President lauds people of Uttarakhand on state’s foundation day

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, November 9, greeted residents of Uttarakhand on the state’s foundation day, and said its people have always made significant contributions to national service and environmental conservation.

Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on this day in 2000.

In a post on X in Hindi, she also expressed hope that the residents of Uttarakhand will strike a balance between environmental conservation and sustainable development, and continue to take the state forward on the path of progress.

उत्तराखंड राज्य स्थापना दिवस के अवसर पर प्रदेश के सभी निवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। उत्तराखंड अपनी समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विरासत, आध्यात्मिक परंपराओं और अनुपम प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य के लिए विशिष्ट पहचान रखता है। यहां के लोगों ने राष्ट्र सेवा, वीरता और पर्यावरण संरक्षण के क्षेत्र…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 9, 2026

“My heartfelt wishes to all the residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state’s Foundation Day. Uttarakhand has a distinctive identity for its rich cultural heritage, spiritual traditions and unparalleled natural beauty. Its people have always made significant contributions to national service, valour and environmental conservation,” the President said.

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