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Uttarakhand Cabinet Portfolios Allocated: Dhami Keeps Key Departments

The Uttarakhand government has finalized the allocation of portfolios to its ministers following a cabinet expansion. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami retains control over a wide array of crucial departments including Home, Finance, Energy, and Planning. Other senior ministers have been entrusted with key sectors like Public Works, Tourism, Health, Education, and Agriculture. This distribution is intended to strengthen administrative coordination and accelerate the implementation of development programs across the state.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Ministers Get Portfolios, CM Dhami Retains Key Charges

  • CM Dhami retains Home & Finance
  • Satpal Maharaj gets PWD & Tourism
  • Dhan Singh Rawat oversees Health & Education
  • Focus on development & welfare
  • Aims for better administrative coordination
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Uttarakhand government allocates portfolios to ministers

Uttarakhand allocates portfolios to ministers. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami retains Home, Finance, Energy. See full list of departments for each minister.

"The allocation of portfolios is aimed at strengthening administrative coordination and ensuring efficient governance. - State Officials"

Dehradun, March 22

Following the cabinet expansion, the Uttarakhand government has allocated portfolios to its ministers, with a government notification detailing the distribution of responsibilities among members of the Council of Ministers, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami retaining a wide range of key departments.

The order, issued by the state Secretariat Administration Department, said the portfolio allocation was approved by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister in accordance with constitutional provisions.

Chief Minister Dhami will oversee several important departments, including Personnel, Vigilance, Secretariat Administration, Information, Home, Justice, Planning, Revenue, Industrial Development, Labour, Employment and Skill Development, Excise, Energy, including Renewable Energy, Finance, Taxation, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, and Civil Aviation. He will also handle departments related to protocol, administrative reforms and various other subjects not specifically allocated to other ministers.

Senior Cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj has been assigned the portfolios of Public Works Department (PWD), Tourism, Irrigation and Flood Control, and Culture.

Subodh Uniyal has been entrusted with Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Technical Education, Language, and Election-related matters.

Dhan Singh Rawat will oversee School Education, Higher Education, Health and Medical Education, placing him in charge of major sectors related to education and healthcare services in the state.

Ganesh Joshi has been allocated Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, Horticulture, and Agricultural Marketing.

Premchand Aggarwal will handle Urban Development, Housing, and Parliamentary Affairs.

Rekha Arya has been given responsibility for Women's Empowerment and Child Development, along with Social Welfare-related programmes.

Chandan Ram Dass will look after Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs.

Saurabh Bahuguna has been assigned Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries.

Officials said the allocation of portfolios is aimed at strengthening administrative coordination and ensuring efficient governance across departments.

The distribution of responsibilities is also expected to accelerate the implementation of development programmes and welfare initiatives across sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, health, education. and urban development in Uttarakhand.

- IANS

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Priya S
Happy to see Rekha Arya ji getting Women's Empowerment and Child Development. It's a crucial portfolio and needs a sensitive approach. Hope she brings effective schemes for women in the hills. Also, Ganesh Joshi for Agriculture is a good choice given the state's agrarian base.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves visiting Uttarakhand, I'm glad Satpal Maharaj is handling Tourism and PWD. The roads and tourist infrastructure really need attention for the state to reach its full potential. Hoping for positive changes!
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Vikram M
The CM has kept too many important departments with himself - Home, Finance, Energy, Planning. While it ensures control, it also risks creating bottlenecks. Delegation is key for a state's growth. Let's hope the coordination they talk about actually happens on the ground.
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Aman W
Subodh Uniyal getting Forest and Environment is critical for Uttarakhand's ecology. Hope he balances development with conservation, especially in the fragile Himalayan region. The disaster management under CM is also vital. Jai Uttarakhand! 🏔️
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Nisha Z
Portfolio allocation is just the first step. Now the real work begins. As a resident, I want to see action on employment, skill development (under CM), and better urban facilities (Premchand Aggarwal's department). Less talk, more work please.

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