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Uttarakhand border villages symbols of national security, says Modi

Dehradun, Nov 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that Uttarakhand border villages are symbols of national security while talking about developmental works for border areas in the state.
In a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami complementing him on occasion of the state foundation day on November 9, the Prime Minister dwelled in detail on importance of works being done to develop border areas of the state specially for strategic reasons.
He said, "These villages are not just border identifiers of the country, but also symbolises national security and strength. Expansion of basic infrastructural facilities in these villages and creation of new employment opportunities are being done for local residents to strengthen the border areas of the country."
Under the 'Vibrant Village Programme. the Prime Minister appreciated the efforts to promote local culture, handicrafts and tourism in Uttarakhand's villages bordering China, such as Mana, Jadung, Timmarsain, Niti, and Gunji.
He referred to the strategic importance of these villages saying that mandates proper development of these areas and strengthens first line of border security that has its consequences for entire nation.
Modi said that reconstruction of Kedarnath shrine was a work of special importance,. He said that projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees were implemented for the development of Kedarnath Dham. Apart from this "development and beautification of Badrinath, including construction of a riverfront and a plaza, are underway at a cost of around Rs ₹500 crore. Divinity, grandiosity with care for environment of Uttarakhand were given priority in these initiatives", he said.
Modi appreciated the way tourism shaped up Uttarakhand's economy and said that tourist footfalls in the state had been creating new records. He stated that new sources of revenue have opened up for locals through thousands of homestays that have come up in the last one decade.
"Now efforts are focused on 'Adventure Tourism' and '365-Day Tourism' to boost round the year tourism activities in the state. Alongside this, winter tourism, wedding tourism, and sustainable tourism are also being promoted actively. This not only preserves state's natural and cultural heritage but also provides widespread recognition to the local arts, handicrafts and traditional products."
Further, Modi shared in the letter that the Centre has bestowed financial assistance of Rs ₹500 crore for the ongoing upcoming Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027 preparations in Haridwar. He expressed confidence that the event will turn into an unforgettable experience for devotees from across the country and the world.
He appreciated the governance and efforts of Dhami government to preserve Cultural Heritage of the state and applauded implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand. He stated that Uttarakhand UCC was an exemplary law for entire country.
Modi appreciated Dhami government's strict anti-cheating law, anti-conversion law, and transparency in land laws.
He claimed that 98 per cent of rural households in the Himalayan state have been connected with tap water under Jal Jeevan Mission.
According to Prime Minister, this was a big achievement for the state that has its own geographical challanges.
Talking about health services, Modi mentioned in his letter that the opening of new medical colleges in Haridwar, Pithoragarh, Rudrapur, and Almora, were bound to strengthen and further expand halthcare facilities and services in the state.
Modi also praised efforts by the Centre to provide quality education imparted in Uttarakhand through the Central Sanskrit University campus in Devprayag, new Kendriya Vidyalayas set up across the state and PM SHRI schools. Prime Minister dscribed Uttarakhand achieving its goal of full literacy as a significant milestone.
Referring to social welfare lschemes such as Ujjwala Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Lakhpati Didi Scheme, Prime Minister said that these initiatives have simplified the lives of rural women and helped them become economically self-reliant.
Modi highlighted the financial support provided to the farmers in the state through Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi as crucial for strengthening the rural economy.
Speaking about ongoing projects in water and energy sectors in the state, Prime Minister stressed that 1,000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage power Plant built at a cost of around Rs ₹8,000 crore will lead the state on the parh of self-reliance in power sector.
Modi also appreciated the ongoing work on the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project, Jamrani Dam Project, and Song Dam Drinking Water Scheme as important developments.
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