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Uttarakhand's G20 Hosting & Silver Jubilee Mark State's Rising Global Profile

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that hosting G20 events and celebrating the state's 25th anniversary are significant achievements reflecting Uttarakhand's growing stature. He highlighted that these events have successfully showcased the state's cultural heritage and development potential internationally. In the budget, the government also allocated nearly ₹290 crore to ensure equal pay for former UPNL employees, emphasizing its commitment to worker welfare. The state's GSDP has shown substantial growth, increasing to over ₹3.81 lakh crore in 2024-25.

Key Points: Uttarakhand's Pride: G20 Events & Silver Jubilee, Says CM Dhami

  • Celebrated state's silver jubilee
  • Hosted G20 Summit three times
  • Allocated ₹289.98 crore for UPNL employees
  • GSDP grew to ₹3.81 lakh crore
  • Showcased culture and development globally
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Hosting G20 events, celebrating state's silver jubilee matter of pride for Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Dhami

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami highlights hosting G20 and the state's 25th anniversary as milestones showcasing Uttarakhand's development and heritage.

"This is truly a matter of great pride and honour for all of us. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Gairsain, Chamoli, March 11

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that celebrating the state's silver jubilee and hosting events related to the G20 Summit were moments of great pride for Uttarakhand.

Speaking during the ongoing session of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in Gairsain, the Chief Minister said the achievements reflect the growing prominence of the state at the national and international level.

"We celebrated the state's Rajat Jayanti under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In addition, Uttarakhand has had the privilege of hosting the G20 Summit on three occasions. This is truly a matter of great pride and honour for all of us," Dhami said.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the successful hosting of international events has helped showcase Uttarakhand's cultural heritage, natural beauty and development potential to the global community.

Earlier on March 10, the Uttarakhand government took an important step in the 2026-27 budget towards ensuring equal pay for equal work for former UPNL employees, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami allocating Rs 289.98 crore in the budget for this purpose, a release said.

The Chief Minister stated that the state government is fully sensitive to the interests of employees and workers.

He said that former UPNL employees have provided important services in various departments for a long time, and it is the government's responsibility to protect their interests.

The government remains committed to the welfare of employees, strengthening the administrative system, and ensuring transparent and accountable governance in the state, the release said.

The Chief Minister expressed confidence that this decision will provide relief to former UPNL employees and motivate them to contribute with greater enthusiasm to the development of the state.

The Budget Session of the Uttarakhand Assembly is scheduled from March 9 to March 13, 2026.

Presenting Uttarakhand's Economic Survey, Principal Secretary R Meenakshi Sundaram informed the media that the state's GSDP for the year 2024-25 stood at Rs 3,81,889 crore, compared to Rs 2.54 lakh crore in 2021-22, registering an increase of more than one and a half times.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see the government focusing on employee welfare with the UPNL decision. That's a substantial budget allocation. However, while international summits are great, I hope equal attention is given to solving basic issues like road connectivity in remote villages and water scarcity in summer.
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Aman W
The GSDP growth from 2.54 lakh crore to nearly 3.82 lakh crore in just a few years is impressive! Shows Uttarakhand is on a strong development path. G20 hosting definitely boosted tourism and investment. Jai Uttarakhand! 🏔️
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Sarah B
Visiting Uttarakhand for a G20 side event was an incredible experience. The hospitality and the stunning scenery were unforgettable. It's wonderful to see the state getting this well-deserved recognition on a global stage.
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Karthik V
Silver jubilee and G20 are indeed proud moments. But the real test is sustainable development. Hope the tourism boom from these events doesn't harm the fragile Himalayan ecology. Development and environment protection must go hand in hand.
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Nisha Z
As the daughter of a former UPNL employee, this news about the budget allocation for equal pay brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for acknowledging their long service. This is what sensitive governance looks like. 🙌

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