Guv flags off vehicles given by Hans Cultural Centre

Governor Dr KK Paul flagged off the vehicles given by the Hans Cultural Centre to the Indian Red Cross Society and other organisations for social activities at a function held at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday.

The State Finance Minister Prakash Pant and the state higher education minister Dhan Singh Rawat were present among others on the occasion.

A mini ambulance (Bolero jeep) was given to Indian Red Cross Society while 30 seater school buses were given to Devbhumi Shiksha Pracahr Samiti and Rajeshwari Karuna School, Dhanolti and two ambulances were provided to the Aapat Sewa Trust, Pithoragarh.

The Governor said that the country has a luminous tradition of self— sacrifice for the well-being of humanity.

This is a land of saints and the history is replete with instances of total dedication to the cause of the suffering humanity, he said while lauding the philanthropic initiatives undertaken by the centre.

“Being a nascent state, Uttarakhand faced some obstacles in infrastructure development due to its difficult terrain. While the state government is making all efforts to develop the state Hans Foundation is stepping in in the gaps in development, playing the role of a partner with the state government, especially in the spheres of education and health,” Governor said.