New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Uttarakhand has received positive assurances from the Centre on three proposals linked to higher education, Ayurveda and road connectivity. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also urged people living outside the state to contribute their experience and resources to its development. The developments were highlighted at the third Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan at Doon University in Dehradun on Friday.

Union ministers have said proposals for an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), an All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) at Khurpia Farm in Kichha, and national highway status for the Uttarkashi-Kamad-Ayarkhal-Budakedar-Chamiyala-Ghansali-Tilwara road will be considered through the relevant pro...