Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 14 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday stated that the state government is fully committed to preserving and promoting literature and culture.
The chief minsiter highlighted the efforts of Uttarakhand Bhasha Sansthan in supporting Hindi and other Indian languages.
Speaking at the Uttarakhand Long-Term Literature Service Honour Ceremony, CM Dhami said, "...Our government is working continuously with full commitment for the preservation and promotion of literature and culture. In this direction, Uttarakhand Bhasha Sansthan is making great efforts for the promotion and development of Hindi and other Indian languages."
He added that the government is honouring senior writers and also encouraging new talent by giving grants for publishing books in various languages.
"While on the one hand, we are honouring excellent litterateurs through Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman, Sahitya Bhushan and Lifetime Achievement Award, on the other hand, we are also encouraging new and emerging writers by providing grants for the publication of books in various languages, including Hindi," Dhami said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister participated in the Uttarakhand Long-Term Literature Service Honour Ceremony on the occasion of Hindi Diwas at the IRDT Auditorium in Dehradun.
Hindi Diwas, celebrated annually on September 14, marks the adoption of Hindi as one of India's official languages. The day highlights the language's role in bridging diverse linguistic and cultural communities across India.
Earlier on September 12, Chief Minister Dhami approved funding of Rs 3.81 crore under the State Plan for road widening from Government Primary School, Bhagwanpur, to Government Inter College, Lamachaur, connecting to the main Kaladhungi road in Nainital district's Kaladhungi assembly constituency.
In Bageshwar district, the Chief Minister approved Rs 4.73 crore for the Bodi Dhuraphat Pumping Scheme under the Bageshwar division, covering the completion of pending works and retrofitting of pumps/motors with energy-efficient centrifugal pump sets.
In Haridwar district, the Chief Minister sanctioned Rs 7.07 crore for the construction of the Prosecution Department's Divisional Directorate office and central malkhana at Roshnabad, with approval for release of 40 per cent of the funds as the first instalment.