Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said people from the state living across India and in different parts of the world can contribute to Uttarakhand’s development. He was speaking at the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan-2026 in Dehradun.
The remarks were shared in a video circulating on social media. Dhami said the state organises a full-day conference for Uttarakhand residents living outside the state and welcomed those who had arrived from different parts of the country.
Focus on the Uttarakhand diaspora
Dhami said the gathering brings together people connected to Uttarakhand, regardless of whether they currently live in another part of India or overseas. He said the participants were welcomed and honoured at the event.
“The number of people from Uttarakhand living outside the state is nearly equal to the number of those living within it,” Dhami said.
The chief minister presented this large community outside Uttarakhand as a potential partner in the state’s future development. His comments placed the conference’s focus on maintaining ties with the Uttarakhandi population beyond the state’s borders.
Dhami highlights reverse migration
Dhami also referred to the return of residents to their village homes. He said a substantial number of people had been coming back to Uttarakhand over the past few years, a trend commonly described as reverse migration.
According to Dhami, the returning residents and the wider Uttarakhand diaspora can now join efforts to support the state’s development. The statement did not provide a separate figure for the number of people who have returned or specify individual projects linked to the conference.
The available remarks also did not outline new government measures, funding commitments or timelines. The confirmed message was that the state wants people living outside Uttarakhand, along with those returning to village homes, to participate in its development process.
Conclusion
Dhami used the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan-2026 to underline the role of Uttarakhand residents living elsewhere and those returning to their villages in the state’s development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan-2026 held?
The event was held in Dehradun.
Q. Who addressed the gathering?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the gathering.
Q. What did Dhami say about Uttarakhand residents living outside the state?
He said their number is nearly equal to the number of people living within Uttarakhand.
Q. What is reverse migration in the context of Dhami’s remarks?
Dhami used the term for the trend of people returning to their village homes in Uttarakhand.
Q. What role did Dhami see for the diaspora and returning residents?
He said they would join efforts to contribute to Uttarakhand’s development.
