Overview
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings and said the state declared Igas a public holiday to help residents reconnect with ancestral villages and traditions.
- At the Chief Minister’s residence, Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) attended as chief guest while troupes performed Harul, Jhumelo, Chanchari, Thadiya and Jagar.
- Dhami joined the customary torch ritual associated with Igas, honored performers, and emphasized preserving folk heritage for younger generations.
- He appealed to Uttarakhandis living outside the state to celebrate in their native villages and contribute to local development.
- This year’s celebration launched Uttarakhand’s 25th anniversary observances, with plans for events through November including a special Assembly address by President Droupadi Murmu and a main program expected to feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi.