Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state’s 25th foundation anniversary. He highlighted that the state is advancing across various sectors, including tourism.
Described as Devbhoomi and nestled amidst nature, the hill state is now making remarkable strides in overall development as well as tourism, the prime minister noted.
Pension hike for statehood activists in Uttarakhand
In other news from the state, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a hike in pensions for activists who contributed to the formation of the state.
He also mentioned plans to name important infrastructure projects after those who lost their lives during the movement. The announcement was made at an event held on

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