Uttarakhand Advances Towards Innovation with Landmark Land Reforms Bill Passage

The Uttarakhand Assembly passed the landmark Amendment Bill 2025, advancing land reforms pivotal to innovation and growth. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized historic governance strides, tackling land misuse, and fostering industrial growth while preserving the state's heritage. This law includes stringent measures against illegal land transactions.

The Uttarakhand Assembly took a significant step towards innovation with the passage of the Uttarakhand (Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Destruction and Land Reforms Act, 1950) (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed this as a historic decision by his administration, marking a concerted effort to rejuvenate land management in the state.

Dhami noted that the amendment marks the beginning of a broader land reform initiative aimed at aligning with public sentiment. Highlighting the state government's commitment to innovative governance, he assured that land management efforts would persist, safeguarding resources from illicit use and preventing encroachments.

The Chief Minister acknowledged diverse geographical challenges and focused on facilitating genuine investment and industrial growth. Dhami stressed that the newly enacted law curbs previous misuse of land acquisition for employment practices, prioritizing authentic stakeholder engagement in land reforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)