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Uttarakhand Allocates ₹290 Crore for UPNL Workers, Monitors Food Supply Chain

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the fourth day of the budget session in Gairsain. The government has allocated nearly ₹290 crore in the budget to ensure equal pay for former UPNL employees. Simultaneously, officials have been deployed at the State Emergency Operations Centre to continuously monitor the supply of food and essential commodities across Uttarakhand. The CM emphasized that supplies are adequate and urged the public not to heed rumours while the government strengthens coordination to prevent any disruption.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Budget: ₹290 Cr for UPNL Pay, Food Supply Monitoring

  • ₹289.98 crore for UPNL employee pay parity
  • Emergency centre to monitor food supply
  • Daily review of logistics and distribution
  • Aim to counter rumours and ensure availability
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Chamoli: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 4th day of Budget Session in Gairsain

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami allocates funds for equal pay and orders 24/7 monitoring of food and logistics supply from the state emergency centre.

"The state government is fully alert to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential commodities for the people of the state. - Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Chamoli, March 12

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday arrived at the Assembly to participate in the proceedings of the fourth day of the budget session being held in Uttarakhand's summer capital, Bhararisain.

Earlier, a release stated, The Uttarakhand government has taken an important step in the 2026-27 budget towards ensuring equal pay for equal work for former UPNL employees, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami allocating Rs 289.98 crore in the budget for this purpose.

On the other hand, on Thursday, according to a press release, considering the current circumstances in the global scenario, the state government has taken an important step to closely monitor the food and logistics supply situation.

On the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, various officials and experts have been deployed with immediate effect at the Uttarakhand State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) in Dehradun until further orders.

According to the order issued by the state government, the deployment of these officials and experts aims to ensure continuous monitoring of the availability of food and essential commodities, the supply system, and the distribution network across the state. Special focus will also be placed on the regular collection and analysis of information related to food and logistics, along with strengthening coordination among various departments.

As per the designated roster, the deployed officials and experts will remain regularly present at the Uttarakhand State Emergency Operations Centre. They will review the status of food and logistics on a daily basis, collect and analyse necessary information, and, if required, coordinate with the Food and Civil Supplies Department to ensure appropriate action.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the state government is fully alert to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential commodities for the people of the state. He has directed officials to ensure that under no circumstances should the supply of food grains, LPG, and other essential items be affected, and that the situation should be continuously monitored.

The Chief Minister also clarified that the availability of food and essential commodities in the state is adequate and there is no need to pay attention to any kind of rumours. The state government is keeping a constant watch on all arrangements to ensure that the public does not face any inconvenience.

This step taken by the state government will further strengthen the food and logistics supply system in the state and help in effectively dealing with any potential emergency situation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, some action on equal pay for UPNL workers! This was long overdue. My uncle worked there for years and the disparity was demoralizing. Kudos to CM Dhami for this budget allocation. 🙏
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Rohit P
Monitoring food supply is crucial, especially with global uncertainties. But I hope this isn't just for show. We need transparency—regular public updates on stock levels and prices would build more trust than just saying "don't believe rumours."
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Meera T
As a resident of Dehradun, I appreciate the government being alert. The focus on LPG and food grains is essential for middle-class households. Hope the coordination between departments is smooth on the ground.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the session in Gairsain (Bhararisain). Developing the summer capital is a good step for decentralisation and promoting the hill regions. The budget seems to have some thoughtful allocations.
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Vikram M
Positive steps, but implementation is key. We've seen many announcements before. Will the funds for UPNL employees reach them without delay? And will the SEOC team actually prevent hoarding and price gouging? Time will tell.

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