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NATION | Uttarakhand @25

‘Devbhoomi Uttarakhand’

Heartbeat of India’s Spiritual Life

In the 25 years since its inception, Uttarakhand has expanded beyond its

mountainous boundaries, expanding its rich spiritual and cultural heritage to
include infrastructure, education, tourism, agriculture, skill development, and
business. That’s why, at Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi said that if the state decides to, it can be established as the
“Spiritual Capital of the World” in the coming years...

ovember 9 marks fulfillment of demand for worth of projects are currently underway in the state.
statehood by the central government led by The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project is progress-
NAtal Bihari Vajpayee 25 years ago after a long ing, and the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is nearly
and dedicated struggle in Uttarakhand. Those who complete. He noted that the foundation stones have
fought for the creation of this state will be delighted been laid for the Gaurikund-Kedarnath and Govin-
to see the heights Uttarakhand has reached today. dghat-Hemkund Sahib ropeways. These projects are
Expressing satisfaction with the commitment of the accelerating development in Uttarakhand.
central and state governments to elevate the state’s
potential to new heights, Prime Minister Narendra DEVELOPMENT HAS ACCELERATED IN
Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for LAST 25 YEARS…
various development projects worth over ₹8,140 crore Sharing his deep emotional bond with the state and its
at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Uttarakhand’s people and recalling his own spiritual journeys to the
establishment (November 9). region, Prime Minister Modi said that the struggles,
PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation hard work, and determination of his brothers and
stone for several projects related to education, health, sisters living in the mountains have always inspired
tourism, and sports, which will accelerate the state’s him. Recalling that 25 years ago, when Uttarakhand
development journey. These projects will also create was newly formed, the challenges were immense,
new employment opportunities. The Jamarani and PM Modi said that resources were limited, the state
Song Dam projects will play a crucial role in address- budget was small, sources of income were scarce, and
ing the drinking water problem in Dehradun and most needs were met through central assistance. The
Haldwani. PM Modi stated that over ₹2 lakh crore Prime Minister noted that 25 years ago, Uttarakhand’s

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