UK Transformation Dialogues

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About Us

UK Transformation Dialogues 2026 is an initiative by The Times of India that focuses on Uttarakhand’s transition from terrain-bound limitations to sector-driven growth. Convening government leaders, industry voices, and domain experts in Dehradun, the platform explores tangible progress across tourism, infrastructure, hill economies, education, healthcare, women empowerment, and grassroots enterprise.

Designed as a strategic dialogue forum, the platform encourages focused conversations on practical solutions, sustainable development, and strengthening Uttarakhand’s economic identity. It highlights opportunities within the state, supports local enterprise, and promotes long-term, inclusive growth.

Workers carrying harvest in a yellow field

Agenda

+ 06:10 PM – 06:30 PM
Key Note Address - Uttarakhand’s Transformation: From Constraints to Capability
Dr. R Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS
Principal Secretary, Power & Managing Director, UIIDB
+ 06:30 PM – 06:55 PM
Panel 1 - Nature to Nurture: Eco-Tourism, Wildlife & the Wellness Economy
Sh. Ranjan Mishra, IFS
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dept of Forest, Govt. of Uttarakhand
Sh. Sandep Sahni
President, Hotel Association Uttarakhand
Dr. Lokesh Ohri
Anthropologist & Author
+ 06:55 PM – 07:15 PM
Fireside Chat 1 - Digital Education, Governance & Public Reason
Sh. Anand Ranganathan
Author & Scientist
+ 07:15 PM – 07:35 PM
Fireside Chat 2 - Women at the Heart of Uttarakhand’s Transformation
Shefali Shah
Indian Actress
+ 07:35 PM – 08:00 PM
Panel 2 - Building the Growth Engine: Infrastructure, Education & AI-Led Investment
Sh. B. D. Tiwari, IAS
Director General, Information, Vice Chairman, MDDA
Sh. Shikhar Saxena
Additional Director Dept. of Industries
Prof. Dr. Sachin Ghai
Graphic Era University, Dehradun
Sh. Mayank
Founder, CEO & Managing Director, ADROSONIC
+ 08:00 PM – 08:20 PM
Fireside Chat 3 - Spirituality and Wellness in Uttarakhand
Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati Ji
Global Spiritual Leader, Parmarth Niketan Ashram
+ 08:20 PM – 08:40 PM
Fireside Chat 4 - Pride Before Progress: Uttarakhand’s Cultural Awakening
Dr. Kumar Vishwas
Yugkavi