New Delhi (NVI): President Ram Nath Kovind today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects on the second day of his four-day visit to Diu in the Union Territory of Daman, Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The development projects include – first academic session of IIIT Vadodara-International Campus Diu; and Kamleshwar School, Ghoghla.
Furthermore, he laid foundation stone for – construction of a school at Saudwadi; improvement of 1.3 kilometers heritage walk-way on Diu City Wall; conservation and facade restoration of heritage precincts (Zampa and market precinct); upgradation of fruits and vegetable market at Fort Road; and development of integrated municipal solid waste management system for entire urban and rural areas of Diu district.
Speaking on the occasion, the President praised the people and administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for their efforts in building and maintaining the civic amenities in this Union Territory.
He noted that due to their efforts, this Union Territory has received about 40 awards and honours in the field of social development from various Ministries of the Government of India in the past 4 years.
He also praised the efforts for preservation and beautification of historical and cultural heritage sites in Diu.
In addition to this, The President was happy to note that the campaign for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Vocal for Local’ is moving ahead rapidly in this UT.
“The environment friendly food stalls established under these initiatives for the sale of local products will not only provide employment to the locals but also provide native taste to tourists,” the president noted.
The President said that this Union Territory has played a leading role in implementing the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. It is a matter of pride that all the three districts of this Union Territory have been declared ‘Open Defecation Free’.
Due to the vibrant participation of the people and the tireless efforts of the administration, Daman and Diu got the first place in the ‘Swachh Survekshan’ of 2019, he added.
-CHK
