During the Mann ki Baat, PM Modi also turned to Uttarakhand, by sharing the story of Jeevan Joshi, a 65-year-old artist from Haldwani who turns dry pine tree bark into beautiful works of art, creating a unique craft called 'Baget'.
"More than 1.5 lakh applications have been received from across the state in just four months from nearly 98 per cent of villages, indicating widespread public support for the UCC," said CM Dhami.
Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' and said that the people who do not get recognition even after working in the society, such people get a platform through the Mann Ki Baat.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised local artist from Haldwani, who gave birth to a unique art from called 'Baket' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his story on his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the meeting of the Council of Chief Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Sunday, along with the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of other states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wove together tales of tradition and innovation, triumph and wildlife, and cultural and personal transformation across India, painting a picture of resilience that fuels progress.
As India overtook Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that this achievement was a strong milestone in the journey towards 'Developed India @ 2047'.
Following the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed his Chief Secretary to prepare a clear and practical strategy at the state level for the effectiv
A team of state vigilance has arrested the District Sainik Welfare Officer of Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district while taking a bribe of Rs 50,000, officials said on Sunday.
Rashtrapati Niketan, the Presidential Retreat in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, will open for public viewing starting June 24 as part of efforts to promote citizen engagement with the institution of the President and India's heritage.
According to an official release, Chief Minister Dhami said that city drainage issues have become a serious challenge due to the state's rapid urbanisation.