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21 States to Adopt Uttarakhand's Model, Central Unified Civil Code Unlikely
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM
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In a recent development, 21 Indian states have agreed to implement the Uttarakhand model of governance, while the central government is unlikely to introduce a Unified Civil Code.
The Uttarakhand model, which emphasizes decentralized governance and welfare schemes, has garnered support from 21 states across the country. These states have announced plans to adopt similar frameworks to improve administrative efficiency and citizen services.
The model, originally piloted in Uttarakhand, focuses on transparent budgeting, community participation, and targeted social welfare programs.
Despite the widespread acceptance at the state level, officials from the central government have indicated that a Unified Civil Code (UCC) is unlikely to be implemented in the near future. The UCC debate has been contentious, with concerns over its impact on cultural and religious diversity.
The adoption of the Uttarakhand model by 21 states could lead to significant reforms in local governance, potentially serving as a blueprint for national policy reforms.
The model, originally piloted in Uttarakhand, focuses on transparent budgeting, community participation, and targeted social welfare programs.
Despite the widespread acceptance at the state level, officials from the central government have indicated that a Unified Civil Code (UCC) is unlikely to be implemented in the near future. The UCC debate has been contentious, with concerns over its impact on cultural and religious diversity.
The adoption of the Uttarakhand model by 21 states could lead to significant reforms in local governance, potentially serving as a blueprint for national policy reforms.