Haridwar: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed a one-day orientation and capacity-building training program for three-tier panchayat representatives in Haridwar on Thursday, stating that empowered panchayats form the bedrock of a developed Uttarakhand.
Launching the initiative—which simultaneously connects over 60,000 panchayat representatives across all development blocks—CM Dhami urged representatives to adopt the spirit of ‘Mera Gaon-Meri Jimmedari’ (My Village-My Responsibility) to ensure government benefits reach the most marginalized citizens.
Key Highlights of the Address:
- Peoples’ Plan Campaign (Jan Yojana Abhiyaan): Development plans being formulated at village, block, and district levels under the campaign launched on October 2, 2026, must prioritize local requirements, public suggestions, and strict timelines.
- Infrastructure Priorities: Focus on basic necessities including drinking water, roads, sanitation, education, and healthcare, with transparent reviews during Gram Sabhas.
- Digital Panchayats & Transparency: Highlighted that out of 7,817 Gram Panchayats, 5,972 operate as Gram Sachivalayas, over 1,000 are computerized, and project progress is geotagged via e-Gram Swaraj. Over 56,000 representatives received training in 2025–26.
- Rural Economy & Women Empowerment: Strengthening rural livelihoods through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), agriculture, horticulture, local products, homestays, and implementing 30% horizontal reservation for women in government jobs.
Cabinet Minister Madan Kaushik, Cabinet Minister Pradeep Batra, Zila Panchayat Chairperson Kiran Chaudhary, Ranipur MLA Aadesh Chauhan, Former Minister Swami Yatishwaranand, DM Mayur Dixit, and SSP Navneet Singh Bhullar were among the prominent attendees.
