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The Uttarakhand Housing Development Council (UHDC) and MDDA are constructing 16,000 affordable homes for low-income families under PMAY.
This initiative aligns with PM Modi's vision of 'Antyodaya,' providing pucca houses for homeless families, as highlighted by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
The project emphasizes affordable housing and urban development.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the famous Jauljibi Mela-2024.
The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of 18 schemes worth Rs 64.47 crore.
Jauljibi Mela is a priceless heritage for the state, which has been promoting mutual harmony between India, Tibet, and Nepal.

The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a 200 million dollar loan to help upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services in Uttarakhand.
The project will enhance transportation, urban mobility, drainage, flood management, and overall public services in Haldwani, and also improve water supply delivery in four cities of Uttarakhand.

PM Modi inaugurated "Sanjeevani," India's first heli ambulance, operated by AIIMS Rishikesh, on Dhanvantari Jayanti, enhancing emergency care in Uttarakhand.
The service aims to reach remote areas quickly, increasing the chance of saving lives in emergencies like heart attacks and accidents.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister - Pushkar Singh Dhami

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank inaugurates 'Writers’ Village' to foster literary and artistic talent, inspired by Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision.
The launch event includes a three-day International Literature, Art, and Culture Festival with representatives from over 65 countries.
Village features include a library, yoga center, and a Himalayan museum, promoting creativity and cultural heritage.

The Uttarakhand Madrasa Board plans to make Sanskrit a compulsory subject in 416 madrassas across the state.
The board is preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state's Sanskrit department.
Computer studies may also be included to further enrich the curriculum.
UMEB chairperson - Mufti Shamoon Qasmi
Currently, Arabic is taught in over 100 madrassas.

On October 3, 2024, pilgrims experienced the first-ever view of Mount Kailash, believed to be Lord Shiva's abode, from the Old Lipulekh pass in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand Tourism Department organized this pilot project, allowing easier access to Mount Kailash.
The Old Lipulekh pass is situated in the Vyas valley of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand.

The Uttarakhand Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Bill mandates full recovery of damages caused to public property during riots, with fines up to ₹8 lakh.
Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh has approved the law.
The law was first introduced in the form of an ordinance in March after massive damage caused to public property during the riots.
Chief Minister - Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand becomes the first state to assign monetary value to natural resources—air, water, forest, and soil—with the launch of the Gross Environment Product (GEP) index.
The GEP reflects a 0.9% increase from 2020 to 2022, highlighting the state’s commitment to environmental valuation.
Recently, the state secured the top rank in the country for Sustainable Development Goals.

Sawan officially begins today (July 16th) with the lively Harela festival celebrated throughout Uttarakhand.
People celebrate Harela, which translates to "day of greenery," in the fifth month of the lunar calendar.
It honors Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Harvesting Harela: On the tenth day, the harvest symbolizes happiness and agricultural bounty.

Uttarakhand's 1st bird gallery was established at the Nature Education Centre in Dehradun, featuring high-resolution photographs of over 710 bird species in the state, which is more than 50% of the bird species of the country.
When Uttarakhand became a state in the year 2000, the Monal was declared the state bird of Uttarakhand.
Chief Conservator of Forests - Sanjeev Chaturvedi, IFS.

The Chinese Pond Heron, a bird usually found in the northeastern states, Rajasthan and Bhutan, has been seen for the first time in Uttarakhand.
The Chinese pond heron is one of six species of birds known as "pond herons."
Scientific name: Ardeola bacchus
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Genus: Ardeola
Order: Pelecaniformes

Operation Maryada in Rudraprayag launched by Uttarakhand Police to ensure decorum during Kedarnath Yatra 2024, targeting drug use and rowdy behavior.
Pilgrims urged to respect the sanctity of pilgrimage sites; police issuing challans and registering cases against violators.
An initiative to maintain Devbhoomi Uttarakhand's dignity, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for pilgrims.

Uttarakhand's CM Pushkar Singh Dhami initiated 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' campaign in Rudraprayag to mitigate forest fires by incentivizing collection of Pine leaves.
To prevent fires, locals will gather forest Pine leaves (Pirul), weigh them, get Rs 50/kg directly into their accounts from collection centers.
Uttarakhand governor: Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh.
Founded in 9 November 2000.

Uttarakhand Tourism partnered with Starscapes for Nakshatra Sabha, the India's first Astro Tourism initiative.
Activities include stargazing, solar observations, astrophotography contests, and camping.
Aim: Attract astronomy enthusiasts, adventurers, and travelers to marvel at the cosmos.
Scheduled to kick off in early June at George Everest in Mussoorie, it will continue until mid-2025.

The Uttarakhand government presented the budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the state assembly with an allocation of over Rs 89,000 crore, focusing on the welfare of the poor, disaster mitigation, infrastructure development, and improving air connectivity in all districts.
It was an inclusive budget aimed at building a developed, well-governed and capable Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Himalayan Basket'
The Himalayan Basket was started by Sumit and Sneha Thapliyal in 2018.
Under Himalayan Basket, agricultural products like milk, turmeric, and mint are purchased, and different products are made from them and supplied to foreign countries.
Sumit is an engineer by profession and Sneha is a marketing professional

India's inaugural Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) to operate from AIIMS in Rishikesh.
The new Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) would operate under project 'Sanjeevani'.
Once operational, helicopters will be stationed at AIIMS Rishikesh, covering a 150 km radius.
This will ensure timely transportation of accident victims and patients from hilly terrain to AIIMS.

Uttarakhand becomes the first state in India to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
The bill aims to provide equal rights to all citizens in matters of marriage, maintenance, adoption, succession, and divorce, regardless of religion or caste.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami terms the passage of the bill as a "historic moment" and hopes that other states will follow suit.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami initiated the “Dhami against drugs campaign,” a significant effort led by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Metropolitan Dehradun.
The campaign, running from February 5 to February 10, aims to eradicate drug abuse and cultivate a healthier, drug-free society by 2025.
The state aims to achieve a "Drugs Free Uttarakhand" by 2025.

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