10 months ago
Uttarakhand's Economy and Per Capita Income Grew Significantly in 25 Years: CM Dhami
Imagine a state celebrating its 25th birthday!
The leader of Uttarakhand said that the state has become much richer over these 25 years.
Its overall money-making ability, called the economy, is now 26 times bigger than when it started.
Also, the average amount of money people earn, called per capita income, has grown 17 times.
The state is also spending a lot more money on its plans now, with its budget being over 1 lakh crore rupees this year, compared to just 4,000 crore rupees in the beginning.
Many people are getting health cards, and fewer mothers are sadly passing away during childbirth.
Lots of women are becoming financially independent, and older couples are getting more pension money.
Big projects are also happening, like rebuilding holy places and building new roads and train lines.
The state is also trying to help villages and border areas stay populated.
Special events with the President and Prime Minister are planned to celebrate all these successes and think about the future.
Uttarakhand's economy has grown 26 times and per capita income 17 times in the 25 years since the state's formation.
The state's budget outlay has exceeded ₹1 lakh crore for the first time, up from ₹4,000 crore in its initial budget.
Significant progress includes 58 lakh Ayushman cards distributed, a decline in maternal mortality ratio to 91, and over 1.65 lakh women benefiting from the Lakhpati Didi scheme.
Key developmental projects include reconstruction of Kedarnath, master plan for Badrinath, Delhi–Dehradun Elevated Road, and Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Line.
The state is implementing initiatives like the Vibrant Village Programme and Chief Minister’s Reverse Migration Scheme to promote border area development and curb migration.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Stated that Uttarakhand's economy has increased 26 times and per capita income 17 times in the 25 years since its formation.
- Where
- Uttarakhand
- When
- Saturday (regarding current statement), 25 years since state formation (regarding growth period)
- Why
- To highlight the state's developmental trajectory and achievements during its silver jubilee celebrations.
Key facts
- State Economy Growth (25 years)
- 26 times
- Per Capita Income Growth (25 years)
- 17 times
- State Budget Outlay (2025)
- Over ₹1 lakh crore
- First State Budget Outlay
- ₹4,000 crore
- Ayushman Cards Distributed
- 58 lakh
- Maternal Mortality Ratio (2023)
- 91
- Lakhpati Didi Scheme Beneficiaries
- Over 1.65 lakh women
- Old Age Pension
- ₹1,500 per elderly couple
Quotes
Pushkar Singh Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister
“A special session of the state Assembly has been convened on November 3 and 4. President Droupadi Murmu will address the opening day of the session. The two-day special session will include deliberations on the state’s future development prospects and its achievements over the past 25 years. The Foundation Day ceremony on November 9 will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The focus areas of the silver jubilee celebrations will include culture, tourism, youth, power, non-resident Uttarakhand natives, and statehood agitators.”
thestatesman.com
“We also signed record MoUs worth ₹3.56 lakh crore during the Global Investors Summit in 2023. Of these, projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore have already been implemented, while work on the remaining MoUs is in process.”
thestatesman.com
