CM Dhami announces welfare steps on Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced a slew of welfare steps on the 26th anniversary of Uttarakhand’s formation, including setting up a cabinet committee to address the demands and concerns of the statehood movement activists.

Dhami was participating in an event at the Legislative Assembly complex in Bharadisain in Gairsain, Chamoli district, on the occasion of Uttarakhand State Foundation Day.

Greeting the people of Uttarakhand, the chief minister paid tributes to the struggles, sacrifices and martyrdom of those who participated in the statehood movement.

He asserted that building a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant Uttarakhand, in line with the dreams of those who fought for the state, remains the BJP government’s top priority.

Dhami made 13 announcements, including an increased honorarium for Anganwadi workers and assistants, ASHA workers, as well as ‘Bhojan Matas’ (cooks in the mid-day meal scheme) from December 1 this year. (UPDATED ON 9TH NOVEMBER 2026)