PM Modi praised the Dhami government and assured future support. Find out what he said

Dehradun: PM Modi visited Uttarakhand today. During his visit, he participated in the main event of Uttarakhand State Foundation Day in Dehradun. In his address, PM Modi praised the Dhami government and praised its policies.

PM Modi said that the Dhami government in Uttarakhand has adopted bold policies on issues of national interest, such as the anti-conversion law and the riot control law. The Dhami government has also taken action on rapidly emerging issues in the state, such as land grabbing and demographic change. PM Modi also mentioned the UCC in his address. He said that the seriousness with which the Pushkar Singh Dhami government in Uttarakhand implemented the UCC is an example for other states.

PM Modi said that 25 years ago, when Uttarakhand was newly formed, there were many challenges. Resources were limited, the budget was small, and sources of income were few, but today the picture has completely changed. He said we need to focus on the hidden potential in Uttarakhand.

PM Modi said the Uttarakhand government is now providing grants to apple and kiwi farmers in digital currency. Tracking financial assistance is becoming possible through modern technology. I commend the state government, the RBI, and all stakeholders for this. He added that today, projects worth more than ₹2 lakh crore are underway in Uttarakhand. The Dehradun-Delhi Expressway is almost ready. The foundation stone of the Govindghat Ropeway has been laid. These projects are giving new impetus to the state’s development.

PM Modi said Uttarakhand has seen growth in many sectors such as infrastructure, education, industry, tourism, health, power, and rural development. PM Modi said the Government of India always stands with the Uttarakhand government. We will always be ready to support you. I wish every citizen of Uttarakhand a bright future.

Deliberations on Financial Self-Reliance of Local Bodies, Practical Suggestions from State Finance Commission Dehradun: Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, along with the Chairman and members of the 6th State Finance Commission N. Ravishankar, held detailed discussions on enhancing the financial self-reliance, administrative capacity, and overall contribution of municipal bodies (Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats) and Zilla Panchayats to the state economy. The meeting highlighted that despite multiple opportunities for financial independence, local bodies are not achieving the expected level of self-reliance due to administrative and policy gaps. Constraints include limited local revenue sources, traditional slow work culture, lack of clear bylaws, inadequate land management, and excessive political centralization. The Chief Secretary urged the Finance Commission to provide practical, timely, and implementable suggestions to strengthen the financial capacity of urban and district local bodies. The Commission recommended interventions in land management, revenue-generating bylaws, work culture, adoption of innovations, and effective execution. It also suggested shifting district plan allocations from a distribution-based approach to a need-and-outcome-based model. Commission members P. S. Jangpangi, M. C. Joshi, Secretary Nitesh Jha, Dilip Jawalkar, and Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, along with relevant officials, attended the meeting.