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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta outlines vision for cleaner Delhi with focus on Yamuna
Haridwar: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that within the first 100 days of her govt, a clear vision emerged, i.e., to transform the national capital into a clean, safe, and well-governed city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "During this period, we resolved to make a fresh start for Delhi," she said. After taking a dip in the Ganga at Har-ki-Pauri along with her family, Gupta emphasised her govt's commitment to rejuvenating the Yamuna river. "Our aim is to make the Yamuna as clean and clear as the Ganga here in Devbhumi," she said. Later, she attended the inauguration of Sadhvi Ritambhara's new ashram, Ganga Vatsalya Ashraya, in Kankhal. The event was graced by several eminent seers and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. During her address, Gupta congratulated 'Didi Ma' Ritambhara on receiving the Padma Bhushan. "Yesterday marked the completion of 100 days of our govt, and we participated in the Yamuna aarti. Today, I took a dip in the Ganga. I seek the blessings of the seers so that one day, we may take a similar dip in the Yamuna," she said. She added, "The river has dried up; there's either no water or it's heavily polluted. I've been entrusted with the responsibility to clean it, and my government is committed to that goal." In response, the seers proposed adopting Yamuna ghats to support the cleanup initiative. "We will ensure daily aartis at every ghat and beautify them," they said. Referring to CM Dhami as her senior, Gupta said that following in his footsteps, she would do all that he does in Uttarakhand. "I am taking Gangajal from here and the plan of Ganga cleaning, besides his blessings. He is the only CM to have introduced the Uniform Civil Code in the country," she added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reiterating her commitment to Delhi's welfare, Gupta described the city as the "heartbeat of the nation" and pledged to serve its people with dedication and excellence. Dhami, in turn, expressed confidence that Delhi's future would see a transformation. "I am hopeful that the Yamuna in Delhi will one day mirror the Ganga in Haridwar," he said. On the ongoing Char Dham yatra, Dhami reported that over 18 lakh pilgrims had already visited the sacred sites. "The govt is ensuring safe and smooth travel for all devotees this yatra season," he assured, adding firmly, "We are fully aware of the state's situation and will not allow its demographic composition to be altered."
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Uttarakhand launches India's first dedicated yoga policy
DEHRADUN: After pioneering the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand has taken another groundbreaking step by becoming the first state in India to implement a dedicated Yoga Policy. The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led cabinet approved the landmark initiative on Wednesday, setting an ambitious goal to establish Uttarakhand as a global center for yoga and wellness. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated the government's commitment to this vision under the newly introduced Yoga Policy 2025. 'We aim to create a robust yoga ecosystem in the state,' said officials. As part of the initiative, the state will establish five international yoga hubs and a Directorate of Yoga and Naturopathy to streamline efforts and ensure quality standards across institutions. Shailesh Bagouli, Secretary to the Chief Minister, explained the policy's broader objective: promoting yoga as a tool for health and wellness across all sections of society. "Community-based special health programmes will be designed to cater to the needs of different age groups," he said. The new policy places a strong emphasis on yoga tourism, seeking to position Uttarakhand as a leading international destination for holistic health. To achieve this, the government plans to implement stringent guidelines for yoga teaching institutions and integrate yoga education into school and college curricula. Capacity-building programmes in collaboration with national and global institutions will help train a large pool of qualified yoga experts. The five new international yoga hubs will be set up at Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Vyas Valley, Tehri Lake, and Kolidhek Lake. These will complement the existing infrastructure in Rishikesh, already a globally recognized yoga destination. The proposed Directorate of Yoga and Naturopathy will be responsible for overseeing the registration, recognition, and regulation of yoga centres. It will also introduce a rating system to maintain standards and foster national and international partnerships in the field. To encourage investment and growth in the yoga sector, the Dhami government has announced substantial incentives. Yoga centres established in hill regions will receive up to 50% of the project cost or a maximum of Rs 20 lakh as government grants. Those in the plains will be eligible for 25% or up to Rs 10 lakh. Over the next five years, the government plans to invest Rs 35 crore in the initiative, with projections to generate over 13,000 jobs. Nearly 2,500 yoga teachers will be certified, and more than 10,000 yoga instructors are expected to gain employment under the policy framework.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inaugurates Gaja Ghantakarna Mahotsav
Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) [India], May 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday inaugurated the 'Pratham' Gaja Ghantakarna Mahotsav-2025, organized at Atal Utkrishta R.I.C. Gaja, Tehri. CM Dhami prayed at the Ghantakarna temple in Gaja and wished for the prosperity of the state and garlanded the statue of state agitator Shaheed Belmati Chauhan, and congratulated everyone on the festival. The Chief Minister said that such festivals give unique support in taking forward the rich culture and tradition. Gaja Ghantakarna Temple is one of the mythological temples. After the parikrama of Badrinath, the second parikrama is performed at the place. From the point of view of tourism, it is a very important place, from where Haridwar and the Himalayas are visible. CM Dhami said that by organizing the festival, a new foundation of development is being laid here, which is a commendable effort to take forward the historically rich culture. The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister's goal of developed India resolution by the year 2047 will be fulfilled only when the village, panchayat, area, district, and Uttarakhand develop. The state government is striving for a resolution without any alternative, and no one can stop Uttarakhand from becoming the best state in India. India's economy has come from 11th to fourth position, and by 2027, it will emerge as the third economy, and India will become a world leader and leader. Today, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India's culture and heritage is in Amritkaal. During this time, from the grand and divine temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya to Mahakal temple in Ujjain, master plan of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, reconstruction work in Kedarnath, all-weather road, many works are being done in remote rural