Uttarakhand: CM Dhami meets sanitation workers, police staff ahead of Budget Session
Chamoli, March 9
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday interacted with sanitation workers, police personnel, and other staff contributing to the smooth conduct of the Assembly session during his morning walk at Bhararisain in Chamoli.
The Chief Minister also inspected the arrangements in the kitchen where meals were being prepared. He interacted with the staff working there and gathered information about their functioning and requirements.
Later, CM Dhami reviewed the gym facilities available there.
The Budget Session of the Uttarakhand Assembly is scheduled from March 9 to March 13, 2026, at the Vidhan Bhavan located in the state's summer capital, Bharadisain (Gairsain).
Presenting Uttarakhand's Economic Survey, Principal Secretary R Meenakshi Sundaram informed the media that the state's GSDP for the year 2024-25 stood at Rs 3,81,889 crore, compared to Rs 2.54 lakh crore in 2021-22, registering an increase of more than one and a half times.
Earlier on Sunday, CM Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan in Bhararisain (Gairsain).
On the arrival of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Bharadisain, MLA Anil Nautiyal, Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar, SP Surjeet Singh Panwar, and local residents welcomed him.
He also participated in the 'Nari Tu Narayani' programme organised at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, Dehradun, to honour senior women on the occasion of International Women's Day.
According to a release, during the event, the Chief Minister felicitated 38 senior women from across the state who have made outstanding contributions in various fields such as education, social service, entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, agriculture, culture, and water conservation.
Extending his greetings on International Women's Day, the Chief Minister said that the programme honours those women whose sacrifice, struggle, affection, and values have strengthened the foundation of families, society, and the nation. He said that generations progress and society continues to move forward with the love, sacrifice, and blessings of women. As mothers, women often sacrifice their own comforts to ensure a better future for their children.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The GSDP growth from 2.54 lakh crore to nearly 3.82 lakh crore is impressive! Shows Uttarakhand is on the right track. Now, the budget should focus on ensuring this growth reaches the hill villages and improves tourism infrastructure. Job creation is key.
Appreciate the 'Nari Tu Narayani' initiative to honour senior women. We need more such recognition beyond just International Women's Day. Their contributions in environmental conservation and agriculture are the backbone of many rural communities in Uttarakhand.
Morning walk meetings are a nice touch for accessibility, but the real test is the budget. Hope it addresses migration from hills, better healthcare, and support for farmers dealing with climate change. Gairsain as a summer capital needs more permanent development.
Inspecting the kitchen and gym shows attention to detail. Hope the staff get good quality food too! On a serious note, expecting a budget that balances development with preserving Uttarakhand's fragile ecology. Jai Uttarakhand! 🏔️
With respect, while these interactions are positive, we often see a gap between announcements and ground reality. The economic survey numbers are good, but can the common person in Chamoli or Pithoragarh feel this growth? That should be the focus of the session.
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