Dehradun: The administration has stepped up preparations to make the third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan (NRI Uttarakhandi Convention) effective and purposeful. During a meeting held at the Secretariat on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister’s Principal/Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, the proposed outline of the convention and arrangements related to the event were reviewed. The convention will be held on November 13, 2026, at Dr. Nityanand Auditorium in Doon University.
The Chief Secretary directed officials to complete all preparations in a time-bound and well-organized manner. He stated that broad participation of expatriate Uttarakhandis working across various fields in India and abroad should be ensured so that their experiences, achievements, and expertise can be leveraged for the state’s development. He emphasized ensuring representation from across the country and inviting expatriates who have done remarkable work in diverse fields.
The Chief Secretary directed special attention toward the participation of youth in the convention. He said it is essential to connect the younger generation with the experiences, innovations, and successes of expatriate Uttarakhandis so they can draw inspiration.
The meeting discussed registration of delegates attending the convention, the outline of the inaugural session, selection of guests for addresses by eminent NRI Uttarakhandis, and determination of speakers for panel discussions on various subjects. The duration of the convention, cultural evening, traffic management, and arrangements for live broadcasting of the program were also reviewed.
The Chief Secretary instructed the preparation of a detailed agenda for all tasks related to the convention so that responsibilities for each task can be fixed and its progress monitored. He asked the NRI Cell and concerned officials to finalize the proposed outline of the program and all preparations related to the event by Tuesday.
Officials also gave a presentation regarding preparations for the convention during the meeting. The Chief Secretary directed working with mutual coordination to make the convention well-organized, effective, and purposeful.
Principal Secretaries R.K. Sudhanshu and R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretaries Shailesh Bagoli, Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, Deependra Chaudhary, Yugal Kishore Pant, Information Director Banshidhar Tiwari, and Sudhir Nautiyal from the NRI Cell, along with other concerned officials, were present at the meeting.
