Suryaa National Desk: Uttarakhand celebrated its 26th State Foundation Day with official ceremonies. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings to the public and highlighted the state's progress over the last 26 years, noting its position in the NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) index.
During the event, Chief Minister Dhami announced salary increases for guest teachers, Anganwadi workers, assistants, and ASHA workers. Under the Lakhpati Didi scheme, two new financial incentives were introduced to support women’s self-employment and business expansion.
The Chief Minister also announced additional financial assistance for victims of wildlife attacks to cover expensive medical treatments, such as plastic surgery. Furthermore, modern digital libraries and reading rooms are to be established in every district headquarters. A waiver on surcharges for late electricity bill payments was announced for small farmers and consumers.
The event included the honoring of statehood activists and prominent figures. The 'Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman' was announced for late folk singers Gopal Babu Goswami and Chandra Singh Rahi for their contributions to preserving the state's cultural heritage.
