosperous India.
MLA Rajkumar Pori, Chairman Uttarakhand State Advisory Labor Contract Board Kailash Pant and officers and employees of the Chief Minister’s Office were present on this occasion.