PM Modi Extends Uttarakhand Foundation Day Greetings; Hails State’s Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state’s Foundation Day, praising its spiritual heritage, natural beauty and development across various sectors.

In his message, PM Modi described Uttarakhand as a divine land blessed with spiritual consciousness, picturesque mountains, sacred rivers and the holy Char Dham.

“My heartfelt wishes to all the residents of the state on Uttarakhand Foundation Day,” he said.

उत्तराखंड स्थापना दिवस के अवसर पर राज्य के सभी निवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

हमारी यह देवभूमि आध्यात्मिक चेतना और अद्भुत प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य से समृद्ध है। मनोरम पर्वतीय परिदृश्यों, पवित्र नदियों और पावन चारधाम के साथ-साथ यह प्रदेश अपनी गौरवशाली सांस्कृतिक विरासत के लिए भी विशिष्ट पहचान रखता है।

राज्य के परिश्रमी, प्रतिभाशाली और प्रगतिशील लोगों की सक्रिय भागीदारी से उत्तराखंड आज हर क्षेत्र में विकास की नई ऊंचाइयों को छू रहा है। मुझे विश्वास है कि प्रकृति एवं संस्कृति प्रेमियों का यह प्रदेश प्रगति के पथ पर निरंतर तेज गति से आगे बढ़ता रहेगा।

यह विशेष अवसर राज्य के सभी लोगों के जीवन में सुख, शांति एवं समृद्धि लेकर आए।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2026

Highlighting the state’s cultural identity, the Prime Minister said its natural beauty, mountain landscapes and religious significance reflected its rich heritage.

He also praised the contribution of Uttarakhand’s people, saying their hard work, talent and progressive outlook had helped the state reach new heights of development in every field.

Expressing confidence in its future, PM Modi said Uttarakhand would continue to make rapid progress. He also wished happiness, peace and prosperity for its residents.

Uttarakhand celebrates its Foundation Day every year on November 9 to mark its formation in 2000. Formerly part of Uttar Pradesh, it became India’s 27th state following a long-standing demand for a separate state. Dehradun serves as its capital.

Popularly known as ‘Devbhoomi’ (Land of the Gods), Uttarakhand is renowned for its Himalayan landscapes, sacred rivers and religious heritage. The state is home to four prominent pilgrimage destinations — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — collectively known as the Char Dham.

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