According to the 2015 report, Uttarakhand ranked 10th in Human Development Index (HDI) among Indian states, performing well in literacy, life expectancy, and standard of living, but had gaps in employment and healthcare access in remote areas.

Nainital, a major tourist destination, faced a serious water crisis in 2015 due to low rainfall, depletion of Naini Lake water levels, and rising tourist footfall, prompting water rationing measures.

Mana, the last Indian village near the Indo-China border, was identified under the Smart Village concept in 2015 to strengthen border development and improve infrastructure for both security and tourism.

After the 2013 floods, the Kedarnath Temple restoration was underway. By 2015, significant progress (around 50%) had been made, including road connectivity, helipad repairs, and temple infrastructure.

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, completed 80 years in 2015. It holds the distinction of being India’s first national park and is famous for its tiger population.

The Gangotri Glacier, one of the largest in the central Himalayas and a source of the Ganges, was reported to be retreating by around 22 meters per year, signaling the impact of climate change in the region.

Dr. Anil Joshi, a noted environmentalist and social worker from Uttarakhand, received the Padma Shri in 2015 for his work in promoting eco-friendly agriculture and rural development in the Himalayan region.

The “Apna Gaon Apni Chhutti” (Our Village, Our Holiday) scheme was launched to encourage tourists to experience village life in Uttarakhand, aimed at promoting eco-tourism and generating rural employment.

The Loharinag Pala Hydroelectric Project on the Bhagirathi River was one of the major projects that faced continued stalling in 2015 due to concerns from environmentalists and religious leaders over the sanctity and ecological impact on the Ganga River.

Snow Leopard, a rare and endangered species, was spotted and video recorded in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in 2015. This was a significant moment as it indicated improved wildlife monitoring and ecological balance in high-altitude zones.

On June 21, 2015, Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh hosted a grand celebration of the International Yoga Day with thousands of participants from across the world, making it a major spiritual and international event.

The Bhagirathi River, considered sacred in Hinduism, was declared a 'living entity' by a local body in Uttarakhand in 2015. This decision was a precursor to the landmark 2017 Uttarakhand High Court judgment declaring Ganga and Yamuna as living entities.

On State Foundation Day 2020 (November 9), alongside a hot-air balloon festival, the government opened India’s longest suspension bridge and announced a ₹25,000 crore development plan for Gairsain, the announced summer capital

In 2020, the government announced it would begin valuing its ecosystem services by introducing a Gross Environment Product, estimating the economic value of its forests, rivers, and biodiversity—estimated at ₹95 112 crore per year

The state agreed to allocate land in Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Uttarkashi districts to the IAF for establishing air-defence radar stations and a new Advanced Landing Ground in the hills, along with telecom incentives up to ₹40 lakh

In early 2020, the state launched Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana (28 May) to support returning migrants with self-employment loans, and Saubhagyawati Yojana (13 March) to provide nutritious kits for pregnant mothers and newborns

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the artificial Suryadhar Lake in late November 2020, capable of irrigating 18 villages, supplying water to 19 villages, and serving as a tourist spot

On 11 September 2020, the state introduced this scheme with ₹18 cr funding to integrate agriculture, animal husbandry, skill training, etc., in 474 highly migratory villages—aiming to stop migrant exodus

In June 2020, the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority approved a 73 km light‑metro corridor linking Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar—making it a landmark urban mobility project for the state

The Ayushman Yojna was rolled out to all 614 PHCs and 24 CHCs, allowing up to ₹5 lakh in coverage—significantly increasing access to medical care in remote Himalayan areas

On June 15, 2025, a Bell 407 helicopter crashed near Gaurikund en route to Kedarnath, killing seven including a toddler. Helicopter services were suspended until mid‑September, raising safety and ecological concerns

On June 21, 2025, the President inaugurated Yoga Day in Dehradun, while the CM launched Uttarakhand’s first-ever State-level Yoga Policy. It includes plans for five yoga hubs by 2030, integration in AYUSH centers by 2026, ₹11 crore for research, and developing Rishikesh as a global wellness destination

In July 2021, the Research Wing under Sanjiv Chaturvedi launched India’s first Cryptogamic garden in Dehradun at approximately 9,000 feet, showcasing 70+ species of non-flowering plants

On January 1, 2023, the Uttarakhand government introduced a Street Children Policy, aligning with national guidelines to aid education, health, shelter, and skill development for street-involved children

The Act, passed in December 2019 to create a Char Dham shrine board, was repealed on November 30, 2021, following pressure from priests and the high-power committee review

In 2024, researchers identified Myotis himalaicus (Himalayan long-tailed myotis) in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary—a key discovery that boosts the known bat species in India to 135

On October 30, 2023, 27 cabinet proposals passed—including a ₹628 cr scheme to link 1,600 herbs with livelihoods in 12,000 Van Panchayats over ten years

The BJP, led by Pushkar Singh Dhami, won 47 of 70 seats in the February 14, 2022 assembly election—the first time an incumbent Uttarakhand government was re-elected .