Dehradun, Sept. 25 -- Uttarakhand Home Secretary Shailesh Bagauli on Thursday reviewed the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the state through a video conference with all District Magistrates from his office at the Secretariat, according to a release.

Shailesh Bagauli directed all District Magistrates to raise awareness among people through various platforms and encourage them to mandatorily register their marriages under the UCC.

The state Home Secretary announced that the first UCC Day will be observed on January 27, 2026, during which awareness programs related to the UCC will be organised in every district. He also sought suggestions from the District Magistrates regarding the framework of these programs.

The Se...