Uttarakhand Celebrates State Foundation Day with Devbhoomi Silver Festival
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that the State Foundation Day will be celebrated as the Devbhoomi Silver Festival. A meeting at his residence outlined the framework for various events. The celebrations will include the inauguration of Uttarakhand Bhawan in Delhi on November 6, the Uttarakhand Pravasi Sammelan in Dehradun on November 7, and the State Foundation Day on November 9. The festival, named Uttarakhand Silver Story, will run until November 12.
The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of involving all segments of society, including youth, women, farmers, artisans, environmentalists, and state agitators, in the festival. He highlighted Uttarakhand’s rapid progress and the need for active participation in its development story. Various cultural programs, sports, quizzes, and conferences will be organized to engage different groups.
The festival will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister in Dehradun on November 9, 2024, and will conclude in Kumaon Mandal in 2025.
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Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and spiritual places. It was formed in the year 2000.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister, who is the head of the government in an Indian state. Pushkar Singh Dhami is the current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
Devbhoomi -: Devbhoomi means ‘Land of the Gods’ in Hindi. Uttarakhand is often called Devbhoomi because of its many temples and spiritual sites.
State Foundation Day -: State Foundation Day is the day when a state was officially formed. Uttarakhand celebrates its foundation day on November 9th every year.
Uttarakhand Bhawan -: Uttarakhand Bhawan is a building in Delhi that represents the state of Uttarakhand. It is used for official purposes and to help people from Uttarakhand who are in Delhi.
Uttarakhand Pravasi Sammelan -: Uttarakhand Pravasi Sammelan is a gathering for people from Uttarakhand who live outside the state. It is a way to connect them with their home state and discuss development.
Kumaon Mandal -: Kumaon Mandal is a region in Uttarakhand known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is one of the two main regions of the state, the other being Garhwal.
