To commemorate three decades of credible, value-based journalism, the newspaper released a special anniversary supplement. The highlight of the edition is a curated feature honouring 70 of the most influential living icons who share deep roots or enduring associations with Uttarakhand.
The special feature recognizes trailblazers across a wide spectrum of fields—including politics, defence, literature, sports, and the arts—who continue to actively contribute to the state’s culture, society, and national progress.
Among the prominent personalities featured in the 30th-anniversary edition are:
- Politics & Governance: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh.
- Defense & National Security: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and former Chief of Defence Staff Gen (Retd) Anil Chauhan.
- Literature & Arts: Celebrated authors Ruskin Bond and Stephen Alter; eminent poet and media personality Prasoon Joshi.
- Music & Culture: Legendary poet-singer Narendra Singh Negi and folk singer Pritam Bharatwan.
- Cinema & Entertainment: Noted actors Archana Puran Singh and Himani Shivpuri.
- Sports & Adventure: International cricketers Rishabh Pant and Sneh Rana; pioneering mountaineers Bachendri Pal and Harshwanti Bisht.
- Environment & Industry: Renowned environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt, alongside industrialists and philanthropists Dr. S. Farooq and Vijay Kumar Dhawan.
Extending their wishes on the occasion, Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Garhwal Post and its entire team. In their respective messages, they lauded the publication’s enduring contribution to journalism and praised its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional excellence and public service.
Reflecting on the three-decade journey, Garhwal Post Editor and Publisher Satish Sharma expressed his deep gratitude to the editorial team, staff, contributors, advertisers, and readers for their unwavering support. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the core values of independent journalism,” Sharma said, reaffirming the publication’s pledge to continue serving the people of Uttarakhand with credible, balanced, and responsible reporting in the years ahead.
