Haridwar: A cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Fair Control Auditorium in Haridwar on Monday. The meeting approved 13 proposals related to the state’s overall development, infrastructure, public welfare schemes, and youth. Key among them are the new rules for recruiting demobilized Agniveers into Group ‘C’ uniformed posts, the establishment of a Oriental Research Institute in Haridwar, and the Chief Minister’s State Bravery Award scheme for children.
The Chief Minister said that holding a cabinet meeting in Haridwar aims to take decisions concerning the public directly among the people. Before the meeting, the Chief Minister and cabinet members worshipped Maa Ganga and performed aarti on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life. Prayers were offered for the Prime Minister’s health and longevity, as well as the country’s progress, prosperity, and public welfare. The cabinet also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Government of India for their continuous support in Uttarakhand’s development.
All 13 Cabinet Decisions:
- Gratitude to PM and Central Government: Expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India for their continuous support in Uttarakhand’s development.
- Madan Mohan Malaviya Oriental Research Institute: Granted in-principle approval for the formation of a society for the institute’s development in Haridwar.
- Investment and Infrastructure Act: Approved amendments to the schedule of the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Development Act.
- Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill: Approved presenting the Second Uttarakhand Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly.
- Flood Plain Zoning Rules: Approved the Uttarakhand Flood Plain Zoning Rules, 2026.
- Third Session of the Assembly: Approved convening the third session of the fifth Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand for 2026.
- Fire and Emergency Services Bill: Approved presenting the Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Services Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly.
- Recruitment Rules for Demobilized Agniveers: Approved new rules regarding the recruitment of demobilized Agniveers into Group ‘C’ uniformed posts.
- Financial Powers in Culture Department: Approved amendments to provisions related to financial powers in the Culture Department.
- Water and Sanitation Mission Posts: Approved the continuation of 215 posts under Swajal and the State Water and Sanitation Mission.
- Affordable Housing in Haridwar: Approved relaxing the width of the approach road for an affordable housing project in Haridwar.
- Correction of Khasra Number Error: Approved rectifying a Khasra number error in a government order regarding land-use change in Udham Singh Nagar.
- Chief Minister’s State Bravery Award: Approved the Chief Minister’s State Bravery Award scheme for children.
By approving the new recruitment rules for demobilized Agniveers into Group ‘C’ uniformed posts, the cabinet has taken a step toward providing opportunities in government services. Additionally, approval was granted to table the Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill and the Fire and Emergency Services Bill in the Legislative Assembly.
Plans are underway to promote Indian yoga, meditation, astrology, and other spiritual and cultural activities through the Madan Mohan Malaviya Oriental Research Institute at Rishikul Ground in Haridwar. Proposals related to housing projects, posts under the Water and Sanitation Mission, and the Culture Department’s financial framework were also approved.
Following the meeting, Director General of Information Vanshidhar Tiwari briefed media personnel on the cabinet’s decisions. Terming the Central Government’s support crucial for the state’s overall development, the cabinet expressed hope for continued cooperation in future development works tailored to Uttarakhand’s hilly, border, and strategic conditions.
