Garhwal Post Bureau
DEHRADUN, 15 Nov: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released the book ‘Leading Ladies of India’, authored by Venu Agrahara Dhingra at a local literature festival held at Doon International School, on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, he observed that literature serves as a powerful medium for expressing emotions, ideas, and experiences, and that it plays a vital role in fostering social and cultural awareness. He hoped that the book would inspire readers, particularly women, to advance with confidence and purpose.
Dhami also claimed that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State Government has been consistently working towards women’s empowerment. He pointed out that the demand for products manufactured by Women Self-Help Groups in Uttarakhand is steadily increasing and that various schemes aimed at making women self-reliant are being implemented across the state. He emphasised that the empowerment of women is indispensable for the holistic development of society and commended the remarkable achievements of daughters who are excelling in every sector today. He added that the essence of Uttarakhand lies in its culture, and asserted that the Government is making continuous efforts to safeguard and promote the State’s cultural heritage and traditions.
Dhami further stated that the State Government has been organising the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan (Expatriate Uttarakhandi Convention) for the past two years with the objective of keeping expatriates connected with their roots. He remarked that following these conventions, many expatriates have expressed their willingness to contribute to the development of their ancestral villages as well as to the overall progress of Uttarakhand.
Among those present on the occasion included Geeta Pushkar Dhami, Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu, Founder and Chairman of the Doon International School Group DS Mann.