areas like agriculture, horticulture, energy, promotion of cultural heritage, infrastructure etc. The Chief Minister said that the Polytechnic has been set up in Gaja at a cost of about 30 crores, the Henvalghati pumping drinking water scheme for 24 crores, the Nagar Panchayat office, Gaushala, rest house work has been done. To strengthen the local economy, products of One District One Product, the House of Himalaya brand, are being manufactured. The excellent products made by the sisters associated with self-help groups skilled in skill development are leaving even foreign companies behind. Doors of possibilities are opening in many areas like farm machinery, Apple Mission, new tourism policy, new film policy, solar self-employment, tourism, agriculture, etc. The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Uttarakhand is moving towards becoming a leading state. The state government has taken many historic decisions, including Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law, anti-copying law, conversion law, strict land law etc. Worked on zero tolerance to end corruption. By bringing anti-copying law, more than 100 copy mafias have been sent to jail. About 23 thousand youth have achieved success in their jobs. (ANI)
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
UCC, Project Alankar among 'Best Practices' showcased at PM meet
During a meeting of NDA chief ministers on Sunday, several state governments made a presentation on one of their best practices which could be emulated by other states. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami talked about the recently-implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and argued that it has not been as difficult as it seemed to be in the beginning. Project Alankar of the UP government also received wide appreciation. Project Alankar was started in 2021 with the aim of improving government school infrastructure. A list of 35 infrastructure facilities were prepared and the project aimed at achieving 100% compliance with the listed facilities across all government schools. During the presentation, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said the project increased school enrolments by 23% in the first year itself. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lead Corporate Strategy | IIMK IIMK ASMP Apply Now Undo Bihar deputy CM Samrat Choudhary made a presentation on 'Jal Jeevan Hariyali', a mission launched to increase the ground water level and forestation in the state. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma made a presentation on his special drive to prevent child marriages in the state. Live Events
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Uttarakhand UCC portal gets over 1.5 lakh applications in four months": CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 25 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that the state has received over 1.5 lakh applications through the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) portal since its implementation on January 27, 2025. 'More than 1.5 lakh applications have been received from across the state in just four months from nearly 98 per cent of villages, indicating widespread public support for the UCC,' said CM Dhami. The Chief Minister said that a robust system has been developed to implement the UCC. To make the process more accessible and user-friendly for the general public, a dedicated portal and mobile app have been developed. Additionally, the Chief Minister said that more than 14,000 Common Service Centres (CSCs) at the village level have been integrated with the system. The Chief Minister shared that to address issues arising during registration, auto-escalation and grievance redressal systems have been put in place. Chief Minister Dhami also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their guidance and support in successfully implementing the UCC. He said that under the leadership and vision of the Prime Minister, a promise was made in the 2022 Assembly election manifesto that the UCC would be implemented in Uttarakhand if given a mandate. After securing victory, work on implementing the UCC began on day one. A draft of the UCC bill was prepared after the formation of a committee on 27 May 2022, chaired by Justice Ranjana Desai. The committee conducted extensive public consultations in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand, receiving around 2.32 lakh suggestions. It consulted not only the general public but also leaders of all political parties and heads of various statutory commissions. The state government passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly on 7 February 2024 and forwarded it to President Droupadi Murmu, after which the President gave her assent on 11 March 2024.' After completing the required rules and procedures, the UCC was formally implemented across Uttarakhand on 27 January 2025. Thus, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to practically implement the spirit of Article 44 of the Constitution through the Uniform Civil Code. Providing more details, the Chief Minister stated that the UCC is a constitutional measure to eliminate legal discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, etc. It aims to ensure equal rights for all citizens. With its implementation, true women's empowerment in the state will be ensured. The UCC completely prohibits regressive practices such as halala, iddat, polygamy, child marriage, and triple talaq. Scheduled Tribes, as defined under Article 342 of the Constitution, have been excluded from the scope of the UCC to protect their customs and traditions. The Uniform Civil Code is not against any religion or sect; rather, it is a legal step to eradicate social evils and establish harmony through equality among all citizens. This vision was also envisaged by our Constitution-makers and included among the Directive Principles of State Policy. The UCC does not alter the core beliefs or practices of any religion; it only removes regressive customs. Under the UCC, a uniform legal process has been established for all religions in matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. From now on, couples will be required to follow the judicial procedure for divorce, and polygamy has been completely banned. Under these laws, daughters have been given equal inheritance rights across all religions and communities. There is also no discrimination among children in matters of inheritance, whether they are born of natural relationships, assisted reproductive methods, or live-in relationships--they will have equal rights. Parents have also been granted rights in the property of their children, ensuring economic security and dignified living for the elderly. Considering the current situation, to ensure the safety of the younger generation, particularly young men and women, and to protect them from potential social complications and crimes, registration of live-in relationships has been made mandatory. The registrar will inform the parents or guardians of the couple registering, and this information will be kept completely confidential. Like the registration of births and deaths, registration of marriages and divorces will also be facilitated under the UCC. Along with the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, a clear and effective set of rules for its enforcement has also been brought into effect. (ANI)
