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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Retains Key Portfolios After Cabinet Expansion

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted his government's development achievements over the past four years, aiming to make the state a leader in every field. He has finalized the allocation of ministerial portfolios following a recent cabinet expansion, retaining direct control over 18 major departments including Home, Finance, and Personnel. Five new ministers have been assigned specific departments such as Social Welfare, Panchayati Raj, and Urban Development. This restructuring is intended to enhance coordination and accelerate the implementation of development projects across the state.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Highlights 4-Year Development Achievements

  • CM retains 18 key departments
  • Portfolios allocated to 5 new ministers
  • Focus on development & governance
  • Aim to make Uttarakhand number-1
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Uttarakhand CM highlights four years of development achievements in state

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami outlines Uttarakhand's progress, retains control of 18 key departments after finalizing portfolios for new ministers.

Uttarakhand CM highlights four years of development achievements in state
"new dimensions of development, good governance, and prosperity are being established - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, March 22

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday highlighted the state's development achievements over the past four years.

He said his government has taken historic and visionary steps to make Uttarakhand a leader in all fields, promoting growth, good governance, and prosperity.

In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote, "Over the past four years, we have taken several historic and visionary decisions to make Uttarakhand a leader and number-1 in every field, through which new dimensions of development, good governance, and prosperity are being established."

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Dhami finalised the long-awaited allocation of portfolios among ministers following the recent cabinet expansion.

After the swearing-in of five new ministers, the Chief Minister has retained several key and sensitive administrative departments under his direct control. Until now, he has been handling more than 35 departments.

According to the official list, the Chief Minister will continue to oversee 18 major departments, including General Administration, Home, Personnel, Vigilance, Finance, Appointment and Training, and Information & Public Relations. These departments are considered the backbone of governance, ensuring direct control over administrative decisions and law and order.

The remaining departments have been distributed among other ministers, assigning them specific responsibilities to ensure efficient execution of departmental work. Sources suggest that this new allocation will enhance coordination and help accelerate the implementation of development projects on the ground.

Recently, the Chief Minister expanded his cabinet by appointing legislators Khajan Das, Madan Kaushik, Bharat Singh Chaudhary, Pradeep Batra, and Ram Singh Kaida as ministers.

Khajan Das will oversee the Social Welfare, Minority Welfare, Student Welfare and Language in the State.

Madan Kaushik will oversee the Panchayati Raj, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, AYUSH and AYUSH Education, Reorganisation, and Census.

Bharat Singh Chaudhary will oversee the Village Development, Small and Micro Enterprises, and Khadi and Village Industries.

Pradeep Batra will oversee Transport, Information Technology and Society, Science and Technology, and Biotechnology.

Ram Singh Kaida will oversee Urban Development, Environmental Conservation and Climate Change, and Watershed Management.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the cabinet expansion. Distributing departments should reduce the CM's burden and improve efficiency. But retaining 18 key departments himself? That's a lot of centralization. Hope it doesn't create bottlenecks.
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Rohit P
Development is fine, but what about jobs for local youth? Many of us still have to migrate to Delhi or other states for work. The focus on IT and micro-enterprises is a step in the right direction. Let's see results on the ground.
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Meera T
Glad to see AYUSH and environmental conservation getting dedicated ministers. Uttarakhand's natural beauty is its biggest asset. Development should not come at the cost of our hills and forests. Jai Uttarakhand! 🌄
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David E
Interesting read. As an observer, the portfolio allocation seems strategic. Keeping finance, home, and vigilance directly under the CM suggests a focus on control and anti-corruption. Hope it translates to transparent governance.
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Sneha F
The emphasis on village development and khadi industries is commendable. Empowering rural Uttarakhand is crucial for balanced growth. But announcements are one thing, implementation is another. We need to see actual benefits reaching the last person in the queue.

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