Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting late into the night at the Chief Minister’s Residence with all District Magistrates (DMs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) from across the state. Lasting approximately four hours, the meeting included a detailed review of several important subjects, including the progress of development works, public amenities, law and order, preparations for upcoming festivals, disaster management, election-related tasks, effective implementation of the district plan, and preparations for the Haridwar Kumbh 2027.
The meeting was attended by the Home Secretary, the Commissioners of the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions, the Inspectors General of Police of both police ranges, and other concerned senior officials. The Chief Minister gave clear directives to officials that all work must be completed in a time-bound, high-quality, and results-oriented manner in alignment with the government’s priorities. Any kind of negligence, undue delay, or tendency to shirk responsibility in matters concerning public interest will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The government’s priority is to provide better facilities to the public, ensure quick resolution of their grievances, and make the good governance system in the state even more effective. Officials were instructed not to confine themselves to their offices but to regularly visit the field, assess ground realities, and ensure on-the-spot resolution of problems.
Review of Road Conditions:
Reviewing the condition of roads across the state, the CM directed all District Magistrates to conduct physical inspections of roads in their respective districts and immediately initiate pending repair works. Speeding up the campaign to make roads pothole-free, the work must be completed within the stipulated timeline.
Furthermore, there should be no compromise whatsoever on the quality of road construction and repair work. CM Dhami stated that he himself will soon tour the entire state by road. If any broken road or negligence in repair work is found anywhere, accountability of the concerned official will be fixed.
Regular Review of Pending Works:
He instructed officials to ensure quality of work on the ground rather than just showing progress on paper. DMs should coordinate with the concerned departments to conduct regular reviews of pending works and have them completed on a priority basis.
Strict directions were given to pay serious attention to the condition of roads excavated for laying sewer and drinking water pipelines. He stated that incomplete works must be completed by November 1, and immediate repair of the dug-up roads must be ensured so that general citizens, traders, and travelers do not face unnecessary inconvenience in commuting.
The CM instructed District Magistrates to hold coordination meetings with concerned departments and implementing agencies to regularly review the work. In view of upcoming festivals, special attention should be paid to markets, residential areas, and major routes so that the public does not face inconvenience due to the negligence of any department. The CM directed to improve sanitation systems in all municipal corporations, municipal councils, and other urban bodies.
He emphasized that cities and towns should be cleaned regularly, and garbage accumulation must not be allowed anywhere. Sanitation systems in public places, markets, major routes, and sensitive areas should be monitored regularly. Cleanliness should not be limited to a mere campaign; rather, it should be made a part of regular administrative functioning. Concerned officials should inspect the sanitation system and ensure immediate corrective action wherever shortcomings are found.
Timely Disposal of Complaints:
Directing to halt unnecessary delays in the disposal of revenue-related matters, CM Dhami stated that Patwaris and Tehsildars should dispose of cases at their level in accordance with rules and in a time-bound manner. Ordinary citizens should not have to make repeated rounds of offices for minor tasks.
He stated that the administrative system should be centered around public convenience. Transparency, accountability, and timeliness must be ensured in revenue matters. District Magistrates should regularly review pending cases, identify the causes behind unnecessary delays, and fix responsibility.
CM Dhami directed to pay special attention to voter list-related work under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), stating that utmost care and transparency should be exercised in the process of including eligible voters in the voter list and disposing of ineligible entries as per rules.
Necessary information and assistance should be provided to voters so that no eligible voter is unnecessarily deprived of the prescribed process. Concerned officials must fully comply with the Election Commission’s guidelines and continuously monitor revision-related work.
Reviewing works approved under the district plan, Chief Minister Dhami directed that all works must be completed within the stipulated timeline, and effective and rule-abiding utilization of released funds must be ensured. He instructed District Magistrates to conduct regular reviews of development works.
The CM stated that it must be ensured that the quality of work, actual progress, and benefits of schemes reach eligible beneficiaries. Spending funds should not be the sole target; rather, the benefits of schemes must be visible on the ground. Responsibility of concerned officials should be fixed if delays or a lack of quality are found in development works.
Police System Directions:
Directions were given to make the police system more accountable, sensitive, and effective. He stated that every person approaching the police with a complaint must be heard seriously, and appropriate action must be taken on their complaint as per rules. The CM gave clear instructions that FIRs in cognizable offense cases must be registered immediately as per rules, followed by prompt and effective action.
Victims Should Not Face Trouble in Registering Complaints:
No victim should have to face unnecessary trouble to register a complaint or get justice. Directions were also given to regularly review the functioning of police stations and outposts, expedite the disposal of public grievances, and fix accountability for crime control.
CM Dhami directed to ensure continuous monitoring to maintain law and peace across all districts. He stated that special attention must be paid to sensitive areas, communal harmony, traffic arrangements, and crime control. Police officials were instructed to take immediate action upon receiving information about any untoward incident.
With better coordination between police and administration in sensitive situations, peace, security, and the rule of law must be kept as the topmost priority. Instructions were given to regularly review the work of police station and outpost incharges, and fix accountability for those showing negligence in crime control, night patrolling, disposal of public grievances, and maintaining law and order.
