Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Expresses Gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Central Government
Following the efforts of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Central Government has given positive assurances on important proposals related to the expansion of higher education, Ayurvedic healthcare and road connectivity in Uttarakhand.
The Chief Minister had requested the Central Government to establish an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in the state and an All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) at Khurpiya Farm in Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar district. He had also sought the declaration of the Uttarkashi-Kamad-Ayarakhal-Budhakedar-Chamiyala-Ghansali-Tilwara motor road as a National Highway.
Centre Assures Consideration of Proposal to Establish IISER
In October 2026, the Chief Minister had requested the Central Government to establish an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Uttarakhand.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has assured that the proposal will be considered during the future expansion of central institutions.
In his letter, the Union Minister noted that Uttarakhand currently has several central institutions, including the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee; National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar; Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, a Central University; and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur.
He stated that the Central Government, in collaboration with the state government, is working to strengthen and expand these central institutions so that they can be developed in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Proposal to Declare Uttarkashi-Ghansali-Tilwara Motor Road a National Highway to Be Considered
In August 2026, the Chief Minister had requested the Central Government to declare the Uttarkashi-Kamad-Ayarakhal-Budhakedar-Chamiyala-Ghansali-Tilwara motor road a National Highway.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari stated that over the past 12 years, the total length of National Highways in Uttarakhand had increased from 2,282 kilometres to 3,670 kilometres.
He assured that the proposal for this road would be considered after the policy relating to the declaration of new National Highways is finalised.
Assurance on Proposal to Establish All India Institute of Ayurveda at Khurpiya Farm
In August 2026, the Chief Minister had also requested the Central Government to establish an All India Institute of Ayurveda at Khurpiya Farm in Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar district.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav stated that, following the announcement of the establishment of three All India Institutes of Ayurveda in the Union Finance Minister's Budget Speech for 2026, proposals had been invited from all eligible states and Union Territories through the challenge-based method prescribed by the Cabinet Secretariat.
In this regard, the Uttarakhand Government has also submitted its proposal, which will be considered in accordance with the prescribed procedure and applicable criteria.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government for providing positive assurances on these important proposals concerning the interests of the state.
He expressed confidence that the implementation of these proposals would significantly strengthen higher education, research, Ayurvedic healthcare and road infrastructure in Uttarakhand, while accelerating the state's overall development.
