People from Uttarakhand in traditional attire take part in Red Fort cultural event on Independence Day

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): 20 people from the hilly areas of Uttarakhand residing in Delhi dressed in their traditional mountain attire participated in the cultural programme organised at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Thursday on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day to showcase their culture and costumes.
The residents of Uttarakhand were invited under the aegis of the Uttarakhand Resident Commissioner's Office.
The participating members said that they are feeling proud and innovative by representing Uttarakhand on the occasion of Independence Day at the Red Fort.
Earlier today, Governor Lt General of Uttarakhand, Gurmeet Singh hoisted the national flag at the Raj Bhavan and paid tribute to freedom fighters and congratulated people on the occasion.
On this occasion, the Governor said that the new India of the 21st century is full of possibilities and potential, which is moving rapidly on the path of sustainable development. He said that along with this development journey, Uttarakhand is also moving forward on the path of continuous progress with strong resolve. Our state is one of the fastest developing states in the country today.
The Governor said that there are infinite possibilities in technology, AI, space, cyber, quantum, robotics, and science.
He also said that efforts will have to be made to further strengthen our reach in these areas, so that we can succeed in becoming the leading state of the country.
Further, he appealed to everyone to take a pledge to give the best contribution to the development of the country and the state.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also hoisted the flag and celebrated the 78th Independence Day.
Dhami said, "From the land of Baba Kedar, for the first time, the Prime Minister said that the third decade of the 21st century will belong to Uttarakhand. Today, we have to take the oath that in the next 10 years, Uttarakhand will emerge as the best state of the country, as a self-reliant, developed state.".
The Chief Minister also announced a bunch of schemes to boost the development of the state.
The schemes include developing one local body in each district as a model body, increasing the pension scheme account from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 6000, connecting youth with skill development schemes, and developing a welfare scheme for senior citizens. (ANI)