Overview
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited his ancestral village Tundi-Baramon/Tundi-Barmau in Pithoragarh with his mother on November 14.
- During the visit, he met residents, received blessings from elders who addressed him by his childhood name, and offered prayers at the village temple.
- Dhami described the trip as an extremely emotional and unforgettable moment and said villagers’ affection strengthens his commitment to Uttarakhand’s development.
- Villagers raised local needs including healthcare access, and Dhami pointed to a Rs 700 crore medical college under construction in Pithoragarh as a key step to improve services, according to The New Indian Express.
- He also highlighted progress on air connectivity, noting Rs 450 crore sanctioned for the expansion and runway extension of Naini-Saini Airport in Pithoragarh.