UTTARAKHAND
CAPITAL-DEHRADUN
LIST OF CHEIF MINISTERS OF UTTARAKHAND
# | NAME | TOOK OFFICE | LEFT OFFICE | PARTY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Nityanand Swami | 09 November 2000 | 29 October 2001 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
02 | Bhagat Singh Koshiyari | 30 October 2001 | 01 March 2002 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
03 | Narayan Dutt Tiwari | 02 March 2002 | 07 March 2007 | Indian National Congress |
04 | Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri | 08 March 2007 | 23 June 2009 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
05 | Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank | 24 June 2009 | 10 September 2011 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
06 | Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri | 11 September 2011 | Present | Bharatiya Janata Party |
ELECTED POLITICAL OFFICIALS OF UTTARAKHAND
Lok Sabha members of Uttarakhand
| # | CONSTITUENCY | NAME OF MEMBER | PARTY |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Almora | Rawat,Shri Bachi Singh | BJP |
| 02 | Garhwal | Rawat,PVSM,VSM,Lt.Gen.(Retd.),TPS | BJP |
| 03 | Hardwar (SC) | Badi,Shri Rajendra Kumar | SP |
| 04 | Nainital | Singh Baba,Shri K.C. | INC |
| 05 | Tehri Garhwal | Bahuguna,Shri Vijay |
Rajya Sabha Members of Uttarakhand
Chaturvedi Shri Satyavrat INC Uttarakhand | AB-92, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 100011 Tel. - 23070111,23073222, 9868181950(M) | Toriya House, Chhatarpur, District-Chhatarpur, Uttarakhand Tel.-07682-241215 , 241815 |
Rawat Shri Harish INC Uttarakhand | (i) Village- Mohanari, PO. Chaunalia, Tehsil Bhikiasen, District. Almora, Uttarakhand (ii) Spring Field, Ranikhet, Almora, Uttarakhand | |
Sharma Shri Satish Kumar INC Uttarakhand | Gram-Chamasari (Kaplani), Post-Chamasari, Via Mussoorie, Tehsil-Dehra, Distt. Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
OCCUPATION
It can be safely said that agriculture is the prime occupation of the people of Uttarakhand. Agriculture is largely rain-fed and traditional farming systems like the ‘Barahanja’ (twelve grains grown together and harvested at different times) have sustained man an animal over centuries. Traditional farming systems are highlighted by the use of forest leaf litter for compost making exchange of seeds and indigenous traditional knowledge.However the mountains terrain, large Forest cover and fragmented holdings have enforced a systems of agriculture that is mainly ‘subsistence’. Due to this marginality, most of Uttarakhand remained untouched by modern agriculture systems. This exclusion in turn, led to the preservation and cultivation of diverse varieties of food grains which are now almost extinct elsewhere.
Subsistence farming not being able to fulfill the needs of the modern family led to large scale migration of able bodied men and a lowered interest in farming among the youth. This led to the female gender slowly morphing into the farmer, the worker and the lead in the family. The sheer need for survival through the extreme climes, has, over the years, generated an almost unique social order in itself- strong and resilient the women of the mountains
‘ Organic Farming is the manifestation of the traditional environment stewardship of the people of Uttarakhand providing a meaningful expression in the form of economic growth.’
The present marginality in the agriculture sector was identified as a essential raw material for diversification into organics where essential interventions could be the driver for change. The net result would be better economic status for the farmers and organics with its multi-dimensional benefits would serve as the custodian for the fragile mountain environs.
Organic agriculture was declared as a thrust area by the State as early as 2001-02 wherein a number of policy decisions were taken, leading to budgetary provision, programs, schemes and institutional support for the farmers as well as other stakeholders.
FOOD
DRESS
IMPORTANT PLACE
Haridwar-
Hridwar also known as the "Gateway to God" is one of the most Holy places of the Hindus who visit Har Ki Pauri for a Holy Dip in the sacred Ganga river. Haridwar hosts Mahakumbh every 12 years.
Rafting of Rishikesh-
Rishikesh is also known as the Yoga Capital of the World. Rishikesh is equally famous for the adventure sports like White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Rappling and Rock Climbing.
Pilgrimage Tourism-
Uttarakhand is the Abode of Gods. You will find various religious places of very importance in Uttarakhand.
Adventure Yourism-
Uttarakhand Offes - Trekking, Rafting, Camping, Bunjee Jumping, Mountaineering, Wild Life tours, Jungle Safari, Bird Watching, Para gliding, Skiing and much more.
Wildlife Tourism-
Discover the Unspoilt natural beauty of Uttarakhand Himalayas. Check out some of the beautiful Hill Stations in Uttaranchal
LANGUAGE
FESTIVALS
Like other parts of India, the people of Uttarakhand too celebrate a number of festivals all the year round. Since most of the population resides in rural areas, many festivals are related to the land and soil. These festivals promote bonding between the residents of the hills and preserve the local folk art and culture. When transport facilities were not available in the past,these festivals played an important role in family gatherings.
Some of the festivals celebrated in the Uttarakhand region are Basant Panchami, Bhitauli, Harela, Phool Dei, Batsavitri, Ganga Dusshera or Dasar, Dikar Puja, Olgia or Ghee Sankranti, Khatarua, Ghuian Ekadashi, Chhipla Jaat, Kandali, Janopunya, Kumaon Holi (including Khari Holi and Baithaki Holi) and Makar Sankranti (Ghughutia). These festivals provide a sense of uninhibited joy and a whiff of unsullied air recharging them.
Festivals like Kandali have a special significance. It is celebrated by the Bhotiya tribe of the Pithoragarh, which coincides with the blooming of the Kandali plant, which flowers once every twelve years between August and October. Kandali last blossomed in 1999 and next celebration will be held in 2011. Chhipla Jaat on the other hand, has people undertaking a five day barefoot journey every three years to Chhipla Kedar as a means to express different aspects of human faith. These are just the two of them, read about the rest of them in this section.
Basant Panchami-
A festival not only gives a welcome break but also adds colors to our life. Basant Panchami is the festival celebrating spring season which comes accompanied by a huge variety of flowers presenting a riot of colors to the environment.
Bhaitauli & Harela-
The people of Uttarakhand have great enthusiasm for their festivals. Harela is curiously a Kumauni festival celebrated to mark the beginning of the rainy season or the monsoon. The celebration falls on the first day of Shrawan
Ganga Dussehra-
Ganga Dusshera is celebrated in Uttarakhand with lot of enthusiasm. This festival starts on the tenth day of Jaishtha (May-June) according to the Hindu calendar. It begins on the Amavasya night (dark moon night) and continues till Dashami tithi or the tenth phase of the moon.
Makar Sankranti-
Sankranti or Sankrant is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘to move’ and usually symbolizes a harvest festival not only in India but in many South-East Asian countries as well. Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals of the Indian subcontinent.
Phool Dei-
The land of Uttarakhand is known for numerous fairs and festivals. All the festivals celebrated here have an immense deal of ceremonial grace and magnificence. Both the festivals of Phool Dei and Olgia/ Ghee Sankranti have a relation with nature
Janopunyu-
The people of Kumaon celebrate Raksha Bandhan and J anopunyu, the day on which people change their janeu (sacred thread). On this day the famous Bagwal fair is held at Devidhura in district Pithoragarh.
The three week long Nandadevi Rajjaat is one of the world famous festival of Uttaranchal. People from entire Garhwal-Kumaon as well as other parts of India and the world participate in Nandadevi Rajjaat Yatra
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