In view of the upcoming Navratri and Diwali festivals, instructions were given to ensure robust security and traffic arrangements across the state. He stated that adequate police force should be deployed in markets, temples, religious sites, and crowded areas. Proper arrangements for parking, traffic diversion, alternative routes, and emergency services must be ensured in advance.
Tightening the Screws on Police Officials:
The CM asked to pay special attention to the safety of women, children, the elderly, and devotees. Police officials should inspect sensitive areas and prepare effective action plans suited to local conditions. Traffic should remain smooth during festivals, and safe and accessible commuting facilities should be provided to general citizens.
Review of Operation Kalnemi and Verification Campaign:
Reviewing Operation Kalnemi and the verification campaign, he directed that keeping the upcoming festivals and Haridwar Kumbh 2027 in mind, these campaigns should be made even more effective. Surveillance should be stepped up in religious sites, tourist areas, crowded locations, and sensitive zones.
Strict action according to the law was directed against suspicious activities and criminal elements. The verification campaign must be conducted effectively, and the proactiveness of police at the station and outpost levels should be increased. In view of the winter tourism and travel season, CM Dhami directed to prepare traffic plans in advance for major tourist and religious sites in the state, including Mussoorie, Nainital, Haridwar, and Rishikesh.
He stated that keeping the movement of tourists and devotees in mind, adequate police force, parking spaces, alternative routes, and traffic management arrangements should be ensured in advance. Instructions were issued to release traffic advisories on time and launch a joint campaign against illegal parking and encroachment on major routes. To prevent re-occupation after removal, periodic monitoring should be carried out.
Review of Preparations for Haridwar Kumbh 2027:
Reviewing preparations for Haridwar Kumbh 2027, CM Dhami directed that all concerned departments should complete work within the stipulated timeline through mutual coordination. Weekly reviews should be conducted for projects related to roads, bridges, ghats, drinking water, sewerage, health facilities, parking, and other necessary infrastructure.
He explicitly stated that there should be no delay at any level in preparations for an important event like the Kumbh. Time limits should be set for every project, and progress of work should be monitored. If any project is delayed, its causes must be resolved immediately, and accountable officials must be held responsible.
CM Dhami directed senior officials to conduct joint physical inspections of completed ghats, roads, parking lots, hospitals, and other facilities in the Kumbh area. Shortcomings found during inspections must be rectified immediately to ensure the safety, convenience, and smooth movement of devotees.
He also instructed to share information regarding completed development works and provided facilities under the Kumbh with the media and digital platforms through photos, videos, and factual details. Reviewing the situation in disaster-affected areas, the CM directed District Magistrates to provide immediate relief and assistance to affected families.
Arrangements for food, clean drinking water, health and medical facilities, and safe housing for the affected should be ensured on a priority basis. The administration’s promptness and sensitivity in disaster situations are of utmost importance. Affected families should not have to wait for assistance. Officials should inspect affected areas themselves and monitor relief and rehabilitation work.
Directions to Strengthen Health Services in Remote Areas:
CM Dhami directed the availability of health services in hilly, difficult, and remote regions. He stated that regular availability of doctors and ANMs must be ensured. Mobile health vans should be fully repaired and operated according to a fixed roster.
No citizen should be deprived of essential health services due to geographical difficulties. Concerned officials should regularly review health services and take necessary steps wherever resources or personnel are found lacking.
Directions to Formulate an Action Plan to Curb Wildlife Attacks:
Expressing concern over incidents caused by bears, leopards, and other wildlife in rural areas and localities adjacent to human settlements, Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami directed the formulation of an effective action plan. He stated that concerned departments should take prompt action through mutual coordination to prevent incidents of human-wildlife conflict.
Surveillance, public awareness, and necessary safety measures should be made effective in affected areas. Compensation should be provided soon to families affected by wildlife attacks according to rules, and concrete steps should be taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
In-charge Secretaries to Visit Assigned Districts Every 15 Days:
The Chief Minister directed that the in-charge secretaries of respective districts should visit their assigned districts every 15 days. During the visit, district-wise and block-wise reviews should be conducted to assess progress on development works, public welfare schemes, public amenities, law and order, and compliance with the directions given in the meeting.
Reviews should not remain limited to formalities; rather, the actual status of work on the ground should be assessed. Wherever any problem, hurdle, or unnecessary delay is found, coordination with concerned officials must be established to ensure its resolution.
CM Dhami directed divisional commissioners, district magistrates, and senior superintendents of police/superintendents of police to effectively monitor this system. Establishing better coordination among all concerned departments, attention must be paid to ensure time-bound implementation of government directives on the ground, bringing direct benefits to the general public.
Directions for Field Inspections:
He instructed all district magistrates, police officials, and senior officials of concerned departments to regularly visit the field and inspect the progress of work. A lack of coordination, negligence, or delay in public interest works will be taken seriously.
He stated that translating the government’s priorities onto the ground is the responsibility of officials. Providing timely facilities to the public, resolving grievances, maintaining law and order, ensuring the quality of development works, and delivering the benefits of schemes to eligible people must be an integral part of the administration’s functioning.
CM Dhami made it clear that officials working in accordance with the government’s intent will be encouraged, whereas officials showing negligence and shirking responsibility will face action according to rules. He expected all officials to work with absolute commitment, sensitivity, and accountability, keeping public interest as their topmost priority.
