Dehradun: A tribute ceremony was organized on Wednesday at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great statehood activist, late Indramani Badoni, known as the Gandhi of Uttarakhand. Floral tributes were offered to his portrait, paying homage to him. Considering that Badoni’s birth anniversary is also celebrated as Uttarakhand Folk Culture Day, programs based on folk culture were presented on this occasion.
Joint Director Dr. Nitin Upadhyay, while mentioning the life and invaluable contribution of late Badoni to the state formation movement, said that Badoni gave a new direction to the Uttarakhand state formation movement. The state of Uttarakhand was formed due to the sacrifice, dedication, and martyrdom of the statehood activists. He said that it is the duty of all of us to take the state forward on the path of development in accordance with the dreams and vision of the activists.
Deputy Director Manoj Srivastava said that late Indramani Badoni was not only a prominent statehood activist but also a strong advocate of Uttarakhand’s folk culture, traditions, and Pahari identity. He laid special emphasis on the preservation of the cultural heritage of the hills, folk songs and music, and the local language. He believed that identity is incomplete without culture. Other officers of the department also paid homage to late Badoni and appreciated his contribution to the state formation movement. Officers and employees of the department were present on this occasion.
