Uttarakhand government has officially renamed 15 places across Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. The move aligns with aim to honour public sentiment and preserve Indian culture and heritage by recognising historical personalities and traditional Indian values.
Purpose of Renaming
- To honour contributions of great personalities towards Indian culture.
- To revive Indian heritage and replace colonial and Mughal-era names with names of Indian icons.
- To inspire citizens, especially the youth, through cultural identity and pride.
District-Wise Renamed Locations
Haridwar District
| Old Name | New Name |
| Aurangzebpur | Shivaji Nagar |
| Gajiwali | Arya Nagar |
| Chandpur | Jyotiba Phule Nagar |
| Mohammadpur Jat | Mohanpur Jat |
| Khanpur Kursli | Ambedkar Nagar |
| Indrishpur | Nandpur |
| Khanpur | Shri Krishna Puri |
| Akbarpur Fazalpur | Vijaynagar |
Dehradun District
| Old Name | New Name |
| Miyanwala | Ramji Wala |
| Pirwala (Vikasnagar) | Kesari Nagar |
| Chandpur Khurd | Prithviraj Nagar |
| Abdulla Nagar | Daksh Nagar |
Nainital District
| Old Name | New Name |
| Nawabi Road | Atal Marg |
| Panchakki to ITI Marg | Guru Gowalkar Marg |
Udham Singh Nagar District
| Old Name | New Name |
| Nagar Panchayat Sultanpur Patti | Kaushalya Puri |
Procedure for Renaming of a City
A resolution is raised by a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
The State Assembly deliberates and discusses consequences.
If passed by simple majority, the resolution is considered approved.
The State Legislature then makes the necessary official changes.
Renaming Of State (As per Constitution):
Article 3 & 4 of the Indian Constitution governs this process.
A bill to rename a state is introduced in Parliament on the President’s recommendation.
The President seeks the view of the concerned state legislature.
Views are not binding, but considered important.
The bill is passed by simple majority in both houses of Parliament. After the President’s assent, the new name becomes official.