CM Dhami Greenlights Rs 328 Crore Boost for Uttarakhand Urban Bodies
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami releases over Rs 328 crore to urban local bodies and approves new road projects and Agniveer placements.
In a significant move to bolster urban infrastructure and local governance, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved the release of over Rs 328 crore to urban local bodies. This financial injection is aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of civic amenities and the execution of planned developmental projects across the state's urban centers.
Major Financial Allocation for Urban Governance
The Chief Minister has sanctioned a total of Rs 328.278 crore, which serves as the third instalment for the October-December quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. This disbursement is based on the fund allocations for 2025-26 under the Fifth State Finance Commission, as the state awaits the recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission.
Beyond the primary urban bodies, CM Dhami has also extended financial support to non-elected local bodies. An amount of Rs 3 crore has been approved for three such bodies, covering the second half-yearly instalment for the 2026-27 financial year, specifically for the period spanning October 2026 to March 2027.
Infrastructure Push in Pithoragarh
Turning his attention to rural connectivity, the Chief Minister has granted both financial and administrative approval for a new infrastructure project in the Didihat Assembly constituency of Pithoragarh district. A sum of Rs 72.63 lakh has been allocated for the construction of a cement concrete (CC) road connecting Tapri Ghat to Golmanu Primary School in Kuniya Gram Sabha.
This project, which stems from a previous announcement made by the Chief Minister, has already seen the issuance of a government order for the first instalment. The state has released Rs 43.578 lakh, which constitutes 60 per cent of the total sanctioned cost for the road construction.
Support for Agniveers: Transitioning to State Service
In a move to honor the service of the nation's youth, CM Dhami has approved the accommodation of two Agniveers from the first batch of the Agnipath scheme into the 40th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC). These recruits, who are set to complete their tenure in the Indian Army in November 2026, will be absorbed into existing vacancies within the PAC.
Valuing Military Experience
Highlighting the importance of the Agnipath scheme, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister emphasized that the program instills discipline, national service, and dedication among the youth.
"The skills, experience and discipline acquired by Agniveers during their service in the Indian Army constitute an invaluable national asset," the Chief Minister's Office stated.
CM Dhami reiterated that the state government deeply respects the contributions of Agniveers and remains committed to providing them with opportunities to serve Uttarakhand, allowing the state to benefit from their professional military expertise and discipline.