Text of PM’s speech at the Silver Jubilee Celebration of formation of Uttarakhand in Dehradun

Key Points

1. Uttarakhand celebrated its Silver Jubilee on November 9, 2025.
2. The state was formed 25 years ago during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.
3. Uttarakhand's budget has increased from ₹4,000 crore to over ₹1 lakh crore in 25 years.
4. Power generation in Uttarakhand has increased fourfold in the last 25 years.
5. The number of medical colleges has increased from one to ten in 25 years.
6. The Jamrani and Song Dam projects will address drinking water problems in Dehradun and Haldwani with an investment of over ₹8,000 crore.
7. The Uttarakhand government is providing subsidies to apple and kiwi farmers through digital currency.