prem piram

On November 9, 2000, Uttarakhand became a separate state after decades of struggle and a people’s movement marked by immense sacrifice. Twenty-six years later, the mountains still carry the hopes of those who fought for a state where people could live with dignity, find opportunities and access basic facilities without having to migrate. From villages struggling with migration to young people searching for jobs, from gaps in healthcare and education to the challenges facing farmers and mountain communities, much remains to be done. Uttarakhand was not created merely to have its own government and capital. It was created with the hope of a better future for its people. On this Foundation Day, we remember the movement, honour those who sacrificed for it and renew the question that matters most: are we building the Uttarakhand they fought for? Happy #UttarakhandFoundationDay Jai Uttarakhand!