State PCS - Uttarakhand (UKPSC)

• 01 Apr 2025

Uttarakhand Renames 18 Places

Why in News? 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister announced change in the names of 18 places located in Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts. 

 Key Points 

• Objective Behind the Name Changes: 
  • The Chief Minister stated that the renaming initiative aims to respect public sentiment and preserve Indian culture and heritage. 
  • He emphasized that the new names will inspire people by honoring great personalities who contributed to Indian culture. 
• Renamed Places: 
  • In Haridwar District: 
    • Aurangzebpur (Bhagwanpur block) → Shivaji Nagar 
    • Ghaziwali (Bahadrabad block) → Arya Nagar 
    • Chandpur (Bahadrabad block) → Jyotiba Phule Nagar 
    • Mohammedpur Jaat (Narsan block) → Mohanpur Jaat 
    • Khanpur Kursali (Narsan block) → Ambedkar Nagar 
    • Idirispur (Khanpur block) → Nandpur 
    • Khanpur (Khanpur block) → Shree Krishnapur 
    • Akbarpur Fazalpur (Roorkee) → Vijay Nagar 
  • In Dehradun: 
    • Miyanwala → Ramjiwala 
    • Peerwala → Kesri Nagar 
    • Chandpur Khurd → Prithviraj Nagar 
    • Abdulpur → Daksh Nagar 
  • In Nainital: 
    • Nawabi Road → Atal Marg 
    • Panchakki to IIT Road → Guru Gowalkar Marg 
  • In Udham Singh Nagar: 
    • Sultanpur Patti Nagar Panchayat → Kaushalyapuri