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Uttarakhand Ranks 1st Among Hilly & Northeastern States in NITI Aayog’s Investment Readiness Index 2026 Introduction In a significant boost to its economic and industrial aspirations, Uttarakhand has achieved a major milestone by securing the first rank among the Hilly and Northeastern States category in the Investment Readiness Index 2026, released by the NITI Aayog. […]
Read MoreHimalayan Heritage Preserved: Uttarakhand Opens Its First Dedicated GI Products Gallery in Haldwani In a landmark step toward celebrating and preserving the distinct cultural and agricultural legacy of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand has officially opened its first dedicated Geographical Indication (GI) Products Gallery. Located at the Forest Training Academy (FTA) in Haldwani, this unique repository brings […]
Read MoreFor decades, the iconic Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand, faced an environmental crisis. Rapid urbanization and nutrient-rich runoff pushed this high-altitude lake to the brink, triggering toxic algal blooms and massive winter fish deaths. However, a long-term study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee brings excellent news: an engineering intervention known […]
Read MoreUttarakhand PCS Recruitment: Notification for 63 Posts Soon, Prelims Proposed for October Dehradun: In a major relief for Uttarakhand PCS aspirants, the State Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has announced new notification for UKPSC 2026, that it will soon release the official advertisement for the recruitment of 63 vacancies in the Upper PCS 2026 exam. Addressing […]
Read MoreUttarakhand Declared Fully Literate State as Literacy Rate Soars to 98.7% Dehradun: In a historic milestone for the state, Uttarakhand has officially been declared a “Fully Literate State” after recording a monumental leap in its literacy metrics over the last two years. According to reports, the state’s literacy rate has spiked by 14.9% in just […]
Read More.This project is highly significant for regional water security, cooperative federalism, and infrastructure development. Strategic Infrastructure: Six States Agree on Kishau Dam Project, Paving Way for Yamuna Rejuvenation A long-standing political and administrative deadlock spanning several years over the vital Kishau Dam Project has finally been resolved. Following an initiative led by Union Home Minister […]
Read MoreSearch Committee Formed for Appointment of Lokayukta Chairperson and Members in Uttarakhand In a significant step towards strengthening the anti-corruption and grievance redressal mechanism in the state, the Government of Uttarakhand has constituted a Search Committee to identify suitable candidates for the posts of Chairperson and Members of the Uttarakhand Lokayukta. The information was shared […]
Read MoreKey FactsLongest NH in Uttarakhand — NH-58 (Old) / NH-34, NH-7, NH-334 (New) — Delhi to Mana (Badrinath) at 380.80 km within the stateShortest NH in Uttarakhand — NH-72A (Old) / NH-307 (New) — Chhutmalpur to Dehradun at just 7.45 kmTotal NH length (2024): ~3,664 kmMany highways have been renumbered under MoRTH’s revised NH numbering […]
Read MoreThe Administrative Evolution of Uttarakhand: From Colonial Rule to Statehood 1. The Colonial Era and Initial Division (1815–1891) The geopolitical foundations of modern Uttarakhand were laid following the defeat of the Gorkhas in 1815. The British East India Company restructured the region into distinct administrative zones: 2. Independence and Post-Independence Integration (1949–1969) Following India’s independence […]
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