Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed “Uttarakhand Niwas” (State Guest House) in New Delhi’s Chanakyapuri area. Constructed at the cost of more than Rs 120 crores, “Uttarakhand Niwas” incorporates the culture, folk art, and architecture of the hill state.
While inaugurating the state guest house, CM Dhami prayed to God for the peace of the departed souls of those who lost their lives in the recent Almora bus accident. He said the Uttarakhand Niwas bears the imprint of the unique art of Uttarakhand. “The wall of this building is traditionally built of beautiful stones of the hill style, which also serves to revive our cultural heritage. This building will give a new height to our rich cultural traditions as well as provide better facilities to the guests coming from Uttarakhand, country and abroad,” CM Dhami told the gathering.
CM asked officials to make arrangement of Uttarakhand’s traditional cuisine at the new state guest house
CM Dhami said that the state’s traditional cuisine should be arranged in the new guest house. He also added there should be a special counter for the sale of Shri Anna and organic products of the state. Visitors should be given the opportunity to purchase Uttarakhand’s traditional caps, pichora, shawl, jacket and famous products of the state at different counters. He reminded the officials about the high-quality products being made by the women self-help groups of the state. “This will be a special kind of experience for our guests who visit Uttarakhand Niwas,” he further said.
Dhami honoured labourers who contributed in the construction of new guest house of the state government
The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to all the people who made their contribution in the construction of Uttarakhand Niwas. He also appreciated the dedication of all the workers. He honoured the labourers with the shawls at the function. He further said the construction of the guest house was completed within stipulated time just because of the dedication of the labourers.
CM Dhami also said his government has taken many decisions in the interest of the state. “Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to take steps towards Uniform Civil Code. The most effective anti-copying law of the country has been implemented in the state,” he mentioned in his speech.
