The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will attend Destination Uttarakhand: Investors Summit 2018, in Dehradun on October 7th, 2018.
Uttarakhand ranked first among Hill States in the “Ease of Doing Business” rankings, in 2017. With double digit GSDP growth rate in 2017-18, it is one of the fastest growing States in India.
The State will seek to leverage its potential and existing strengths in areas such as tourism, health and wellness, and manufacturing etc, through this Summit.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed joy and pride at the inclusion of Deepavali in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.
Responding to a post by UNESCO handle on X, Shri Modi said:
“People in India and around the world are thrilled.
For us, Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos. It is the soul of our civilisation. It personifies illumination and righteousness. The addition of Deepavali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List will contribute to the festival’s global popularity even further.
May the ideals of Prabhu Shri Ram keep guiding us for eternity.
@UNESCO”
People in India and around the world are thrilled.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2025
For us, Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos. It is the soul of our civilisation. It personifies illumination and righteousness. The addition of Deepavali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List will… https://t.co/JxKEDsv8fT
