On the occasion of Uttarakhand’s 26th State Foundation Day, Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi honored the families of the martyrs and the activists who participated in the statehood movement, during a ceremony held at the Town Hall in Mussoorie. Paying tribute to the martyrs, he stated that the formation of Uttarakhand is the result of a long struggle and great sacrifices—a legacy that can never be forgotten.
During the event, the Cabinet Minister announced that, in order to immortalize the contributions of these activists, six major roads in Mussoorie would be named after them. He also recalled the historic decision taken by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which paved the way for the formation of the state.
Minister Joshi noted that the state has made remarkable progress over the past 26 years. Despite a reduction in available agricultural land, the use of modern technology has led to a manifold increase in agricultural production. Furthermore, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Several dignitaries, including Municipal Council Chairperson Meera Saklani, were present at the event.
