Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Enforce UCC, Promotes Uniformity

Uttarakhand is set to become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) today (January 27). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that with the implementation of UCC, there will be uniformity in all laws related to personal citizen matters, which discriminate on the basis of caste, religion, gender etc. He said that all necessary preparations have been completed for the implementation of UCC, including approving the rules of the Act and training of the concerned officials.

"Dear people of the state, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will come into force in the state from January 27, 2025, making Uttarakhand the first state in independent India where this law will be implemented.

All necessary preparations have been completed for the implementation of UCC, including approval of the Act rules and training of relevant officials. UCC will bring uniformity in society and ensure equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens. The Uniform Civil Code is just an offering by our state in the 'mahayagna' being performed by the Prime Minister to make the country a developed, organized, harmonious and self-reliant nation.

The Uniform Civil Code seeks to bring uniformity in all laws relating to individual civil matters discriminating on the basis of caste, religion, sex, etc. On Saturday, CM Dhami said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has fulfilled the promise made in 2022. He cited Article 44 of the Constitution, which mentions that the country shall endeavour to secure for the citizens "a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India." "

Article 44 of the Constitution is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy. Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Constitution of India contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are guidelines for the Government of India that aim to ensure socio-economic justice for the people and establish India as a welfare state.