Pithoragarh: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Jauljibi Fair-2024 on Thursday. On this occasion, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 18 schemes worth Rs 64.47 crore. Which includes 13 inaugurations of Rs 29.65 crore and 05 foundation stones of Rs 34.72 crore. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also observed various products being made by women self-help groups.
The Chief Minister said that Jauljibi Fair is a priceless heritage for the state, which has been promoting mutual harmony between India-Tibet, India Nepal and border areas for centuries. This fair serves to preserve our rich traditions. It has had cultural ties with Nepal and Tibet for centuries. This region has a relationship of roti and beti with Nepal. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our relations are getting stronger. The spiritual journey between Kedarnath and Pashupatinath has also strengthened the relations between the two nations.
The Chief Minister said that this fair also works to increase economic relations between India and Nepal. This fair is a big medium to provide a platform to small traders, farmers and artisans to showcase their products. This fair also plays an important role in promoting many types of our medicines. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the government is working with full commitment under the Vibrant Village Program for the overall development of the border areas. The villages which were earlier called the last villages, the Prime Minister has changed this concept and called these villages the first villages of the country.
The Chief Minister said that after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Adi Kailash, the movement in this area has increased rapidly. Compared to last year, this time more than 10 thousand people have visited Adi Kailash. This will give an opportunity to these areas of ours to move forward economically. To increase the income of farmers, the State Government has approved the State Millet Mission to promote Mandwa, Jhingoora and other local products. Traditional farming is being promoted. It has been decided to build 18 thousand cluster-based poly houses in the state. Expansion in road connectivity has made it easier for farmers to transport their produce to the market. The Chief Minister said that modern roads, tunnels and bridges are being constructed in border areas. Development of border areas is among the top priorities of the government. Several action plans have been approved for the development of these areas. Under the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission, 16 mythological temples are being developed in the first phase.
The Chief Minister announced on this occasion that a motor road will be constructed from Makkana to Sekla. Security wall work will be done in the disaster affected area Lumti Tok Bagicha Bagad. Primary Health Center will be constructed in Mawani Rawani. Mini stadium will be constructed in Tejam. Check dams will be constructed at Teenkhol Dhungatoli and Panda.
On this occasion, Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta, MLA Bishan Singh Chuphal, Harish Dhami, District President BJP Girish Joshi, District Panchayat President Deepika Bora, Block Pramukh Dharchula Dhan Singh Dhami, District Magistrate Pithoragarh Vinod Giri Goswami, Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav were present.
