Governor arrives in Nainital for summer visit

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, May 25

Governor Dr KK Paul today arrived at Raj Bhawan, Nainital, for his summer visit.

District Magistrate Deepak Rawat welcomed the Governor at the Kailakhan helipad. On arriving at Raj Bhawan, Paul was given a guard of honour. After this, Municipal board chairman Shyam Narayan, Commissioner (Kumaon) AS Nyal, DIG PS Sailal and VC HS Dhami welcomed the Governor.

Arun Dhaundiyal, OSD and secretary to the Governor, ADCs Dr YS Rawat and Major Anuj Rathore, MD (KMVN) Dhiraj Garbyal, CMO Dr LM Upreti, Chief Engineer (PWD) BC Binwal, Executive Engineer DS Nabial, general manager TS Martolia, SP Yashwant Singh and Kamal Joshi of the Horticulture Department were also present.

The Governor held a meeting with the DIG and the DM to seek information about the development and the law and order situation. During his summer stay in Kumaon, Paul will inaugurate the 14th Governor’s Golf Cup Tournament at the Raj Bhawan Golf Course on May 27.

Discusses water treatment project

Governor KK Paul discussed the project of treating Nihal nullah water to check soil erosion as it touches one corner of the golf course of Raj Bhawan in Nainital today. Paul, at a meeting with the officials concerned, also discussed the conservation of the heritage building of Nainital Raj Bhawan and the work being done to install solar panels.

Officials informed the Governor that the plan for treating the drain water was ready and the work would begin soon using modern techniques like rock bolting.

The Governor said the work to treat the nullah water should be done under the supervision of the THDC. The administration had approved Rs 1.9 crore for the work. The THDC had been given the responsibility considering its expertise in such works.

Discussing the solarisation of Raj Bhawan, the Governor said 16 kw of solar energy was being produced at Raj Bhawan in Dehradun. Efforts would be made to touch the 25 kw mark in two or three months, he said. “Similarly, work on solarisation should begin at Nainital Raj Bhawan,” he said, adding that the project should not affect the beauty and original structure of the historic Raj Bhawan.

Paul also reviewed the conservation work of Raj Bhawan and gave important directions to those who had been carrying out the work.

Present on the occasion were OSD and Secretary to the Governor Arun Dhaundiyal, PWD Chief Engineer, Superintendent Engineer and other officials.