On July 19, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke at the Uttarakhand Nivesh Utsav in Rudrapur. He said PM Narendra Modi’s government gave Uttarakhand Rs 1.86 lakh crore over the last 10 years for taxes and grants. That’s 3.5 times more than the Rs 53,000 crore given by the Congress-led UPA government from 2004 to 2014. Plus, Modi’s government added Rs 31,000 crore for roads, Rs 40,000 crore for railways, and Rs 100 crore for airports—making it 4.5 times more than UPA’s total help.
Wow, Rs 1.86 lakh crore? That’s a huge boost for Uttarakhand!
Slamming Congress
Shah called out the Congress party in Uttarakhand for complaining on social media about what the state has gained. He shared these big numbers to “silence” them. He told Congress to stop playing small politics and support the state’s growth instead of blocking it. Shah warned that if they don’t, Congress might lose all its support in Uttarakhand. He also said Congress opposed making Uttarakhand a state, but PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee made it happen, and Modi’s team is helping it grow.
Shah’s not holding back! He’s telling Congress to step up or step out.
Big Plans for Uttarakhand
Shah said PM Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047 includes growing small states like Uttarakhand. Modi’s team fought in court to build an all-weather road for the Char Dham pilgrimage to boost tourism, despite protests from activists. They’re also planning ropeways at places like Hemkunt Sahib and Sonprayag. Shah praised CM Pushkar Singh Dhami for bringing industries, creating 81,000 jobs, and expecting 2.5 lakh more from related businesses.
Ropeways and roads? That’s gonna make traveling in Uttarakhand so cool!
Investment Success
At the Nivesh Utsav, Shah and CM Dhami showed off Uttarakhand’s progress. After the Global Investors Summit in Dehradun in December 2023, projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore from 1,779 signed deals (totaling Rs 3.5 lakh crore) are already started. Dhami said the state made it easy to start businesses with a single-window system and 30 new policies for industries, logistics, and small businesses. They also set up a startup center with Rs 200 crore to help new companies.
Rs 1 lakh crore in projects? Uttarakhand’s becoming a big deal for businesses!
CM Dhami’s Work
Dhami said Uttarakhand is now super investor-friendly, thanks to PM Modi’s guidance. They simplified rules based on what investors wanted, leading to big deals. The state’s focusing on Yoga, Ayurveda, natural healing, and organic farming to grow. Shah praised Dhami for clear policies, fast work, and balancing growth with nature. During the event, Shah also started projects worth Rs 1,342 crore, like public welfare schemes, from Rudrapur’s Sports Stadium.
Yoga and organic farming? That’s such a cool plan for Uttarakhand!
Why This Matters
Shah’s speech shows how much Modi’s government is investing in Uttarakhand—way more than Congress did. The Rs 1.86 lakh crore plus extra for roads and railways is helping create jobs and better travel, like the Char Dham road. The Nivesh Utsav proves Uttarakhand’s becoming a hot spot for businesses, with Rs 1 lakh crore already in action. An X post from @ANI said, “Amit Shah says Modi govt gave 4.5x more funds than UPA for Uttarakhand!” This could make the state stronger and richer, but Congress might lose ground if they keep fighting. What do you think about all this money for Uttarakhand? Tell me!