Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the UCC portal, indicating its formal adoption. The UCC aims to provide equal rights for all citizens, standardizing laws for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption while excluding Scheduled Tribes to protect their rights.
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