Uttarakhand

• 20 Sep 2023

Chief Minister Released the Book ‘Aatma Ke Swar’

Why In News?

On September 19, 2023, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released the book ‘Atma Ke Swar’ based on the compilation of the addresses of Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh in a program organized at Dehradun Raj Bhavan.

Key Points:

• On this occasion, the short film ‘2 years on the path of duty in Devbhoomi’ was also screened.
• It is known that Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh always went ahead and served Mother India and has been serving Devbhoomi as Governor for the last 2 years.
• The book ‘Aatma Ke Swar’ is a compilation of 108 major addresses by the Governor at various events, festivals, convocation ceremonies etc.
• In this book, the Governor has shared his experiences during his tenure and has set 5 missions for the state, which will be helpful in including Uttarakhand among the leading states in the country.
• The Governor said that the sentiments expressed in this book include Indian military pride, national consciousness, social unity, Indian culture and spiritual thinking.
• Apart from this, the rich culture of Uttarakhand, military courage, bravery, contribution of women power, achievements of daughters of Uttarakhand, etc. are also included in the book.

Tourism Minister Flags off Mountaineering Expedition Team and Sends it off

Why In News?

On September 19, 2023, Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj flagged off two teams of 12 members to climb the 6,316-meter high Bandar Poonch and the 6,512-meter-high Bhagirathi II Mountain range.

Key Points:

• This mountaineering expedition is being carried out under the joint auspices of Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council and Indian Mountaineering Association.
• On this occasion, Satpal Maharaj said that the main objective of such an event is to provide self-employment opportunities to the local residents by promoting adventure sports in the state.
• The tourism minister said that Ganse (Gauri) and Auli are being specially developed so that this tourist destination attracts the whole of Asia. There are enough places for adventure tourism in the state. By developing these, work is being done on a plan to promote adventure tourism.
• He said that the Nalang-Jadung area is being opened for tourism by the government. It is necessary to regulate the journey so that the journey is carried out keeping in mind the climate.