Delhi — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the Uttarakhand State Foundation Day celebrations in Dehradun today. On this occasion, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with several other distinguished dignitaries, was also present.
Key Policy Measures & Institutional Roadmap
On this occasion, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that today is a day to remember and express gratitude to our revered late leader, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. For many years, the people of this region had been struggling for the creation of a separate state of Uttarakhand, but governments led by opposition parties did not allow the state to be formed. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee fulfilled this long-standing demand by establishing Uttarakhand on 9 November 2000.
Detailing the operational roadmap, shri Amit Shah said that while Atal Bihari Vajpayee created Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has worked towards transforming and developing the state. A developed Uttarakhand is the first milestone in the journey towards a developed India. He said that our government has decided to celebrate Uttarakhand State Foundation Day as an occasion of pride, achievement and resolve. We take pride in the divine land of Uttarakhand and in the decision taken by our revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee to establish the state. We are equally proud of the progress being made towards building a developed Uttarakhand under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami. He further said that we resolve to make Devbhoomi Uttarakhand the first developed state in the journey towards a developed India by 2047.
Union Home Minister said that today is the day to take a pledge to fulfil the dreams of the people and youth of Devbhoomi who have made supreme sacrifices in the service and protection of Bharat Mata. We must resolve to preserve our cultural heritage and the environment of Uttarakhand while transforming the state into a developed state. We must also resolve to inspire the younger generation to follow the path of patriotism and valour.
Delivery Milestones & Performance Indicators
Comprehensive program documentation and official disclosures outline key operational figures and quantitative benchmarks:
- Key Indicator: Established target milestone of ₹1,508 crore under the active deployment framework.
- Key Indicator: Established target milestone of ₹3.56 lakh under the active deployment framework.
- Key Indicator: Established target milestone of ₹1 lakh under the active deployment framework.
- Key Indicator: Established target milestone of 3 lakh under the active deployment framework.
- Key Indicator: Established target milestone of ₹10 lakh under the active deployment framework.
Leadership Statements & Administrative Directives
In official remarks concerning the development, Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the imperative of rigorous milestone tracking, cross-agency alignment, and steadfast adherence to established operational timelines.
Policy Implementation & Stakeholder Alignment
Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Centre and Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami in Uttarakhand, efforts are being made for the development of the state. Our government has ensured that the development of Uttarakhand continues uninterrupted for the past 10 years. He said that today, in this relatively small state, the foundation stone laying and inauguration of a total of 63 development projects worth ₹1,508 crore have taken place. He further noted that today, 15 individuals will be conferred with the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman, six individuals will receive the State Bravery Award, and two individuals will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. These honours symbolise that our government takes pride in recognising and felicitating those who have made significant contributions towards making Uttarakhand a great state.
In terms of implementation context, union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that Uttarakhand’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown by 50% since 2022. While GSDP is an indicator of the growth of a state’s economy, the prosperity of its citizens must also grow alongside the state’s development. Our government has worked towards increasing the per capita income in Uttarakhand by 40%. He said that the Global Investment Summit attracted investments worth ₹3.56 lakh crore to Uttarakhand. Of this, industrial projects worth ₹1 lakh crore have already been grounded and have commenced operations. Despite the limited time, the relatively small size of the state and several challenges associated with industrial development, Dhami government has successfully translated investments worth ₹1 lakh crore into projects on the ground.
Shri Amit Shah said that Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to have implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on the ground. He noted that following its implementation, no one in Uttarakhand can now have multiple marriages, and no woman can be subjected to the indignity of triple talaq. He further said that, following Uttarakhand’s example, 15 states across the country have now moved forward in the direction of implementing the UCC. Our government will implement the UCC in all the states governed by our party. He said that Uttarakhand has introduced such a stringent anti-cheating law that courts will now be able to punish those who cheat in examinations, facilitate cheating, or are involved in paper leaks without delay. He added that 35,000 people have been provided government jobs without any recommendations or favouritism. He also said that Uttarakhand has implemented an anti-conversion law, which has made religious conversions impossible in the state.
Subsequent Phases & Implementation Horizon
Administrative bodies and departmental task forces will maintain active oversight across designated implementation cycles, ensuring scheduled deliverables translate into tangible public outcomes.
