27 October, 2024;Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently inaugurated a towering 66-feet-high national flag at Survey Chowk in Dehradun as part of the Dehradun Smart City Project. The installation of this grand flag aims to enhance the city’s aesthetics, promote a sense of patriotism among residents, and highlight the significance of national pride in public spaces.
The event attracted enthusiastic participation from local residents and government officials alike, all eager to witness the flag’s unfurling against the backdrop of the picturesque landscape of Dehradun. The new landmark not only represents national unity but also marks a milestone in the city’s transformation under the Smart City initiative. The Dehradun Smart City Project, a significant urban development initiative in Uttarakhand, focuses on infrastructural enhancements, improved civic amenities, and sustainable urban planning to provide a better quality of life for Dehradun’s residents.
During the ceremony, CM Dhami emphasized the importance of the national flag as a symbol of unity and respect, underscoring its role in inspiring patriotism and devotion to the nation. He commended the Dehradun Smart City Project for fostering such values through thoughtful urban projects and stressed the state government’s commitment to making Dehradun a model city that balances modernity with heritage.
The 66-feet flag at Survey Chowk is expected to become a significant landmark, drawing attention to Dehradun’s commitment to progress and pride in its national identity. Through such initiatives, the state government continues to move closer to its goal of transforming Dehradun into a sustainable, smart city that stands as a beacon of both tradition and innovation.
