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Uttarakhand 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 […]
Read MoreSheetlakhet model of Uttarakhand The Sheetlakhet Model of Uttarakhand is an acclaimed, community-driven framework for environmental conservation, primarily recognized for its breakthrough success in preventing forest fires (vanagni) and revitalizing local ecology. Originating in Sheetlakhet—a scenic, forested village cluster in the Almora district of the Kumaon region—this grassroots initiative relies on public participation (Janbhagidari) rather […]
Read MorePreserving Fields & Securing Futures: CM Dhami Launches State-Level ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ in Almora In a major step toward safeguarding agriculture against the growing threats of climate change, a grand state-level “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” (Save the Fields Campaign) was organized at Hawalbagh in Almora. The event focused heavily on agricultural conservation, maintaining soil fertility, and […]
Read MoreNiti Extreme Ultra Run 2026: Boost for Uttarakhand Border Tourism The Uttarakhand Tourism Department and the Indian Army launched a major joint initiative in Chamoli district. They organized the “Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026” on May 31 and June 1, 2026. This high-altitude endurance event took place in the remote Niti Valley. The event marks […]
Read Moreएफआरआई (FRI): विरासत, वास्तुकला और वानिकी अनुसंधान का ऐतिहासिक केंद्र भारत के उत्तराखंड राज्य की राजधानी देहरादून में स्थित वन अनुसंधान संस्थान (Forest Research Institute – FRI) न केवल देश का सबसे प्रतिष्ठित वानिकी अनुसंधान केंद्र है, बल्कि यह अपनी भव्य वास्तुकला और समृद्ध इतिहास के लिए दुनिया भर में मशहूर है। आइए जानते हैं […]
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