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Modi Marks Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee in Dehradun With Over Rs 8,140-Crore Projects and Rs 62-Crore Farmer Payout

The programme blends commemoration with immediate development spending.

Overview

  • According to the PMO, the visit features inaugurations worth Rs 930 crore and foundation-stone ceremonies totaling Rs 7,210 crore across water, irrigation, energy, urban development, education, sports and skill training.
  • About 28,000 farmers are receiving roughly Rs 22,000 each under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, with Rs 62 crore transferred directly to beneficiaries.
  • Key foundations include the Song Dam Drinking Water Project to supply 150 MLD to Dehradun and the Jamarani Multipurpose Dam in Nainital for drinking water, irrigation and power.
  • The Prime Minister is releasing a commemorative postage stamp as part of the Silver Jubilee observance.
  • Ahead of the day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced pension hikes for statehood movement activists and said local infrastructure would be named in honor of martyrs.