Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 14 Oct: Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu chaired a meeting of the committee constituted to oversee preparations for the Third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Diwas Conference-2026 at the Secretariat, here, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on ensuring the successful organisation of the event, effective publicity and maximum participation of Uttarakhandis residing outside the state.
The Principal Secretary directed officials to organise the conference in an innovative, youth-centric format in line with international standards, giving it a distinct identity. He emphasised identifying and inviting Uttarakhandis living in different states and cities across the country and excelling in diverse professional fields.
He said the conference should serve as an effective platform for meaningful dialogue with the Uttarakhand diaspora, enabling the state to benefit from their experience, suggestions and contributions towards Uttarakhand’s development.
Officials informed the meeting that registration for the Third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Diwas had commenced. The conference will be held on November 13 at Nityanand Auditorium, Doon University, Dehradun.
The Principal Secretary directed the concerned officials to finalise the detailed programme within a week and provide updates on the progress of preparations every three to four days.
Emphasising extensive publicity, he called for a coordinated promotional campaign through the media, advertisements, hoardings and social media. He also instructed officials to identify local invitees and ensure proper arrangements for transportation, vehicles, accommodation and meals. Preparations for the inaugural session, thematic sessions and cultural programmes must be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
He further directed officials to ensure cleanliness at the venue, maintain approach roads and make adequate arrangements for smooth traffic and transportation.
During the conference, short films showcasing the state government’s development initiatives, policies and welfare schemes will be screened to familiarise members of the Uttarakhand diaspora with the progress being made across various sectors.
The Principal Secretary instructed the departments to be informed of their respective responsibilities and complete all preparations in a timely manner through effective coordination.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Shailesh Bagauli, Vinod Kumar Suman, C. Ravishankar, Rajendra Kumar, Doon University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Surekha Dangwal, Dehradun Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah, Member of the Uttarakhand Pravasi Cell Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal, Deputy Director, Information, Badri Chand, and other officials.
