Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a virtual interaction with children across the state in a session titled ‘Dil Ki Baat Dhami Uncle Ke Saath’. The programme connected students from remote villages and cities through technology.
Dhami said 8,00,000 students participated in the session. The interaction gave children from different parts of Uttarakhand an opportunity to join a common conversation with the chief minister.
Focus on students across Uttarakhand
Speaking during the programme, Dhami said technology had made it possible to reach students in “remote, far-flung villages” as well as those living in various cities.
“I have been informed that 8,00,000 students are participating in this session. This brings me great joy,” he said.
The participation figure was presented as a measure of the programme’s reach across the state. The available details do not identify the schools, districts or individual students who took part.
Essay competition draws 2,50,000 participants
Dhami also referred to an essay competition organised under the theme ‘Mere sapno ka Uttarakhand kaisa hoga?’, translated as ‘What will the Uttarakhand of my dreams look like?’
He said more than 2,50,000 students from Uttarakhand participated in the competition. According to Dhami, the submissions contained ideas, thoughtful perspectives and a clear vision for the state.
The chief minister said he was impressed by the students’ contributions. He added that their participation had strengthened his confidence in Uttarakhand’s future.
The remarks placed student ideas at the centre of the virtual programme rather than limiting the session to a formal address. However, no specific essay proposals or details about how the submitted ideas will be used were provided.
Why the interaction matters
For students, the session demonstrated how a technology-based programme can connect participants across Uttarakhand’s varied geography. It also brought attention to their views on the state’s future through the essay competition.
The participation figures cited by Dhami indicate the scale of the outreach. The interaction involved students from both distant rural areas and urban locations, according to his remarks.
No further details were provided about the programme’s schedule, the officials involved in organising it or any follow-up process for the students’ suggestions.
Conclusion
Dhami’s virtual interaction brought together students from across Uttarakhand, with 8,00,000 participants cited for the session and more than 2,50,000 students reported to have joined the essay competition. The next step for the submitted ideas was not specified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What was the name of the virtual interaction?
It was titled ‘Dil Ki Baat Dhami Uncle Ke Saath’.
Q. Who held the interaction?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held the virtual interaction.
Q. How many students participated in the session?
Dhami said 8,00,000 students participated.
Q. Which students were connected through the programme?
The session connected students from remote, far-flung villages and various cities across Uttarakhand.
Q. What was the essay competition’s theme?
The theme was ‘Mere sapno ka Uttarakhand kaisa hoga?’, meaning ‘What will the Uttarakhand of my dreams look like?’
Q. How many students took part in the essay competition?
Dhami said more than 2,50,000 students participated.
Q. What did Dhami say about the students’ submissions?
He said the students shared excellent ideas, thoughtful perspectives and a clear vision for Uttarakhand.
Q. Was a follow-up plan for the essay ideas announced?
No follow-up plan for using the students’ ideas was provided in the available details.
