Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Announces Uniform Civil Code Before State Foundation Day
On Sunday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state before State Foundation Day on November 9. The UCC Bill was introduced on February 6 and passed in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on February 7, marking a historic day for the state.
The UCC Bill aims to establish uniform rules for personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property rights for all citizens, regardless of religion, gender, or sexual orientation. On March 13, President Droupadi Murmu approved the bill, making Uttarakhand the first state in India to implement the UCC.
Chief Minister Dhami also spoke about the state’s efforts to balance development and the environment. He mentioned the creation of the Gross Environment Product (GEP) index, which incorporates water, land, forest, and air. The carrying capacity of cities in the hilly areas is being assessed for planned development according to their capacity.
Doubts Revealed
Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and the Himalayas.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
Pushkar Singh Dhami -: Pushkar Singh Dhami is the current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, responsible for making important decisions for the state.
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) -: The Uniform Civil Code is a set of laws that apply to all citizens equally, regardless of their religion, for personal matters like marriage and inheritance.
State Foundation Day -: State Foundation Day is the day when a state was officially formed. For Uttarakhand, it is November 9.
Bill -: A bill is a proposal for a new law. It has to be approved by the government before it becomes a law.
President Droupadi Murmu -: Droupadi Murmu is the President of India, the highest-ranking official in the country who approves important laws.
Gross Environment Product (GEP) index -: The Gross Environment Product index measures the health of the environment, similar to how the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the economy.