New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Women are central to Uttarakhand's culture, agriculture and livelihoods, Seva Sankalp Foundation founder-trustee Geeta Dhami said at a women-focused cultural programme organised in Tanakpur.

The foundation held 'Sawan Utsav 2026' at Milan Vatika, bringing together women for cultural performances, competitions and discussions around women's empowerment and economic independence. Ten women working in different fields were also presented the 'Nanda Shikhar Samman'.

Dhami, who attended the event, planted a sandalwood sapling under the 'Ek Paudha, Prakriti Ke Naam' campaign. Saplings were also distributed among women attending the programme, with participants encouraged to take part in plantation and environmental conse...