Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government will organise a Pravasi Uttarakhandi Conference on November 13 at the Nityanand Auditorium of Doon University in Dehradun to discuss the state’s development and encourage participation from Uttarakhandis living outside the state.
The conference will feature multiple sessions focused on development-related issues. The initiative aims to establish meaningful dialogue with the state’s diaspora and draw on their experiences, suggestions and contributions to support Uttarakhand’s development.
Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, a 1997-batch IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, reviewed preparations for the event during a meeting held at the state Secretariat on Wednesday. He directed officials to identify and invite people from Uttarakhand living in different states.
Officials Review Preparations for Conference
During the review meeting, Sudhanshu instructed departments to ensure that the arrangements for the conference are completed on time.
The preparations include coordinating the participation of invited guests, managing logistics and organising the various sessions and cultural programmes.
Key arrangements discussed at the meeting included:
- Participant outreach: Identifying and inviting Uttarakhand residents living in different states.
- Publicity: Using traditional media and social media to promote the conference.
- Guest arrangements: Ensuring transportation, accommodation and meals for invited participants.
- Programme coordination: Completing arrangements for the inaugural session, discussion sessions and cultural programmes.
- Venue management: Maintaining cleanliness and ensuring smooth transportation arrangements at the venue.
The review focused on coordinating the necessary arrangements ahead of the November 13 event.
Conference to Focus on Uttarakhand’s Development
The conference is intended to provide a platform for dialogue between the state government and Uttarakhandis living outside the state.
Participants will engage in discussions on different aspects of the state’s development during separate sessions. The government aims to gather their experiences and suggestions through these interactions.
The event will be held at the Nityanand Auditorium on the Doon University campus in Dehradun.
Senior Officials Attend Preparatory Meeting
The meeting was attended by several senior government officials and representatives associated with the conference preparations.
Those present included Secretary Shailesh Bagauli, Vinod Kumar Suman and C. Ravishankar; Doon University Vice-Chancellor Professor Surekha Dangwal; Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah; Uttarakhand Pravasi Cell member Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal; and Deputy Director of Information Badri Chand.
The officials reviewed arrangements for the conference and discussed the steps required to ensure its smooth organisation on November 13.
