On the directions of chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, folk drummer Dhum Lal of Urgam village in Chamoli district has been admitted to AIIMS in Rishikesh for treatment. The CM has also directed that the cost of Lal’s treatment will be borne out of the chief minister’s relief fund.
It is pertinent to mention here that Lal is a popular drummer who performs in traditional Mukhauta presentations and the Nanda Devi Raj Jat. On learning about his ill health from the social media, the chief minister acted swiftly and directed that he be admitted to AIIMS in Rishikesh for treatment. In addition to directing officials to pay the cost of his treatment from the CM relief fund, Rawat also directed the Culture director to ensure that pension provided to Lal as a folk musician is also released without delay.
Wednesday, 09 September 2020 | PNS | Dehradun
