CM Dhami, while advising the government employees to work with sensitivity, responsibility, full dedication and simplification in the interest of the common people, said that the words coming out of the pen of government employees are not just government orders, but they become a ray of hope in the life of every citizen living in far-flung villages. The hard work, dedication and devotion of the employees is the main axis that determines the direction and condition of the progress of Uttarakhand. In the program organized by the Uttarakhand Secretariat Association in the Secretariat, first of all, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his gratitude to the Indian Army and said that on behalf of the entire people of Uttarakhand, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Army for the unparalleled bravery and valor being displayed by the Indian Army against Pakistan.
Every child of Uttarakhand is with the soldiers
The Chief Minister said that we are all proud of the indomitable courage and valor of our soldiers. Amidst war-like conditions, every child of Veer Bhoomi Uttarakhand is with its soldiers under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 6-storey alternative new building in the Secretariat complex.
The Secretariat is the soul of the state’s governance system
On this occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Uttarakhand Secretariat is not just a building made of bricks and stones, but it is the soul of the governance system of our state. It is the center of policy-making of the state, from where decisions are taken for the welfare of every section, every region and every person of the state. Our officers and employees working in the Uttarakhand Secretariat are the important link between the government and the public, through which the policies of the government reach the people.
The problems of employees are not solved only in files and papers
The Chief Minister said that the problems of employees are not solved only in files and papers, but only by listening to them from the heart and understanding them with the ground reality, solutions can be reached through mutual dialogue. Today the bridge of trust, cooperation and dialogue between the government and employee organizations has become stronger than ever. Our government has done many works for the welfare of the secretariat employees by taking many historic decisions in their interest. While on the one hand we are trying to equip the secretariat building with modern facilities, on the other hand we are also constantly trying to improve their standard of living through various schemes and decisions for the welfare of the secretariat personnel.
Development of modern facilities in the secretariat
The Chief Minister said that we have approved the construction of a new 6-storey building in the secretariat complex, which will provide better work facilities to the sections. Also, an amount of Rs 3 crore has been approved for the purchase of furniture and computers for the sections and the office of private secretaries. Along with this, efforts have been made to make the secretariat modern and convenient by various works like renovation of the Secretariat Union Building, beautification of the secretariat canteen and renovation of the badminton court. Not only this, to solve the problem of parking, we have also constructed a parking with a capacity of about 70 cars.
Welfare decisions in the interest of government employees
The Chief Minister said that giving priority to the health of secretariat employees and their families, our government has established a blood collection center, where about 270 types of tests are being provided free of cost. While on one hand we have established an air-conditioned crèche center for the children of employees, we have also made arrangements for a state-of-the-art physiotherapy center. Our government is providing the facility of statutory child care leave (CCL) to the women employees of the state for two full years even after one year. Also, in the interest of the employees, an amount of Rs 25 lakh has been sanctioned in the Employee Welfare Fund, from which many welfare programs are being conducted. Along with this, along with doubling the amount of GIS as per the demand of the employees, we have also implemented the facility of corporate salary package for the employees, which also includes facilities like free insurance.
Gratuity amount increased from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh
The Chief Minister said that benefits like ACP and timely promotion have also been ensured to the employees working in the Secretariat. We have also started the tradition of providing memento and angavastra to the retired employees at the time of farewell. Also, the retirement gratuity amount has also been increased from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. Our government is not limited to only solving problems, but our effort is to create a secretariat where the functioning is digital, transparent and efficient and public interest is kept paramount in every decision. We have made the functioning of the Secretariat more effective and responsive through e-governance. We are using the File Moving Management System to streamline and track file movement, which is eliminating unnecessary delays in work and making the functioning efficient.
The process of digital service book is also progressing at a fast pace
The process of digital service book of employees is also progressing at a fast pace, along with this, concrete steps are also being taken towards making the office paperless. Through all these efforts, on the one hand, we are trying to reduce the burden of secretariat employees through technical means, while on the other hand, we are trying to make their efficiency more comfortable, simple and efficient.