Excelsior Correspondent
DEHRADUN, Nov 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the main function of Uttarakhand State Foundation Day, marking the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
During the celebration, PM inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth Rs 8,260 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi appreciated Uttarakhand’s achievements over the past 25 years and encouraged everyone to move forward with a roadmap for the next 25 years.
He said, “November 9 is the result of the long struggle and perseverance of the people of Uttarakhand. This day fills every Uttarakhand resident with a sense of pride.”
PM Modi said, “25 years ago, when the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government at the Centre created the state of Uttarakhand amid great hopes and aspirations, those dreams are now being fulfilled. During my spiritual journeys here, Uttarakhand gave me a true understanding of the state’s potential. This decade would belong to Uttarakhand and now this belief has become even stronger that this is indeed the era of Uttarakhand’s rise.”
He said, “25 years ago, when Uttarakhand was newly formed, there were many challenges. The state had limited resources, a small budget and few sources of income. Most of its needs were met through central assistance. But today, the picture has completely changed. Earlier, Uttarakhand’s budget was only Rs 4,000 crore, which has now crossed Rs 1 lakh crore. In these 25 years, the state’s power generation has quadrupled and the total length of roads has doubled. At the time of state formation, only about 4,000 passengers used air services in six months, whereas today, over 4,000 passengers travel by air in a single day.”
The PM praised the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, saying that the state government’s serious implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has set an example for other states.
“Likewise, the enactment of laws against forced religious conversions and for riot control reflects the government’s bold, nation-first approach,” he said.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister once again extended his best wishes to the people of Uttarakhand.
He said that as the state celebrates its Silver Jubilee, it will continue to rise to new heights of development with pride.
The PM urged the people to envision where Uttarakhand should stand when India celebrates 100 years of independence and to start walking that path without delay.
He assured that the Government of India will always stand firmly with the Government of Uttarakhand on this journey.
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