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Uttarakhand Approves IPS Promotions & ₹51 Crore Development Push Ahead of New Year

The Uttarakhand government has approved the promotion of nine IPS officers, with 1996-batch officer Abhinav Kumar elevated to Director General. Simultaneously, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami sanctioned approximately ₹51 crore for various development projects across the state. Key allocations include funds for expanding the Rishikul Government Ayurvedic Pharmacy, upgrading urban lighting and waste management, and renovating the Champawat Circuit House. The approvals also support the ongoing "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar" campaign and implement several Chief Ministerial announcements for local infrastructure.

Key Points: Uttarakhand IPS Promotions & ₹51 Crore Development Projects Approved

  • 9 IPS officers promoted
  • ₹51 crore sanctioned for development
  • Ayurvedic pharmacy & urban upgrades funded
  • Direct public outreach campaign expanded
  • Multiple CM announcements implemented
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Uttarakhand government approves promotion of nine IPS officers ahead of New Year

Uttarakhand govt promotes 9 IPS officers, including a new DG, and sanctions ₹51 crore for Ayurvedic facilities, urban upgrades, and rural outreach ahead of the New Year.

"The initiative aims to deliver government welfare schemes and services directly to the people - Uttarakhand CMO on the 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar' campaign"

Dehradun, December 30

Ahead of the New Year, the Uttarakhand government has approved the promotion of nine IPS officers at a meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), senior IPS officer of the 1996 batch, Abhinav Kumar, will be promoted to the rank of Director General. He is currently serving as Additional Director General (Security and Intelligence) in the state. In addition, the DPC has approved the promotion of eight other IPS officers.

Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved the sanction of around Rs 51 crore for multiple development works across the state.

According to an official release, these include the construction of an industrial shed and storage facilities at Rishikul Government Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Haridwar; expansion of the Directorate of Ayurvedic and Unani Services building; expansion, renovation and maintenance works of the Circuit House in Champawat; improvement of lighting and garbage collection systems in urban local bodies; implementation of Chief Minister's announcements; and arrangements for organizing camps under the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" campaign.

Under these approvals, Rs 25.74 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of an industrial shed and storage facility for processing work at Rishikul Government Ayurvedic Pharmacy (Drug Manufacturing Unit), Haridwar, and Rs 7.44 crore for the expansion of the Directorate of Ayurvedic and Unani Services building.

An amount of Rs 11.41 crore has been approved for the expansion, renovation and maintenance of the State Guest House Circuit House in Champawat. Additionally, Rs 99.17 lakh has been sanctioned for LED and street lighting works in areas under the Nagar Palika Parishad Nagla, and Rs 15.95 lakh for the purchase of vehicles for garbage collection in 14 urban local bodies across the state, the release stated.

The Chief Minister has also approved Rs 3.16 crore for organising camps in Nyay Panchayats and Gram Panchayats of all districts under the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" campaign, which has been underway since December 17, 2025. The initiative aims to deliver government welfare schemes and services directly to the people and ensure on-the-spot resolution of public grievances.

In addition, Chief Minister Dhami has accorded several important approvals for the implementation of Chief Ministerial announcements, with related government orders issued immediately.

These include Rs 50 lakh for the development of the trekking route from Suvalekh to Chandika Ghat and the Chandika Ghat fair site in the Pithoragarh Assembly constituency; Rs 67.45 lakh for the construction of a trekking route from Jamradi to Rantoda Badkhet in Vin area of the Pithoragarh Assembly constituency; Rs 50.68 lakh for the installation of CCTV cameras in major markets of the Salt Assembly constituency in Almora district; and Rs 39 lakh for proposed construction works and solar chain-linked fencing in Adarsh Gram Panchayat Sarkot of the Karnaprayag Assembly constituency in Chamoli district, as per the release

- ANI

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Priya S
While promotions and development funds sound positive, I hope there is transparency in how these crores are actually spent. We've seen announcements before, but the ground reality in our villages often remains the same. The 'Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' campaign needs proper follow-up.
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Rohit P
Focus on trekking routes and Ayurveda is excellent for tourism and our traditional medicine. Uttarakhand has so much potential. Hope the CCTV cameras in markets improve safety for locals and visitors alike.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves visiting the mountains, improving infrastructure like lighting and waste management in towns is crucial. It protects the beautiful environment. Hope the garbage collection vehicles are used effectively.
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Vikram M
The timing right before New Year feels a bit like an optics move. But if the work gets done, who am I to complain? Just want to see the Circuit House in Champawat and the Ayurvedic directorate building actually get upgraded. Promotions should be based purely on merit.
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Nikhil C
Direct delivery of schemes at camps is a good concept. Babu culture in government offices is a big problem. If officers actually go to villages and solve problems on the spot, it will be a huge relief for common people. Let's see the implementation.

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