President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the 25th anniversary of the state’s foundation.
Referring to Uttarakhand as Devbhoomi—the Land of Gods—she lauded its unmatched contribution to India’s ‘glorious spiritual and cultural journey’.
In a message shared on X, President Murmu said, “On this historic occasion of the silver jubilee of the state’s formation, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the heroic Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.”
She further added that over the past 25 years, the hardworking and humble people of the state have achieved ‘new dimensions of modern development’, and she wished them a bright and prosperous future.
राज्य-स्थापना की रजत-जयंती के ऐतिहासिक अवसर पर, वीर-प्रसवा देव-भूमि उत्तराखंड के सभी निवासियों को मैं हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं और बधाई देती हूं। हमारे देश की गौरवशाली आध्यात्मिक-सांस्कृतिक यात्रा में उत्तराखंड के क्षेत्र का योगदान अतुलनीय रहा है। विगत 25 वर्षों के दौरान, राज्य के…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 9, 2025
Uttarakhand’s Journey of 25 Years
Carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became India’s 27th state.
Moreover, since its creation, the state has emerged as a model of balanced growth—preserving its rich heritage while embracing modernity and sustainable progress.
Marking the milestone, several national leaders celebrated Uttarakhand’s achievements and expressed their best wishes for continued progress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his greetings to the people of the state, praising Uttarakhand’s strides in development and tourism.
“On the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Uttarakhand, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all my brothers and sisters of the state. Nestled in the lap of nature, our Devbhoomi is today gaining a new pace of progress in every field, along with tourism,” he wrote on X.
उत्तराखंड की स्थापना की 25वीं वर्षगांठ पर राज्य के मेरे सभी भाई-बहनों को अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। प्रकृति की गोद में बसी हमारी यह देवभूमि आज पर्यटन के साथ-साथ हर क्षेत्र में प्रगति की नई रफ्तार भर रही है। प्रदेश के इस विशेष अवसर पर मैं यहां के विनम्र, कर्मठ और देवतुल्य लोगों की…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2025
He wished the residents happiness, prosperity, and good health, recognising their humility and hard work as the state’s true strength.
Chief Minister Dhami Reflects on Uttarakhand’s Progress
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the day as a ‘silver jubilee of struggle, values, and dedication’.
He also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his visionary leadership that led to Uttarakhand’s creation, saying, “His farsightedness and sensitive leadership gave Devbhoomi a new identity.”
Dhami highlighted the achievements of the double-engine government, noting significant progress in connectivity, infrastructure, tourism, industry, education, health, and women’s empowerment.
He further emphasised that the state’s development model balances environmental conservation with economic growth and positions Uttarakhand among the top-performing states in the Sustainable Development Goals Index.
He also credited initiatives like the Char Dham Yatra, Kanwar Yatra, and temple redevelopment projects for giving Uttarakhand ‘a new identity’ in spiritual tourism.
The Chief Minister added that the state has secured industrial investments worth ₹3.5 lakh crore, with over ₹1 lakh crore already realised.
प्रिय प्रदेशवासियों,
आप सभी को उत्तराखंड राज्य स्थापना दिवस एवं रजत जयंती वर्ष की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ।
25 वर्षों की यह यात्रा केवल विकास की कहानी नहीं बल्कि संघर्ष, संस्कार और समर्पण की प्रेरणादायक गाथा है। हमारे पूर्वजों और राज्य आंदोलनकारियों के त्याग से बना यह राज्य… pic.twitter.com/tL2VT2aD9N
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) November 9, 2025
Extending his greetings, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X, “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the residents of Uttarakhand on the Foundation Day of the sacred land of mythological traditions. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, this state is becoming empowered, secure, and prosperous.”
पौराणिक परंपराओं की पावन धरा, पवित्र स्थलों से समृद्ध ‘देवभूमि’ उत्तराखण्ड राज्य के स्थापना दिवस की उत्तराखण्ड वासियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं!
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन और माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @pushkardhami जी के नेतृत्व में यह राज्य…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 9, 2025
Further, he concluded his message with a prayer to Baba Kedarnath, wishing for the continuous progress of what he called the ‘Crown Jewel of India’.
As Uttarakhand celebrates 25 years of formation, the day stands as a testament to its enduring spirit—rooted in devotion, strengthened by progress, and inspired by a collective vision for a brighter future.
Also Read: PM Modi: “This Divine Land Is Gaining A New Pace Of Progress” On Uttarakhand Foundation Day
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