The Chief Minister's Office of Uttarakhand announced on Saturday, 11 July 2026 that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a Janaseva Shivir (public service camp) at Shri Guru Ramrai Public School, Sahaspur, under the 'Seva, Sushasan evam Samarpan' ('Service, Good Governance and Dedication') programme, reaffirming the state government's commitment to doorstep delivery of public services.

Context

The camp was held under the flagship outreach initiative titled 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' ('Government of the People, at the Doorstep of Every Person'). Addressing the gathering, CM Dhami said the government's objective is to bring administration closer to citizens so that ordinary people do not have to run from office to office for their problems. He stated: 'In a democracy, the public is supreme, and the true meaning of good governance is a sensitive, accountable, and people-centric administration.'

At the camp held in Sahaspur, more than 1,000 people registered and were benefited under various welfare schemes on the spot. Eligible beneficiaries received certificates and other assistance from multiple departments, while departmental stalls provided scheme information and on-site services to the general public.

Policy Backdrop

The Seva Pakhwada (Service Fortnight) was launched on 4 July 2026 to mark five years of the 'Seva, Sushasan evam Samarpan' programme. Since its launch, more than 64,000 citizens have participated across the state. Of the 5,567 public grievances received during this fortnight, 4,951 have been resolved, and 2,522 citizens are being processed for certificates and services.

In the first phase of the broader campaign, approximately 700 Janaseva Shivirs were held across the state over 65 days, with more than five lakh people participating. In Dehradun district alone, 46 camps saw participation from more than 60,000 citizens, and approximately 39,000 people received benefits from government schemes on the spot.

The initiative fits within a broader pattern of citizen-centric governance outreach adopted in several BJP-ruled states, aiming to reduce bureaucratic friction and ensure last-mile delivery of welfare entitlements. Uttarakhand has also enacted landmark policy measures in recent years, including the Uniform Civil Code — the first state-level UCC in India, enacted in February 2024 — and a stringent anti-cheating law introduced in 2023 to ensure transparent government recruitments.

Stakeholders and Impact

CM Dhami noted that under the anti-cheating law, more than 34,000 youths have received government appointments through transparent processes. He also highlighted progress in Sahaspur constituency across health, drinking water, education, roads, irrigation, flood protection, and agriculture.

The Chief Minister directed officials present at the camp to resolve pending public grievances in a time-bound manner. He reiterated a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, with strict action being taken against offenders. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, he said: 'The third decade of the 21st century will be Uttarakhand's decade,' adding that the state is making notable progress in roads, health, education, drinking water, tourism, industry, investment, and air connectivity.

Senior dignitaries present included Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal, Sahaspur MLA Sahdev Singh Pundir, BJP District President Meeta Singh, Nagar Palika President Neeru Devi, Additional Secretary to CM Banshidhar Tiwari, Dehradun District Magistrate Dr. Ashish Chauhan, Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Dobhal, and Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah, among other district-level officials.

What's Next

The Seva Pakhwada camps are continuing across Uttarakhand, with the government focused on resolving the remaining pending grievances from the 5,567 received so far. The second phase of the broader 'Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' campaign is expected to build on the first phase's reach of over five lakh participants.

Progress on the implementation of UCC provisions, further transparent recruitments under the anti-cheating law, and the expansion of doorstep service delivery will be key markers of whether the 'Viksit Uttarakhand for Viksit Bharat' ('Developed Uttarakhand for Developed India') resolve translates into measurable outcomes for citizens.