Uttarakhand passes bill banning sale of land to outsiders; CM Pushkar Singh Dhami calls it 'historic'

The Uttarakhand government passed the Uttarakhand (Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, enhancing land laws to protect cultural heritage and environmental balance. The legislation, aimed at regulating land purchases and preserving state interests, excludes municipal corporations, nagar panchayats, and cantonment boards.