Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, concluded a meeting at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The session, which began at 11:00 AM, lasted approximately one and a half hours, during which eight key proposals received approval.
The Cabinet also expressed condolences over the tragic plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, observing two minutes of silence for the departed souls.
Key Decisions of the Uttarakhand Cabinet
The Cabinet approved significant measures across multiple sectors, including health, revenue, industrial development, tribal welfare, water resources, green hydrogen, education, and defense infrastructure.
Health Sector
- Health Worker and Health Supervisor Service Rules 2026 were approved under the Medical, Health, and Family Welfare Department, streamlining employment and service standards for health personnel.
Revenue and Land Management
- Rules were approved to determine procedures for land acquisition through mutual agreement with landowners for development projects in Uttarakhand.
Industrial Development
- Amendment approved for the transfer of 1,354.14 acres of land in Udham Singh Nagar (Prag Form) to SIDCUL for industrial development.
Tribal Welfare
- Departmental restructuring approved to improve the functioning of Scheduled Tribe welfare schemes in tribal-dominated districts: Dehradun, Chamoli, Udham Singh Nagar, and Pithoragarh.
- Uttarakhand Scheduled Tribe Welfare Gazetted Officer Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025 approved.
Water Resources
- Decision made to apply water charges/fees for non-agricultural use of groundwater in Uttarakhand.
Renewable Energy
- Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 approved to promote green hydrogen production and sustainable energy initiatives in the state.
Education
- Amendment made to the Uttarakhand Private University Act, 2023.
- Approval granted to establish a new university under the name GRD Uttarakhand University.
Defense and Civil Aviation
- Consent given for the transfer of Gauchar and Chilyalisoud airstrips to the Defence Ministry for joint civilian and military use under Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) agreements with the Indian Air Force.
Broader Impact of Cabinet Decisions
These approvals reflect the Uttarakhand government’s focus on:
- Strengthening health services and departmental governance
- Boosting industrial development and employment opportunities
- Enhancing tribal welfare schemes
- Promoting sustainable water use and green energy initiatives
- Expanding higher education infrastructure
- Strengthening civil-military aviation cooperation
The Cabinet meeting highlights the state government’s commitment to balanced development across social, industrial, environmental, and strategic sectors.
