more-inThe Congress on Sunday released its manifesto for Uttarakhand which focusses on stopping migration from the hills, disaster management, infrastructure development and economic empowerment of women. Congress in-charge of the State Ambika Soni, Pradesh Congress Committee president Kishore Upadhyay and Kumari Selja were present. The manifesto has set a target to make at least 30 per cent of unirrigated land partially or fully irrigated over the next five years. The disaster management mechanism will be strengthened by appointing five “aapda [disaster] mitras” in every village. The manifesto promises creation of new districts, development of infrastructure, boosting connectivity and building a modern Uttarakhand.

Source: The Hindu February 05, 2017 18:11 UTC