By India News Newsdesk
Dehradun, July 5 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took to the fields on Saturday and joined the farmers in planting paddy saplings.
The Chief Minister keenly participated in the traditional paddy farming in Khatima and described the experience as a 鈥榬evival of old memories鈥.
CM Dhami also paid tribute to the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of the farmers and stated, 鈥淔armers not only form the backbone of our economy but also remain the carriers of our culture and traditions.鈥
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also offered worship to God through the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand鈥檚 鈥淗udkiya Baul鈥.
鈥淭he farmers of the state have always served this sacred land with their tireless efforts. Attachment to one鈥檚 roots fosters a sense of existence and identity,鈥 he said.
Notably, the heartwarming gesture of Chief Minister Dhami came as an inspiration towards the preservation of the rural culture of Uttarakhand and also the importance of farmers and traditional folk arts.
The Chief Minister has constantly advocated for green and clean surroundings while extending unwavering support to initiatives that work towards this goal.
Last month, CM Dhami planted Sita Ashoka sapling at his official residence on the occasion of World Environment Day, as part of the 鈥楨k Ped Maa Ke Naam鈥 initiative.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also called upon people to participate in the initiative and plant at least one tree for the protection of the environment.
鈥淐onservation of nature and environment is both our cultural heritage and responsibility. Under the leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign has been started to promote environmental conservation,鈥 Dhami wrote in a post on X.