Uttarakhand CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to Medical Officers, Pharmacists in Dehradun today
Dehradun, May 14
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended an appointment letter distribution ceremony at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan in Dehradun on Thursday.
During the programme, the Chief Minister distributed appointment letters to newly recruited Medical Officers of the Health Department, Pharmacists of the Medical Education Department and Lab Assistants of the Horticulture Department.
Meanwhile, in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday, several key decisions were taken to promote energy and fuel conservation in the state.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister said global supply chains, especially related to fuel, food items, and fertilisers, have come under increasing pressure after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
"After the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the ongoing crisis in West Asia, global supply chains -- especially those related to fuel, food items, and fertilisers -- have come under increasing pressure. Due to this global situation, India is also facing rising fuel costs, import dependence, and economic challenges," the Chief Minister said as per a press release.
Dhami stated, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to support national efforts through small behavioural changes during the current situation, which is expected to have a positive impact on the general public."
In line with this, several short-term and long-term reforms are being implemented in Uttarakhand with immediate effect, the release said.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to cut down on petrol and diesel consumption by adopting public transport, electric buses, and carpooling. Furthermore, he encouraged working from home and reducing gold purchases to help lower India's import burden.
He stressed the need to reduce dependence on imports and said every household should cut down on edible oil consumption and move towards natural farming to help save foreign currency and protect the environment.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Happy to see new Medical Officers and Pharmacists getting jobs. But honestly, the CM's speech about global crises and fuel conservation feels like a copy-paste from PM's addresses. We get it, the world is in trouble, but what is Uttarakhand doing locally? More electric buses for tourists, better public transport in hilly areas, and actual support for farmers switching to natural farming would be concrete steps. Distribution of appointment letters is good, but real change needs more than ceremonies.
It's encouraging to see state governments focusing on healthcare staffing. The energy conservation points are practical too, especially for a tourism-heavy state like Uttarakhand. Wish there was more detail on how these new Medical Officers will be deployed—are they going to district hospitals or primary health centres? Infrastructure matters as much as appointments. The global context mentioned is real; India's import bills are a concern for all of us.
Bhai, I appreciate the CM distributing appointment letters in person—shows respect for government employees. But the energy conservation talk is just hot air unless we see actual implementation. Uttarakhand has so much solar potential, yet why aren't we seeing more solar panels on government buildings? And carpooling in hilly terrain is not always practical. Please focus on ground-level solutions like improving rural road connectivity so people don't have to drive long distances for basic needs.
Good to see progress on healthcare recruitment—these professionals are the backbone of rural health. The conservation messages align with global trends, though I hope Uttarakhand's tourism industry gets specific guidelines. Also, reducing edible oil consumption is a small but smart move; every bit helps with the import bill. Let's hope the CM's words translate into action beyond today's ceremony.
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.