Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand Campaign Draws Over 2.5 Lakh Student Ideas
Uttarakhand asked school students how they want their state to develop.
More than 2.5 lakh students have sent essays and ideas.
The campaign is for students in Classes 11 and 12.
Students from both government and private schools are taking part.
They wrote about subjects such as jobs, education, healthcare, tourism, nature and technology.
The government will choose 140 of the best ideas.
Those students will be able to explain their ideas to government officials and the chief minister.
Students who take part will receive digital certificates, and selected students may receive extra support and awards.
More than 2.5 lakh students across Uttarakhand submitted essays and suggestions under the ‘Mere Sapno Ka Uttarakhand’ campaign.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the initiative for Classes 11 and 12 students in government and private schools.
Students shared ideas on tourism, employment, social development, forests and environment, education, healthcare and technology.
The government plans to shortlist 140 ideas for presentation to senior officers, secretaries and Dhami.
The campaign’s submission deadline is August 24, while participants receive digital certificates and selected students may receive career support and other awards.
- Who
- More than 2.5 lakh students in Classes 11 and 12 across Uttarakhand, along with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and state officials.
- What
- The ‘Mere Sapno Ka Uttarakhand’ campaign is collecting student essays and suggestions for the state’s future development.
- When
- Dhami interacted online with students on August 10, and August 24 is the final date for submissions.
- Where
- Across Uttarakhand, including its hill and plain regions and government and private schools.
- Why
- The government wants to involve young people in development discussions and consider practical suggestions for future policies and plans.
- Campaign
- ‘Mere Sapno Ka Uttarakhand’
- Participation
- More than 2.5 lakh student submissions
- Target group
- Students of Classes 11 and 12
- Discussion areas
- Eight themes, including tourism, employment, social development, forests and environment, education, healthcare and technology
- Shortlisted ideas
- 140 best ideas
- Submission deadline
- August 24
- Recognition and support
- Digital certificates for participants; selected students may receive career-development assistance, competitive-examination preparation support and other awards