Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Uttarakhand’s social and economic progress, highlighting achievements in drinking water, healthcare, education, infrastructure, women’s empowerment and sports in a message sent on the state’s foundation day.
The Prime Minister said more than 98 percent of rural families in Uttarakhand now receive tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission. He described the coverage as an important achievement for the state’s villages.
Healthcare and education expansion
Modi referred to the operation of new medical colleges in Haridwar, Pithoragarh, Rudrapur and Almora. He also noted efforts to strengthen medical facilities across Uttarakhand.
In education, he praised the Central Sanskrit University campus at Devprayag, new Kendriya Vidyalayas and PM SHRI schools. He also described Uttarakhand’s achievement in meeting the goal of full literacy as significant.
The references point to a development agenda that combines basic services with expanded access to higher-quality education and healthcare. The message did not provide separate figures for the number of institutions or facilities involved.
Women, farmers and major projects
The Prime Minister said schemes including Ujjwala Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Lakhpati Didi had made life easier for rural women and helped them become economically self-reliant.
He also highlighted financial assistance provided to farmers through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, describing it as important for strengthening the rural economy.
In the water and energy sectors, Modi mentioned the Tehri Pumped Storage Plant, which has a capacity of 1,000 megawatts and an estimated cost of approximately ₹8 thousand crore. He also referred to ongoing work on the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project, Jamrani Dam Project and Saung Dam Drinking Water Scheme.
Laws, veterans and sports
Modi described the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand as an example for the country. He also praised measures including the strict anti-copying law, the conversion law and greater transparency in the land law.
The Prime Minister said the interests of ex-servicemen had been given priority through one Rank one Pension. He also called the successful hosting of the National Games and the state’s athletes winning more than 100 national-level medals a matter of pride for Uttarakhand.
He linked the high-altitude ultra-run marathons held in the state’s high Himalayan areas with Uttarakhand’s emerging identity in adventure sports.
Culture and the state’s next goal
The message highlighted Uttarakhand’s folk culture, folk songs, traditional festivals and cuisine. Modi specifically mentioned the Nanda Devi Mela, Uttarayani Mela, Jageshwar Mela, Igas-Bagwal, Chholiya dance and Phooldei.
He also named local foods and products including mandua roti, jhangore ki kheer, bal mithai and singori as distinctive parts of Uttarakhand’s identity. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that joint efforts by the central and state governments would help Uttarakhand set new development benchmarks.
He said the shared resolve was to connect every village, family and young person in Uttarakhand with development opportunities and move towards “Developed Uttarakhand to Developed India”.
Chief minister responds
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Modi for the foundation-day greetings and for appreciating Uttarakhand’s development journey. Dhami said the Prime Minister’s attachment to the state had remained a source of inspiration for its people.
The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister’s guidance and the central government’s continued support were creating new development possibilities. He added that Modi’s confidence and expectations had strengthened the state government’s resolve.
Dhami said his government was working to place Uttarakhand among India’s leading states in line with the Prime Minister’s vision. He said the state aimed to ensure that development reached the last person in society and connected every village, youth, farmer, woman and border area with the mainstream of growth.
He also said Uttarakhand was pursuing new opportunities in development, employment, tourism and investment while protecting its cultural heritage and natural resources. The state government, he added, would continue working to contribute to the goal of “Developed Uttarakhand to Developed India”.
Conclusion
The message placed Uttarakhand’s development priorities across basic services, infrastructure, livelihoods, culture and inclusion. The state government has reaffirmed that its next focus is to extend these opportunities to villages, young people, farmers, women and border areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi praise in Uttarakhand?
He praised the state’s progress in social and economic development, including water supply, healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, infrastructure, sports and cultural promotion.
Q. How many rural families were reported to have tap water?
More than 98 percent of rural families were reported to receive tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Q. Where were new medical colleges mentioned?
The message referred to new medical colleges in Haridwar, Pithoragarh, Rudrapur and Almora.
Q. What is the capacity of the Tehri Pumped Storage Plant?
The plant has a capacity of 1,000 megawatts and an estimated cost of approximately ₹8 thousand crore.
Q. Which schemes were linked to women’s empowerment?
The schemes mentioned were Ujjwala Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Lakhpati Didi.
Q. What sports achievement did Modi highlight?
He referred to the successful hosting of the National Games and Uttarakhand athletes winning more than 100 national-level medals.
Q. Which cultural features of Uttarakhand were mentioned?
The message mentioned festivals, folk traditions, Chholiya dance, Phooldei and foods such as mandua roti, jhangore ki kheer, bal mithai and singori.
Q. What did Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami say?
Dhami thanked the Prime Minister and said the state government was committed to inclusive development and to placing Uttarakhand among India’s leading states.
