We are working to bring total transparency in governance besides cleansing the system of corruption," he said. He said the state government is creating a system where no one gets an opportunity to indulge in corruption. He also spoke about making the state free from the clutches of corruption, alcoholism, drugs and filth besides expanding the green cover through tree plantation and water conservation. Earlier Rawat unfurled the national flag at his official residence and the state BJP office. Uttarakhand Governor K K Paul also unfurled the tricolour at the Raj Bhawan and appealed to the people, especially youth, to contribute towards nation building.

Source: India Today August 15, 2017 06:22 UTC