Dehradun (Uttarakhand)

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his heartfelt wishes to all students appearing for the board examinations of the Uttarakhand Board of School Education, which began today, a release from the Chief Minister's office stated.

"The Uttarakhand School Education Board examinations are starting today. On this important occasion, heartfelt best wishes to all the students..." he wrote on X.

उत्तराखंड विद्यालयी शिक्षा परिषद की बोर्ड परीक्षाएं आज से शुरू हो रही हैं। इस महत्वपूर्ण अवसर पर सभी छात्र-छात्राओं को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

आपने पूरे वर्ष परिश्रम, अनुशासन और समर्पण के साथ अध्ययन किया है। अब समय है आत्मविश्वास और सकारात्मक सोच के साथ अपनी प्रतिभा को प्रदर्शित…

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) February 21, 2026

The Chief Minister told students that they have studied with hard work, discipline, and dedication throughout the year. Now is the time to showcase their talent with confidence and a positive mindset. He said that examinations are not the ultimate measure of success in life, but an important step toward a bright future.

"You have studied throughout the year with hard work, discipline, and dedication. Now is the time to showcase your talent with confidence and positive thinking. The examination is not the final test of success in life, but rather an important step towards your bright future..." he added.

Further, he advised students to take their exams with a calm mind, focus, and strong self-belief. Expressing his confidence, he said that he is certain students will make their parents, teachers, and the state proud. He also prayed for their success and a bright future.

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Meanwhile, he attended the Maa Chandika Mahavanyath Devara Yatra held at village Biron Deval in Agastyamuni block of Rudraprayag district.

During the visit, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the Maa Chandika temple, participated in the Maha Yagya, and performed rituals amid Vedic chanting, seeking the blessings of Maa Chandika and praying for the prosperity and well-being of the state.