Dehradun, July 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority at a programme held at the Chief Minister's residence. On the occasion, he also distributed recognition certificates to various minority educational institutions, the CMO said.

The Chief Minister also presented NCERT textbooks to students of minority schools and said that the initiative would provide a strong foundation for their future by promoting quality and modern education.

Addressing the gathering, Dhami said that Uttarakhand, besides being Devbhoomi, has a rich legacy of knowledge, education and spirituality. He noted that the state has, for centuries, inspired the world with its tradition...