Overview

• The chief minister chaired a review at his residence on the state's GST and Swadeshi Awareness Campaign and directed wider outreach to traders across village councils and urban bodies.
• He said the revised GST rates that took effect on September 22 are benefiting consumers and local industries in Uttarakhand.
• Dhami described Swadeshi as an expression of civic dedication central to achieving Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat by 2047.
• He extended the Swadeshi message to modern defence and digital capabilities, citing BrahMos, Tejas, semiconductors, Digital India and UPI, along with domestic PPE and vaccine production during COVID-19.
• Uttarakhand is promoting local goods through the House of Himalayas brand and ODOP, urging purchases during Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali, while the Prime Minister separately encouraged buying Khadi ahead of Gandhi Jayanti.