Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 09, 2025, 09:01 PM
Uniform Civil Code: Referring to various initiatives going on in the state, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday announced that Uttarakhand is going to become the first state in the country where the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented. He said that preparations are on to implement this historic law in Devbhoomi this month itself.When will UCC be implemented?Earlier it was being speculated that the Dhami government would implement the UCC from January 1, 2025. However, due to the notification regarding the civic elections, the government cannot take any decision till January 23. Now it is likely that this law will be implemented from January 26, 2025.The number of tourists is increasing in UttarakhandChief Minister Dhami also emphasized on the increasing number of tourists and devotees in the state. He said that the Ganga Corridor will be constructed in Haridwar and Rishikesh. There is also a plan to build a grand corridor on the Sharda river, on which work has started.Inaugurating the 29th Uttarayan Mela of Uttarakhand, he said that the pace of development work in the state is accelerating. Reconstruction work is going on at Baba Kedarnath Dham, and work is being done under the master plan at Badrinath Dham. Beautification and reconstruction of temples in the Kumaon region is also happening at a fast pace.Uttarakhand is developing as a 'destination wedding'The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand is being developed as a 'destination wedding'. He told that more devotees from Uttar Pradesh come to the Purnagiri temple. After the construction of Sharda Corridor, beautification and better facilities will be available there. Dhami said, 'We want people to choose Devbhoomi Uttarakhand instead of doing marriage programs abroad.'Emphasis on legal reformsChief Minister Dhami said that many important steps have been taken to improve the law and order in the state. He informed that the government has implemented anti-conversion law, strict anti-riot law and anti-copying law. Apart from this, about 5000 acres of land has been freed from encroachment by making a law on land jihad.Uttarakhand to host National GamesThe Chief Minister also announced that the 28th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event. The closing ceremony will be held in Haldwani.These initiatives of the Uttarakhand government are expected to take the state to new heights in tourism, cultural and legal sectors.