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A Quarter-Century of Uttarakhand: Proud in the Peaks, Troubled in the Halls
Image Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/national/in-photos-the-ghost-villages-of-uttarakhand {This Blog is part of “ Uttarakhand@25 Blog Series ” in collaboration with SDC Foundation and TA } On the day of November 9th, 2000 , a new state originated from the biggest state in India, Uttar Pradesh, and was named Uttaranchal (i.e.,“Uttar ka Anchal,” or the Northern Region). Inheriting a legacy unlike any other, with rugged mountains, ancient temples, and the revered Chota C
Barkha Manral
Oct 154 min read


Uttarakhand@25: Reflecting on a Fragile Mountain State’s Environmental Journey
By Editorial Team, Uttarakhand@25 Blog Series {The Uttarakhand@25 Blog Series is an initiative led by the SDC Foundation , in collaboration with SCLHR and TA } On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, fulfilling the long-standing dream of a hill state envisioned to bring governance closer to its people and foster development suited to its fragile mountain ecology. As the state turns 25 this year, it stands at a crucial crossroads — between progress
Editorial Team, Uttrakhand@25
Oct 134 min read
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