The Tanakpur–Almora Highway project was inaugurated to significantly reduce travel time between Kumaon and Garhwal, promoting tourism and economic activity in remote hill areas.

HNBGU, based in Srinagar (Garhwal), launched India’s first dedicated Himalayan Climate Research Institute to study climate change, glacial retreat, and ecological degradation in the Himalayan region, supported by the Ministry of Environment.

Project Akash Ganga focuses on rejuvenating dried-up rivers and streams using decentralized rainwater harvesting systems. It's part of the broader water conservation strategy to tackle glacier retreat and seasonal water shortages.

The Devdarshan RFID System was introduced to manage the large pilgrim influx during Char Dham Yatra. Pilgrims wear RFID-enabled cards for tracking, crowd control, and emergency response across the four shrines — Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

The Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2025 was held in Dehradun to attract investment in green energy, tourism, and infrastructure. It featured participation from international investors and highlighted the state's potential in eco-tourism and hydropower.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) partnered with the Uttarakhand Forest Department to provide drone technology and AI-based surveillance to tackle increasing incidents of forest fires, especially during the dry season.

The Ganga Riverfront Development in Rishikesh received a significant boost as part of the central government's Smart Cities and Namami Gange projects. It includes beautification, ghats development, and tourism infrastructure.

The Himalayan Eco-Trail was launched to boost eco-friendly tourism by developing trekking routes, promoting local culture, and reducing environmental impact. It focuses on sustainable travel in hill districts like Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh.

A new helipad was inaugurated at Kedarnath Temple in 2025 to provide easy access for pilgrims, especially those with physical limitations. The government also increased helicopter frequency to reduce trekking time, making the temple more accessible for visitors.

The Affordable Housing for Migrants Scheme was launched in 2025 to provide affordable housing for migrants returning to Uttarakhand. The aim is to accommodate thousands of workers and families who had previously migrated to urban areas due to the lack of opportunities in their home regions.

The Van Panchayat Shakti Yojana is designed to empower community-managed forest institutions, or Van Panchayats, by providing training, financial support, and infrastructure. This initiative aims to promote sustainable livelihoods through forest-based resources while ensuring forest conservation.

The Hill Resorts Development Scheme aims to establish eco-friendly resorts in remote hilly areas to promote hill tourism, create employment, and reduce the migration of people from these areas. The resorts will be built with modern facilities while preserving ecological balance.

In 2025, Valley of Flowers National Park was added to the UNESCO tentative list as a World Heritage site. This recognition aims to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism. The park is home to a vast variety of endemic alpine flowers and endangered species.

Uttarakhand adapted the “Lakhpati Didi Yojana” to train rural women in entrepreneurship, digital skills, and micro-businesses. The goal is to empower at least one woman per SHG family to earn ₹1 lakh annually.

Corbett Tiger Reserve once again recorded the highest number of tigers among India’s national parks, with focused conservation programs, anti-poaching measures, and improved prey availability contributing to this success.

The 2025 education reform focused on digital transformation, aiming to implement smart classrooms in every government school by the end of the year. Tablets, e-content, and interactive learning tools are being provided under the policy.

The Tanakpur–Bageshwar Expressway is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at reducing travel time between Kumaon and Garhwal regions, boosting trade, tourism, and emergency connectivity in hilly terrain.

Dehradun was declared the first Science City of Uttarakhand due to the presence of institutions like IIRS, FRI, Wadia Institute, and Survey of India. The government aims to promote research and scientific temper among students and citizens.

The Mukhyamantri Saur Swarozgar Yojana supports unemployed youth and returning migrants by providing financial aid to set up solar energy-based self-employment units, such as solar pump installations and mini-grids.

The 2025 Khel Mahakumbh was inaugurated in Pithoragarh, focusing on promoting grassroots sports and youth engagement in remote hill districts. Thousands of students and athletes from across the state participate in this annual event.

The Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana was expanded to include cashless treatment for all residents up to ₹5 lakh, regardless of income level. Over 200 hospitals are empaneled under this scheme, which now covers 100% of the population.

The "One Forest One Village" program links each forest division with a nearby village to encourage sustainable tourism, forest conservation, and tribal livelihood. The program fosters community participation in eco-tourism and conservation.

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took over as the Governor of Uttarakhand in 2025. He previously served as Governor of Himachal Pradesh and is known for his administrative acumen. The Governor plays a key constitutional role in the state.

In 2020, Gairsain, located between Kumaon and Garhwal regions, was declared the summer capital of Uttarakhand. The move was politically symbolic to address regional balance and promote development in interior hilly areas. Dehradun remains the winter capital.

The budget was presented in March 2025, outlining allocations for various sectors.

The government approved a draft law restricting land purchases by non-residents in most districts.

The Chief Minister announced plans to develop these corridors to boost religious tourism and enhance facilities for pilgrims.

In May 2025, the Forest Research Centre in Lalkuan developed North India's first nursery dedicated to gum-producing tree species. This initiative aims to conserve and promote species that are becoming rare, supporting biodiversity and providing economic opportunities through gum production.