Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand participated in a structured dialogue programme with intellectuals and opinion-makers in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar on Sunday, 14 June 2026, where experts from fields including education, medicine, tourism, agriculture, literature, industry and spirituality shared ideas and suggestions for the state's development.

Context

The Prabhuddhjan Samvad (intellectual dialogue) brought together domain experts who presented their views on key sectors. CM Dhami told participants that Uttarakhand is not merely a land of temples — 'devbhoomi' — but 'a land of knowledge, consciousness and cultural heritage.' He described the educated and enlightened section of society as 'the most important force that gives direction to the nation and shapes the future of coming generations,' calling intellectuals the 'opinion makers' whose suggestions 'can become the strong foundation of the state's development.'

Earlier in the day, CM Dhami also attended the Mukhya Sevak Jan Samvad programme at a private resort in Bandiya, where he was welcomed with garlands and tilak. He addressed party office-bearers and workers, asserting that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has achieved historic milestones in development, infrastructure, economy, science and technology, and is establishing itself as a powerful nation on the global stage.

Policy Backdrop

CM Dhami invoked the national governance mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas' — 'Together with all, development for all, trust of all, effort of all' — framing it as the guiding principle behind India's march toward Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He cited several decisions taken under PM Modi's leadership as expressions of the new India's resolve: the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya following the 2019 Supreme Court verdict and its consecration in 2024, the criminalisation of triple talaq through legislation in 2019, and the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act in December 2019.

The Uttarakhand government, he said, is working continuously under PM Modi's guidance to ensure the state's comprehensive development, good governance and cultural identity — operating under the motto of 'vikalp rahit sankalp', meaning 'resolve without alternatives,' aimed at making Uttarakhand a leading state in the country.

Stakeholders and Impact

CM Dhami made a direct appeal to the intellectual community to actively participate in Uttarakhand's development by contributing their experience, knowledge and suggestions. He emphasised that 'development of the state is not done by governments alone — the thinking of society, participation of citizens and collective effort take it to new heights,' and committed that the government will use positive suggestions from every section of society to make policies more effective.

At the Jan Samvad meeting, CM Dhami also highlighted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for electoral rolls, stressing that a 'clean and transparent voter list is essential to strengthen democracy.' He urged party workers to go door-to-door, raise public awareness, ensure eligible voters are enrolled, and help correct errors in the rolls so that 'no eligible voter is deprived of the right to vote.' Senior officials present included District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria, SSP Ajay Ganapati and ADM Kaustubh Mishra, alongside elected representatives and party functionaries.

What's Next

The SIR voter roll revision exercise is ongoing, and CM Dhami's call to BJP workers to participate actively signals that the drive will intensify in the coming weeks ahead of the next electoral cycle. Progress on Uttarakhand's sector-specific policy roadmap — covering tourism, agriculture, industry and education — will be a key indicator of whether the state can translate the intellectual dialogue's suggestions into actionable governance outcomes.