Uttarakhand Govt Halts Felling of 3,000 Trees for Dehradun-Rishikesh Road Project Amid Protests
Significant news is emerging regarding the cutting of 3,000 trees for road widening between Bhaniawala and Rishikesh in Dehradun. The Dhami government has temporarily halted the cutting of 3,000 trees after discussions with the central government. The state government states that the cutting of trees for this project will remain suspended until a satisfactory consensus and trust is established with all stakeholders. Numerous citizens, environmentalists, and local residents have been protesting for the past few days regarding the Dehradun-Rishikesh four-lane/six-lane project, resulting in the government temporarily halting tree cutting. The state government maintains that development is essential, but no decision will be made without regard to public sentiment, the environment, and local interests. To this end, the Principal Secretary and relevant officials have been instructed to re-establish detailed dialogue with all stakeholders, local citizens, public representatives, and experts. Further action will be taken in full respect of the High Court’s directives and decision. Additionally, tree felling under this project will be suspended until a satisfactory consensus and trust is reached with all stakeholders. Last Friday, after his visit to Dehradun for the “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” program, Rahul Gandhi went directly to the protest site, where he met with those protesting the tree felling. He also promised to raise the issue in Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi to Visit Dehradun on July 17 for ‘Chhatraon Ki Goonj’ Youth Interaction Program
Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Uttarakhand has been confirmed once again. He will visit Dehradun on July 17th. During this visit, he will interact with students and youth at a program organized under the “Schools’ Echo” campaign. The program aims to discuss issues related to the education system, competitive exams, and youth issues. Previously, Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Uttarakhand was scheduled for June 4th and 5th, but he was unable to attend due to bad weather. On June 4th, Rahul Gandhi arrived in Pantnagar, where he was supposed to fly to Almora. However, due to the bad weather, the pilot refused to take off. Following this, Rahul Gandhi shared this information via social media. “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” campaign will be organized Meanwhile, Congress state in-charge Kumari Selja said that the paper leak scandal across the country has jeopardized the future of the youth and that many children have committed suicide. The paper leak has caused immense damage not only to children but also to their families and society as a whole. In this context, Rahul Gandhi is traveling across the country to raise the voice of children. In this regard, he is also visiting Uttarakhand on July 17th. Concurrently, the state’s youth are migrating to other parts of the country for menial jobs. A major question arises: why are youth not finding employment in the state itself? Industries established during the Congress regime are also closing down, with no policy in place to prevent this. This is why Rahul Gandhi is coming to Uttarakhand. He will interact with youth on the evening of July 17th. A program called “Chhatraon Ki Goonj” will be organized for this purpose.