Dehradun: Today marks 25 years since the establishment of the state of Uttarakhand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the main event held at FRI. He released a commemorative postage stamp and addressed the gathering. He also announced the state’s silver jubilee celebrations with projects worth ₹8,260 crore. He said the state’s development journey has been remarkable. It is the result of the determination of every Uttarakhandi.
Read key points from the speech
- PM Modi began his speech by greeting the public in Garhwali. He said, “My brothers and sisters of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, my greetings to all of you.”
- The PM said in Garhwali, “In 2047, India will join the ranks of developed countries, and my Uttarakhand will be fully prepared for Devbhoomi.”
- Listing the achievements, he said that previously, Uttarakhand’s budget was ₹4,000 crore. Today, it has grown to over one lakh crore rupees.
- Said that Uttarakhand has become an energy state. Electricity production has increased fourfold.
- Improved road connectivity is being done here. The length of roads has doubled.
- Air travel has been promoted in the state. Previously, four thousand passengers used to travel by plane every six months. Now, four thousand passengers travel by plane every day.
- The number of engineering colleges in the state has increased. Previously, there was only one medical college. Today, there are ten medical colleges.
- Vaccine coverage was not even 25%. Today, every village is covered by vaccine coverage.
- Said that Uttarakhand is the heartbeat of spiritual life. Projects related to education, health, tourism, and sports will further the development journey here.
- Today, projects worth more than two lakh rupees are underway in the state, which will prove to be game-changers in providing employment to the youth.
- The PM said that ‘where there is a will, there is a way.’ If we know our goal, we will definitely move forward. Uttarakhand has proven this.
- The demand for Ayurvedic herbs has increased here. Yoga centers, homestays, and a complete package should be built in every Vidhan Sabha.
- Mountain food should be served to tourists. This will delight them and this is what will attract them back.
- A campaign like ‘One District One Fair’ can be launched to promote local fairs and festivals. This will make festivals like Phul Dei and Harela visible on the global map.
- The Dhami government has also done excellent work on issues like demographic change and land encroachment.
- Every possible effort has been made to help the public in the field of disaster management.
