CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Releases Book ‘Khaki Mein Sthitapragya’ by Anil Raturi in Dehradun
On Saturday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released a book titled ‘Khaki Mein Sthitapragya’ at the IRDT auditorium in Dehradun. The book is written by Anil Raturi, the former Director General of Police of Uttarakhand, and is based on his experiences as an IPS officer.
About the Book
Anil Raturi’s book shares his memoirs, experiences, and challenges faced during his service period. Chief Minister Dhami praised the book for presenting these stories in an interesting way and highlighted the concept of ‘Sthitapragya,’ which means being the same in both success and failure.
Chief Minister’s Remarks
Chief Minister Dhami emphasized that the book will help new officers make decisions and maintain a calm mind while working. He also noted that Anil Raturi and his wife have made a significant impact in Uttarakhand and across the country through their dedicated public service.
Author’s Perspective
Anil Raturi explained that his book aims to guide new officers on how to face challenges with patience and strong will. He stressed the importance of using police powers responsibly for human welfare.
Other Notable Remarks
Vice Chancellor of Doon University, Prof. Surekha Dangwal, praised Anil Raturi for breaking the myth that one cannot be a ‘Sthitapragya’ while wearing a uniform. She noted the influence of T.S. Eliot in Raturi’s writing style.
Event Highlights
The event also featured a song by Chief Secretary Radha Raturi and was attended by DGP Abhinav Kumar, former Chief Secretary N Ravishankar, and other notable figures from the government, police, and literary fields.
Doubts Revealed
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. He is the head of the government in a state in India.
Pushkar Singh Dhami -: Pushkar Singh Dhami is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, a state in India.
Khaki Mein Sthitapragya -: ‘Khaki Mein Sthitapragya’ is the title of the book. ‘Khaki’ refers to the police uniform, and ‘Sthitapragya’ means a person with a steady mind.
Anil Raturi -: Anil Raturi is a former DGP (Director General of Police) of Uttarakhand and the author of the book.
Dehradun -: Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand, a state in northern India.
DGP -: DGP stands for Director General of Police, the highest-ranking police officer in a state.
IPS officer -: IPS stands for Indian Police Service. An IPS officer is a senior police officer in India.
Abhinav Kumar -: Abhinav Kumar is the current DGP of Uttarakhand.
Vice Chancellor -: A Vice Chancellor is the head of a university.
Doon University -: Doon University is a university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Prof. Surekha Dangwal -: Prof. Surekha Dangwal is the Vice Chancellor of Doon University.
