Dehradun: Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday announced that the state government is all set to start an umbrella brand ‘Holy Himalayas’ to promote the products made in Uttarakhand. CM Rawat had shared the brand name ‘Holy Himalayas’ for the first time during an award function held at Doon University in Dehradun.
While addressing the gathering, CM Rawat said that the state government is working to develop growth centres across the state to identify the potential of a particular area and help the locals and self-help groups in starting the projects. “Uttarakhand has recorded a business to the tune of Rs 92 crore in aroma oils. There are several other items which are exclusively made in different parts of Uttarakhand. We are working to sell it under a common brand name,” said CM Rawat
Meanwhile, the CM awarded four teachers the Dr Bhakt Darshan award for their contribution in the field of higher education. The recognition has been instituted in the name of Dr Bhakt Darshan, who represented the Garhwal constituency in the Lok Sabha in the 1950s and also held important portfolios, including education in the governments headed by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
The four teachers who were awarded by the chief minister are — Dr Mohan Chandra Pandey for his contribution in the field of Commerce and Administration, Dr Sanjay Kumar for his contribution in the field of History, Dr Shiv Dutt Tiwari for his work in the field of Botany, and Dr Satendra Kumar for Literature. On the occasion, CM Rawat also released a book written by Colonel DP Dimri (retired) on the issue of inspiring entrepreneurs of the Himalayas.