Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit on Dec 8
Dehradun is gearing up for the "Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023," scheduled for December 8th and9th, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event at the Forest Research Institute.
The summit, themed "Peace to Prosperity," aims to position Uttarakhand as a prime investment destination, attracting over a thousand investors and delegates from around the world.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the completion of all preparations for the summit, with the state government setting an initial investment target of Rs 2.5 lakh crore, which has been successfully achieved. The government is engaging with industrial groups, working towards the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to further boost investments.
To promote the summit, the Uttarakhand government organized four international and five domestic road shows in cities like London, Birmingham, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. Notably, the Dhami government has already secured investment agreements during road shows in Delhi, Britain, UAE, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, totaling billions of rupees.
Ahead of the summit, Prime Minister Modi is expected to launch projects worth Rs 44,000 crore, covering sectors such as manufacturing, tourism infrastructure, AYUSH wellness, pharma, food processing, real estate-infra, pumped storage, green and renewable energy, and the automobile industry. This large-scale project grounding on the inaugural day is set to significantly boost Uttarakhand's economic momentum.
The summit's inaugural session will feature key speakers, including three Union Ministers of the Government of India, seven Cabinet Ministers of the State Government, former Chief Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and several other dignitaries. Additionally, eight prominent industrialists from across the country will share their insights during the session.
Noteworthy guests expected to attend include 15 HE Ambassadors/Heads of Mission from Spain, Slovenia, Nepal, Cuba, Greece, Austria, Japan, Saudi Arabia, among others, along with various industrialists. The state government is aiming for 100 percent grounding this year, a step towards achieving the targeted economic growth.
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End of an era: Cricket fraternity hails Virat Kohli
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New Delhi: The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.
The 36-year-old Kohli quit Test cricket after scoring 9230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85. He will only play in ODIs now, having already retired from T20 Internationals last year.
"An era ends in Test cricket but the legacy will continue FOREVER!@imVkohli, the former Team India Captain retires from Test cricket," the BCCI said in a post on 'X'.
"His contributions to #TeamIndia will forever be cherished!"
The ICC hailed Kohli as one of India's Test greats.
"One of India's Test greats calls time in the longest format. Whites off, crown intact. Virat Kohli bids goodbye to Test cricket, leaving behind an unmatched legacy," the ICC said.
Kohli's IPL team said it will miss their star player and former captain from the Test arena.
"The walk, Those shots, Those expressions, Those celebrations. We’ll miss them all. We’ll miss them all.
"The curtain falls on a monumental Test Era. But his legacy lives on, etched in time and carved in pride. Thank you, Virat Kohli, for the fire, the bravery, and the unmatched passion. You didn’t just play this format, you elevated it."
His former team-mate Ajinkya Rahane wrote, "It's been a special journey sharing the field with you, @virat.kohli. So many great memories and partnerships together. Congratulations on an amazing Test career!"
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan described Kohli as "a true torchbearer of modern Indian Test cricket".
"Congratulations on a phenomenal Test career, Virat Kohli. As captain, you didn’t just win matches—you changed mindsets. You made fitness, aggression, and pride in whites the new standard."
IPL franchise Delhi Capitals said "We weren’t ready for this."
