Dhami Calls Pravasi Uttarakhandis Uttarakhand’s Brand Ambassadors

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday called migrant Uttarakhandis the state’s “brand ambassadors” and urged those living elsewhere in India and abroad to remain connected with their native villages.

Speaking at the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan 2026 in Dehradun, Dhami said members of the diaspora were helping spread Uttarakhand’s culture, traditions and folk heritage across India and around the world.

Third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan Held in Dehradun

The third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan is being held on November 13 at Doon University’s Dr Nityanand Auditorium in Dehradun.

The programme includes sessions on the role of migrants in building a developed Uttarakhand and on the journeys of young Uttarakhandis who have achieved success outside the state.

Dhami Urges Diaspora to Visit Native Villages

Dhami appealed to Uttarakhandis living away from home to visit their ancestral villages whenever they return to the state.

He said staying connected to one’s roots was a source of identity and strength.

The Chief Minister said the conference was not meant merely to bring members of the diaspora together for a single event, but to build a lasting emotional and developmental connection with the state.

Migrant Uttarakhandis Adopting Villages

Dhami said he was encouraged that migrant Uttarakhandis were increasingly adopting villages and supporting their development.

He said their experience, professional expertise and resources could help improve local infrastructure and create new opportunities in rural areas.

The state government has said the conference is designed to channel diaspora experience into sectors such as investment, tourism, education, health and self-employment.

Roads, Education and Healthcare in Focus

Dhami said the government’s aim was to connect every village with the broader development process.

He highlighted ongoing work to strengthen:

• Roads

• Education

• Healthcare

• Drinking water

• Other basic infrastructure

He said improving these facilities was central to ensuring that people in rural Uttarakhand could benefit from the state’s wider growth.

Diaspora Experience Seen as Development Asset

The Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan 2026 has been designed around the idea that people of Uttarakhand origin living elsewhere can contribute more directly to the state’s development.

During preparations for the event, Dhami said the talent, hard work and achievements of Pravasi Uttarakhandis had enhanced the state’s reputation and that their expertise should be used more effectively.

Special Session on ‘Developed Uttarakhand’

One of the key sessions at the conference is titled “Role of Migrants in Developed Uttarakhand.”

Another discussion focuses on the success stories of Uttarakhand’s youth and their journey from struggle to achievement.

These discussions are intended to identify practical ways in which the diaspora can support the state’s economic and social development.

Conference Also Targets Overseas Uttarakhandis

The state’s official Pravasi portal describes the 2026 programme as an effort to strengthen engagement with members of the Uttarakhandi community living overseas and help them reconnect with their cultural roots.

The wider programme runs from November 12 to 14, with the main conference scheduled for November 13 in Dehradun.

Dhami Says Diaspora Can Accelerate Growth

Dhami expressed confidence that the experience and capabilities of Uttarakhandis living outside the state could help accelerate progress towards a developed Uttarakhand.

He said the government wanted their participation to move beyond symbolic engagement and become part of long-term development partnerships.

Focus on Culture and Development

The conference combines two themes: preserving cultural identity and encouraging economic participation.

Dhami said Uttarakhandis living around the world were already spreading the state’s language, folk traditions and cultural heritage, while their professional networks could also support investment and development.

Government Seeks Long-Term Connection With Diaspora

The Chief Minister said the ultimate objective was to create a sustained relationship between Uttarakhand and its migrant community.

The government has described the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan 2026 as a platform for ideas, suggestions and partnerships that can contribute to village development and the state’s wider growth.