Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that yoga, Ayurveda, and meditation centers will be expanded at the district and block levels to establish Uttarakhand as a spiritual capital for the country and the world. One village in each block will be developed as a spiritual village on a pilot project. This initiative will give the state a new identity related to tourism and health.
On Monday, the Chief Minister held a virtual meeting with all district magistrates and senior officials to review the progress of development projects in the state, the resolution of public grievances, and administrative reforms. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance, the Chief Minister directed the development of a grand fair program to promote the local economy and to promote the One District, One Fair campaign.
Selected fairs under the One District, One Fair campaign will be declared state fairs. Fairs that receive this recognition will benefit from special patronage, financial assistance, and publicity. The organizers of these fairs will remain the same; the state government will only provide assistance and necessary support.
Emphasis on developing border villages under the Vibrant Village Scheme
The Chief Minister directed regular monitoring of homestay, self-employment, horticulture, agriculture, and solar energy activities in villages identified under the Vibrant Village Scheme. Border villages should be developed as tourist centers under the Vibrant Village Scheme. He directed to expedite preparations for the winter Chardham Yatra and all-weather tourism. Coordination should be established with hotels, homestay operators, and other service providers in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag districts. He directed the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) and Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) to develop and implement special discount packages during the winter pilgrimage.
The Chief Minister directed the District Magistrates to survey the possibilities of developing spiritual economy zones in Drongiri in the Dwarahat region of Almora, Shyamalatal-Devidhura in Champawat, and other areas and prepare an action plan. Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu, Director General of Police Deepam Seth, Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence and Security) Abhinav Kumar, Kumaon Divisional Commissioner Deepak Rawat, and other senior officials were present at the meeting.
Develop an Action Plan for the Export of GI-Tagged Products
The Chief Minister stated that concrete action is needed to make GI-tagged products exportable. Each district should develop its own action plan. This will provide a market for local products and benefit farmers.
Conduct Verification and Inspection Campaigns at the District Level
The Chief Minister called for regular verification and inspection campaigns at the district level to strengthen national and internal security. He directed that special vigilance be maintained in border areas and security arrangements be strengthened at major tourist destinations. A complete system of CCTV cameras and real-time monitoring should be installed in cities and sensitive areas. Proposals for human resources, technology, and other resources needed for security should be sent to headquarters and the government. To control drug abuse, CCTV cameras will be installed in potential areas, and a dedicated de-addiction campaign will be formed under the guidance of the DGP.
Strict Instructions to Make All Roads Pothole-Free
The Chief Minister issued strict instructions to make all roads in the state pothole-free. Damaged roads should be repaired on priority, with special attention to quality. Areas with frequent complaints of poor road conditions should be identified. He directed that all roads in the state be made pothole-free on a priority basis. The CM directed district magistrates to investigate permanent resident certificates issued in the last three years and take strict action against those involved in fraudulently making them.
Dhami government increases registration fees in Uttarakhand, now 50,000 rupees will be charged for each registration, order issued
Dehradun: The government has doubled the registration fee from 25,000 rupees. Now, 50,000 rupees will be charged for each registration. This is being considered a significant step towards increasing revenue. Previously, in 2015, the registration fee was increased from 10,000 rupees to 25,000 rupees.
Following the Finance Department’s orders on Monday, the Inspector General of Registration (IG Stamps) office also issued a letter to all districts regarding this matter. It’s worth noting that in Uttarakhand, a two percent registration fee is charged per registration, up to a maximum of 25,000 rupees. For example, if someone purchases land worth 10 lakh rupees, a registration fee of 20,000 rupees is charged accordingly.
However, for registrations up to 12.5 lakh rupees, the registration fee is 25,000 rupees at the rate of 2 percent. Furthermore, if the registration is for more than this amount, the fee is 25,000 rupees instead of 2 percent.
This means that no matter the maximum registration price, the registration fee is 25,000 rupees. Now, this fee has been increased to a maximum of 50,000 rupees. IG Stamps Sonika stated that the fee has been revised after 10 years. In Uttar Pradesh, the registration fee is 1 percent. Its maximum fee is 25,000 rupees.
