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Uttarakhand Secures Centre’s Commitment to IISER, Ayurveda Institute and Highway Projects
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:17 PM
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The central government has assured Uttarakhand that it will establish an IISER, an Ayurveda institute, and proceed with proposed highway projects.
The central government has confirmed its intention to set up an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) and an Ayurveda institute in Uttarakhand. In addition, it has pledged to advance the state’s highway development plans, aiming to improve connectivity across the region.
Uttarakhand, known for its Himalayan terrain and growing tourism sector, stands to benefit from the new scientific and medical institutions. The IISER will focus on advanced research and education in basic sciences, while the Ayurveda institute is expected to promote traditional medicine and attract students nationwide.
The highway proposals, which have been pending for several years, are expected to enhance trade and mobility for remote districts. The assurance from the Centre is seen as a significant step toward boosting the state’s infrastructure and educational landscape.
Uttarakhand, known for its Himalayan terrain and growing tourism sector, stands to benefit from the new scientific and medical institutions. The IISER will focus on advanced research and education in basic sciences, while the Ayurveda institute is expected to promote traditional medicine and attract students nationwide.
The highway proposals, which have been pending for several years, are expected to enhance trade and mobility for remote districts. The assurance from the Centre is seen as a significant step toward boosting the state’s infrastructure and educational landscape.