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1. Char Dham All Weather Highway Development Project
Between the clamour and furore for the preparation of 2017 Assembly elections in Uttarakhand, prime minister Narendra Modi launches central government's ambitious 'Char Dham Highway Development Project' or 'Chardham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojna' while addressing to the folks of Dehradun during his rally at Parade Ground on 27th Dec 2016. Modi says "this project is a tribute to tho
2. Dehradun Circle Of Archaeological Survey Of India
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is a well-known organisation for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. It comes under the Ministry if Culture, of India. ASI work for restoration and maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites. Divided into 24 circles, ASI regulates all the archaeological activities in the country.
3. Evolution Of Uttarakhand
The process of formation of U.P. started in 1775, when Nawab Asaf-ud-Daullah gave the southern part of the UP to the East India Company. In 1801 the Britishers obtain the Doab of Ganga and Yamuna fromthe Nawab of Avadh and included the land toward north of river Yamuna, after the second Maratha war in 1803 to 1805.
5. Major Milestones In Formation Of Uttarakhand
The first ever agitation for the hill state was organized in 1957 under the leadership of erstwhile ruler of Tehri Manvendra Shah but it took almost 14 years to assume shape of a common cause of the people of the region. Uttarakhand Rajya Parishad, formed in 1973 took up the cause and became a platform for struggle. The movement produced a political party, namely Uttarakhand Kranti Dal in July 197
7. Monuments Under The Protection Of Government Of Uttarakhand
Beside the Centrally protected monuments like monuments of national importance in Uttarakhand and protected monuments in Uttarakhand by Archaeological Survey of India(ASI), there are 47 monuments protected by the Government of Uttarakhand. Below is the district wise number of Monuments protected by state Government.
8. National Highways In Uttarakhand
For every state, region or country, roads play a vital role in their economy and development. Uttarakhand being a hill state is relatively less developed than plain areas. The maintenance charge of Hilly roads is very high and they often get damaged in harsh weather or due to natural calamity like landslides.
11. Protected Monuments In Uttarakhand By ASI
The list of historic and protected monuments in Uttarakhand is not small but only local dwellers know about them. These remarkable monuments of Uttarakhand are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) because of their historic importance. They not only narrate the historical facts of the medieval era in which they were built but also depict the beauty of the ancient Pahari architectur
12. Rivers In Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is a state which is known for its hundreds of small and big rivers, the holy places, sacred temples, situated on the banks of the rivers. Some of these rivers have religious significance in India because of their relevance in Hindu mythology. The sources of these rivers are glaciers of the western Himalayas situated in India, Nepal and Tibet borders.
13. State Election Commission
Contact Information for State Election Commission of UttarakhandState Election Commission, Uttarakhand"Nirvachan Bhawan"Village - Ladpur,Mussoorie Byepass(Ring Road),Dehradun - 248008P.S. Honble State Election Commissioner - 0135-2671671Dy. Secretary - 0135-2670457Office(EPBAX)- 0135-2670998FAX - 0135-2678945
15. Uttarakhand At A Glance : 2012-13
The document below (downloadable PDF) contains the latest information and statistics about Uttarakhand including Political Setup, Demography, Agriculture and Irrigation, Flora and Fauna, Banking, Education, Employment, Industry, Public Health and Welfare, Tourism, Transport & communications.
17. Uttarakhand High Court
Established on 9 Nov 2000, Uttarakhand High Court is functioning in an old building situated in Mallital Nainital which was known as old Secretariat which was constructed in 1900 A.D.In the beginning five Court rooms were constructed but later on more Court rooms have been added. A huge Chief Justice Court Block and a Block of Lawyers’ chambers have also been built up in the year 2007.
18. Uttarakhand History
The rich history of Uttarakhand has been cited in not only our history textbooks but have also been written in the holy books of the medieval era. Apart from this, the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand narrates a different story as one can see the historical monuments, sites and holy places that belong to the different eras. The king of mountains Himalaya is said to consist of five segmen