Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami marks three years in office with key announcements

On the occasion of completing

three years in office

, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made several major announcements on Sunday, with a focus on students, youth, UPNAL, and contractual employees.
The state government will offer financial assistance to students preparing for competitive exams and graduates. A dedicated platform will also be created to provide employment-oriented training. To oversee this initiative, a high-level committee will be formed. Additionally, a policy for the regular appointment of UPNAL and contractual employees will be introduced soon. Furthermore, government projects worth up to Rs 10 crore will be exclusively awarded to local contractors.
Celebrating three years of governance
The announcements were made during a event at Parade Ground, marking three years of service, good governance, and development. The event witnessed a large gathering of enthusiastic supporters.

In his address, CM Dhami paid tribute to the martyrs of Uttarakhand, as well as to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for guiding Uttarakhand through challenges, enabling the state to achieve remarkable milestones over the past three years.
Dhami also addressed concerns over regionalism and caste-based divisions, stating that such narratives undermine the sacrifices made by the leaders of the statehood movement and dishonor the spirit of Uttarakhand.
Three years of achievements and key decisions outlined
During the program, the chief minister presented the government's achievements over the past three years. He highlighted the administration’s efforts to strengthen infrastructure in key sectors such as education, health, roads, sports, drinking water, and air connectivity. Additionally, the government has formulated over 30 new policies for the state's holistic development, implementing several new initiatives. As a result, Uttarakhand's progress is clearly visible in all sectors.
He specifically mentioned key initiatives, including the provision of three LPG cylinders for Antyodaya families, 30% horizontal reservation for women in the state, 10% horizontal reservation for statehood activists, old-age pension benefits, reinstatement of the sports quota in government jobs, scholarships for students, and free pathological tests for 207 types of medical examinations.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the state's top ranking in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index for 2023-24 and its recognition in the "Achievers" category for Ease of Doing Business and the "Leaders" category in the Startup Rankings. He announced that Uttarakhand has recorded a remarkable 4.4% decline in its unemployment rate, surpassing the national average. The state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has seen a 13.59% growth compared to 2023-24, and per capita income has increased by 11.33%, again outperforming the national average.
Major policy initiatives
The Chief Minister emphasized the significance of major events such as the G-20 meetings, the Global Investors Summit, and the National Games. He also stressed the importance of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) from Devbhoomi, which he claimed has had a nationwide impact.
He highlighted various laws introduced under his administration, including the anti-copying law, laws against riots and religious conversions, and land laws to protect Uttarakhand from land mafias.
Dhami assured the public that over 70% of the commitments made in the 2022 vision document have been fulfilled, with the remaining promises set to be completed soon.
Release of the book ‘Three Years of Service, Good Governance, and Development’
On this occasion, the Chief Minister released the publication ‘Three Years of Service, Good Governance, and Development’ by the Information and Public Relations Department, detailing the government’s decisions, schemes, and achievements over the past three years. He also digitally launched the ‘Devbhoomi Rajat Utsav – Sankalp Se Siddhi’ calendar and inaugurated a content creator competition.
Honoring 13 children who escaped child begging and joined mainstream education
During the event, 13 children who were rehabilitated from child begging and enrolled in mainstream education at the Intensive Care Center at Sadhu Ram Inter College, Dehradun, were honored. A total of ?10 crore was distributed as compensation to landowners who had given up their land for the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project. Under the Atal Housing Scheme, beneficiaries were handed checks and house keys by the Chief Minister. Various public welfare schemes of the state government benefitted numerous people, and commendation certificates were awarded to those who made notable contributions.
Cultural performances and public participation
As part of the celebrations marking three years of governance, artists presented cultural performances reflecting the rich heritage of the state. Before the main event, the Chief Minister participated in a roadshow from Kanak Chowk to Parade Ground and visited various exhibition stalls.
Programs held across all districts
The main program held in Dehradun was broadcast live across all districts. Various events were organized at the district and block levels. Health camps and other initiatives were conducted to extend the benefits of government welfare schemes to the public. Ministers and other public representatives participated as chief guests in district-level events.