Today marks a significant milestone for Uttarakhand as it celebrates its 25th Foundation Day, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the commemorations in Dehradun. The Prime Minister will be present at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) for the state’s Silver Jubilee ceremony, a testament to 25 years of Uttarakhand’s existence. The venue is prepared for a monumental gathering, expected to exceed one lakh attendees, underscoring the importance of this occasion. A key moment of the celebration will be Prime Minister Modi’s unveiling of a commemorative postal stamp, specially issued for the Silver Jubilee. He is also slated to deliver a speech to the public and dignitaries. Uttarakhand was founded on November 9, 2000, separating from Uttar Pradesh to become the nation’s 27th state, and its Foundation Day is a widely observed annual event.
