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Uttarakhand’s Silver
Jubilee celebrations attended and development projects worth over ₹8,000 crore
in Dehradun launched by PM Modi.
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The launched projects
cover several key sectors like water supply, irrigation, power, education,
urban development, sports, and skill enhancement.
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Over ₹62 crore in form of
crop insurance aid was directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 28,000
farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
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A special commemorative
postage stamp marking Uttarakhand’s 25th Foundation Day was unveiled by PM
Modi.
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In his address, PM Modi
said the Uttarakhand has achieved remarkable growth over the past 25 years.
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Before the ceremony, Modi
toured an exhibition, met with representatives from different sectors and
interacted with participants who showcased their work and achievements.
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Uttarakhand was formed on
9 November 2000. It is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, China to
the north, Nepal to the east and Uttar Pradesh to the south.
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Dehradun is state
capital. Gurmit Singh is its current governor. Pushkar Singh Dhami is its
current Chief Minister.
