Uttarakhand celebrated its State Foundation Day on 9 November 2025, marking the Silver Jubilee (25 years) of its formation. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹8,000 crore at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. These projects cover key sectors such as water supply, irrigation, education, energy, urban development, sports, and skill training.
PM Modi also released ₹62 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to benefit over 28,000 farmers, and issued a commemorative postage stamp. In his address, he praised Uttarakhand’s progress over 25 years and highlighted the efforts of the “double-engine government” in driving the state’s growth and realizing its full potential.
