Uttarakhand is celebrating its 18th Foundation Day today. It became a state of the Union, after separation from Uttar Pradesh.

President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted the people of the state on this occasion.

In a tweet, Mr Kovind hoped that the state will continue to prosper and develop in the years to come.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also greeted people of Uttarakhand.

In a tweet, Mr Modi hoped the state which is a confluence of nature, progress and rich culture, will continue to set new records on the path of development.