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PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the true meaning of development is not limited to plans and statistics, but rather its positive impact should be visible in the lives of the ordinary citizens. He said that the government’s goal is to alleviate people’s hardships and improve the future of every family. He was addressing a programme organised to release the Information and Public Relations department’s Vikas Pustika-2026, ‘Shashakt Netratva, Vikas Ki Unchi Udan’ at Gorkha Military Inter College, Garhi Cantt on Monday on the occasion of Uttarakhand State Foundation Day. He said that the booklet not only presents the account of the government’s work before the public but also reminds them of future responsibilities. Paying tribute to the martyrs of the Statehood movement, the CM said that the creation of Uttarakhand was the result of the people’s struggle and sacrifice. He said that the State government is also continuously improving the health and education sectors. Work is underway with the goal of establishing a medical college in every district. The expansion of specialized medical facilities in Dehradun, Haldwani and Srinagar and the development of facilities such as the AIIMS satellite centre in Kichha, will further strengthen health services. Dhami said that the successful hosting of the G-20 summit gave global recognition to Uttarakhand, while the 38th National Games established the State’s sporting talent and organizational capabilities at the national level. Efforts are underway to link tourism with round the year employment and livelihoods through the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission, Winter Yatra and the development of new tourist destinations.  He said according to estimates for 2025-26, the size of the State’s economy is approximately Rs 3.82 lakh crore, while the budget for 2026-27 is over Rs 1.11 lakh crore. The CM said that numerous efforts are being made to economically empower women’s self-help groups, promote self-employment and provide markets for local products. The State has recorded a 44 per cent increase in reverse migration.  BJP State president Mahendra Bhatt, cabinet ministers Subodh Uniyal, Ganesh Joshi and Khajan Das, MLAs and senior officers of State administration attended the programme.