Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Uttarakhand celebrates its Foundation Day every year on November 9, commemorating its creation as India’s 27th state in the year 2000, after being carved out of Uttar Pradesh. Originally named Uttaranchal, it was officially renamed Uttarakhand in 2007 to reflect its cultural and historical identity. In 2025, the state observes its Silver Jubilee (25 years) of formation with grand celebrations highlighting its progress in tourism, education, infrastructure, and sustainability. Known as Devbhoomi, or the Land of the Gods, Uttarakhand holds immense spiritual and ecological significance in India’s landscape.