Will PM Modi Kick Off Rs 8,260 Crore Projects During Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Modi's visit marks Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee.
- The government will unveil projects worth over Rs 8,260 crore.
- Key sectors impacted include education, energy, and urban development.
- Public enthusiasm is high for the Prime Minister's visit.
- A campaign against land encroachments has reclaimed significant acreage.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dehradun on Sunday to partake in the Silver Jubilee festivities of Uttarakhand and to inaugurate and lay the foundation for numerous development projects valued at over Rs 8,260 crore, according to an official announcement.
During this event, the Prime Minister will also unveil a commemorative postage stamp and address the attendees.
The projects that PM Modi will inaugurate pertain to vital sectors including drinking water, irrigation, technical education, energy, urban development, sports, and skill development, the official elaborated.
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami provided insights into the preparations for the significant occasion, stating, "We are commemorating the 25th anniversary of our state, Uttarakhand. Today, we pay homage to the sacrifices and commitment of those activists who dedicated their lives to realize the dream of a separate Uttarakhand."
He added that the residents of the state are enthusiastic about welcoming PM Modi. "The public is filled with excitement to greet him, as many development initiatives have been carried out in the state under his vision," he mentioned.
CM Dhami also emphasized that the BJP government has initiated a comprehensive campaign against encroachments throughout the state.
"To date, over 9,000 acres of land have been reclaimed from encroachments. This is not just an administrative move, but a step to restore the dignity and discipline of Devbhoomi," he remarked.
Uttarakhand was established on November 9, 2000, as the 27th state of India, having been carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. Initially named Uttaranchal, it was officially renamed Uttarakhand in 2007.
The decision to form the new hill state arose from decades of persistent activism and protests by the hill communities, who felt overlooked by the government in Lucknow and sought a separate state to maintain their unique cultural identity and address specific developmental challenges posed by the mountainous landscape.