Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 13 Oct: Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) released a coffee table book titled ‘Five Years of Service, Dedication and Innovation’ at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday. Prepared by the Lok Bhavan Information Complex, the book documents the Governor’s five–year tenure, key initiatives and achievements.
The Governor completed five years in office as the Governor of Uttarakhand on September 15, 2026. Through photographs and detailed accounts, the book showcases his inspiring thoughts and initiatives related to various missions, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern technology, education, women’s empowerment, youth and social welfare.
Lt Gen Singh said that the book is not merely a compilation of activities and achievements spanning five years, but also a testament to his commitment to public service, innovative ideas and efforts undertaken in the public interest. He expressed hope that the initiatives featured in the book would inspire further innovation, public participation and development across the state.
On the occasion, the Governor said that his five–year journey in Uttarakhand had been an inspiring experience of service, learning and connecting with the people of the state. He described it as a privilege to serve Uttarakhand, the Devbhoomi (Land of the Gods) and Veerbhoomi (Land of the Brave). He added that his endeavour had been to transform Lok Bhavan into a centre that remains connected with public aspirations and promotes new ideas in public welfare, innovation and development.
On the occasion, the Governor also felicitated students who delivered outstanding performances in the debate competition on the Right to Information (RTI), recently organised at Lok Bhavan.
Those present at the programme included Secretary to the Governor Ravinath Raman, Additional Secretary Reena Joshi, Hemkund Sahib Management Trust Chairman Narendrajit Singh Bindra, Vice-Chairman of the Uttarakhand Minority Commission Baljit Soni, Joint Director of Information Dr Nitin Upadhyay, along with Lok Bhavan officers, staff members, and students.
