Uttarakhand’s Progress Celebrated as Prime Minister’s Vision Guides New Decade

Dehradun, November 9 (IANS) – On the anniversary of Uttarakhand’s statehood, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a message that blends affection with a clear development roadmap. The CM reposted the Prime Minister’s letter on X, emphasizing its relevance to the state’s future.

Dhami described Modi’s words as a testament to a deep-rooted bond with Devbhoomi, reflecting not only emotional warmth but also concrete plans for the Himalayas, the Ganga, and the region’s cultural heritage. The Prime Minister’s note praised the spiritual vigor of the people, the sanctity of the mountains, and the purity of the Ganga’s waters.

The CM highlighted that the message also covered practical aspects: the state’s infrastructure upgrades, the strategic potential of its border districts, women’s empowerment initiatives, youth aspirations, agricultural diligence, and the rising economic engine of Uttarakhand. These points, he said, illustrate the central government’s prioritization of the state.

Under Modi’s leadership, Uttarakhand has seen significant strides in road, rail and air connectivity, religious and spiritual tourism, border‑area development, education, health services, and transparent governance. The Prime Minister’s invocation of Baba Kedarnath’s blessings and the prediction that the third decade of the 21st century will be Uttarakhand’s decade were cited as inspirational pillars for the state’s journey.

Uttarakhand Foundation Day, observed on November 9, commemorates the creation of the state on that date in 2000, when the hilly districts of Uttar Pradesh were carved out as India’s 27th state, originally named Uttaranchal and renamed Uttarakhand in 2007.