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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CZC meet to realise PM Modi's dream of country's all-round devpt: CMs on ‘X'
Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi described 'cooperative and competitive federalism' as a powerful medium for the country's all-round development. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 25th meeting of the CZC chaired by Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah was important in this context. " Pushkar Singh Dhami, after taking part in the CZC meet, posted, "During the meeting, I urged for greater cooperation through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to strengthen road, communication and security arrangements in border areas. Additionally, I shared my views on the development of facilities in border villages under the Vibrant Village Scheme, the rapid expansion of Bharat Net and satellite communication services. " Dhami further mentioned, "Suggestions were given on the need to simplify the subsidy process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, repeal the 1989 Remote Valley Notification and provide additional support to the state for the smooth operation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, considering the damage to roads caused by disasters such as landslides, heavy rainfall and cloudbursts in Uttarakhand's hilly areas during the monsoon. " Dhami added, "Proposals were made for the establishment of a Glacier Study Centre, a Biodiversity Conservation Institute and an International Adventure Sports Training Centre in the state. Additionally, I requested support from the Central govt for the successful organisation of the Nanda Rajjat Yatra (2026) and the Kumbh Mela in 2027." Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, in his post, termed the CZC meet as a significant step towards realising the mantra of "cooperative and competitive federalism" of the PM. The meeting involved in-depth and meaningful discussions on various topics such as coordination between states, security, health, tourism, transport, disaster management and infrastructure development. MP CM Mohan Singh Yadav posted, "Security leads to good governance and cooperation leads to prosperity. .."
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami urges Centre to boost border infrastructure, connectivity under Vibrant Village and Bharat Net schemes
Dehradun (Uttarakhand)[India], June 24 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting on Tuesday, which was held in Varanasi and chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting also saw the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, and other senior officials. During the Central Zonal Council meeting, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted several key issues concerning Uttarakhand, emphasising its strategic significance due to its location along international borders. He stressed the urgent need to strengthen road connectivity, communication networks, security arrangements, and logistics infrastructure in the state's border regions. CM Dhami urged the Union Home Minister to provide more assistance to Uttarakhand through the Border Roads Organisation. The Chief Minister emphasised the need to develop infrastructure and essential facilities in the state's border villages to help curb ongoing migration. He also urged the initiation of Bharat Net Yojana, 4G network expansion, and satellite-based communication services to strengthen connectivity in these remote areas. In the meeting, the Chief Minister also urged the Central Government to relax some policy provisions in the interest of the state of Uttarakhand. He also demanded technical support from the Center for one-time allocation of central grant of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the state, providing additional support for efficient operation of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, setting up a high-level glacier study center in the state to study the effects of climate change and setting up a biodiversity conservation institute. The Chief Minister sought cooperation for the establishment of an International Adventure Sports Training Centre, given the possibilities of adventure tourism in the state. He also urged the Central Government to provide necessary support for the successful and grand organisation of the Nanda Rajjat Yatra in 2026 and the Kumbh Mela in 2027 in Uttarakhand. Emphasising Uttarakhand's unique challenges, Dhami noted that 71 per cent of the state's area is forested, and nearly 80 per cent is mountainous, which limits economic activity. Despite these constraints, the state has recorded a 1.5 times growth in its economy. He highlighted recent recognitions such as the top rank in NITI Aayog's SDG index and second place among small states in governance and financial management in the Care Edge Ratings. Work is being done to make Uttarakhand a harmonious and safe state by making a Uniform Civil Code, a strict anti-copying law, an anti-conversion law, an anti-riot law, and a land law in the state. By assimilating the principles of Vocal for Local, heritage and culture, education and skills, participation and self-reliance, an important achievement has been achieved by connecting more than three lakh youth of the state with various means of self-employment. Positioning Uttarakhand as a growing hub for AYUSH and wellness, Dhami pointed to the state's pioneering' Yoga Policy' and plans to establish two spiritual economic zones to promote Ayurveda, naturopathy, and spiritual tourism. The central government has provided full support and cooperation in successfully implementing these efforts and the state government's commitments. The Chief Minister said that the meetings of the Central Zonal Council in the past years have paved the way for the resolution of many important policy and inter-state issues. Historical work is being done in the field of cooperation, security, and regional coordination in the country. Under the Prime Minister's leadership and the Home Minister's efforts, India has moved towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation by becoming more internally secure, organised and full of self-confidence. (ANI)
