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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described Khatima as “Mini India” after seeing people from several communities participate in a roadshow and Aadi Rangotsav on October 4, 2026. He said the gathering reflected the town’s social diversity and linked the occasion to inclusion efforts since 2014.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined performers at Aadi Rangotsav 2026 in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, dancing during tribal performances and playing the traditional dhol. The programme is linked to the film Hanuman Ansh, with Dhami attending alongside its cast and director.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state is linking tribal welfare with education, healthcare, employment and infrastructure. He also highlighted revised support under the Atal Awas Yojana, housing progress under the Pradhan Mantri JANMAN Awas Yojana and increased funding for tribal education facilities.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju used a festival in Khatima to underline India’s recognition of tribal identities and Uttarakhand’s diverse indigenous communities. He referred to the Tharu, Buxa, Jaunsari, Raji and Bhotia communities, while recalling the creation of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami said public affection and blessings reflected confidence in his government’s policies and development work. In a social media message published on 4 October 2026, he said that trust would strengthen the government’s resolve to pursue development and public service across the state.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the state Cabinet meeting at the NHPC campus in Banbasa on Sunday, the first such meeting in Champawat district. Ministers reviewed border-area development, healthcare, Char Dham travel, traffic management and public-interest measures, while the government announced higher stipends for senior and junior resident doctors.
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The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved 24 proposals at a meeting in Banbasa, Champawat, covering employment, education, employee disclosures, land administration and private university rules. Key decisions included a Rs 200 crore skill development scheme, a Rs 66 crore package for Tarai Development Corporation Ltd and new measures for poultry farming in hill areas.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led a roadshow in Khatima, travelling between Khatima Chowk and TDC Ground. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Jual Oram were also present during the public programme, marking the participation of senior leaders alongside the state chief minister in the local event.
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A tribal participant from Gujarat and another from Uttarakhand have described a festival in Khatima as a meaningful meeting point for communities. Their reflections highlight the event’s role in helping people understand tribal traditions, appreciate regional clothing and reconnect with cultural roots.
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Tribal communities took part in a roadshow in Khatima during Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav 2026. Participants representing diverse tribal groups wore traditional attire and presented the region’s cultural diversity, folk art and heritage, bringing a public celebration of tribal identity to the Uttarakhand town.
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A tribal community member from Sikkim spoke about enjoying Uttarakhand during a visit to Khatima. The visitor described observing different cultures while presenting the traditions of the Magar community through the outfit they were wearing, highlighting the cultural exchange taking place in the town.
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A World Animal Day message has urged people to treat animals and birds with greater sensitivity and support their safety and well-being. It presents care for living beings as both a shared responsibility and a reflection of the cultural principle ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’, while linking wildlife protection with humanity’s common future.
