Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' ('Government for Every Person, at Every Doorstep') programme at Police Maidan, Gopeshwar on 15 July 2026, under the Seva, Sushasan evam Samarpan ('Service, Good Governance and Dedication') Seva Pakhwada fortnight, reaffirming the state government's commitment to bringing administration directly to citizens rather than requiring them to approach government offices.

Context

Addressing the gathering, CM Dhami described the campaign as 'not merely a government programme but an effective medium to eliminate the distance between administration and the public.' He said the state's goal is to resolve people's problems swiftly by taking the administration to their doorsteps. The event marks the completion of five years of the Seva, Sushasan evam Samarpan governance initiative, with the government using the occasion to demonstrate public accountability.

In the first phase of the campaign, more than six lakh people participated across the state and the grievances of more than 60,000 people were resolved on the spot. In Chamoli district alone, 13 public welfare camps have been held so far, during which 752 complaints were registered, 683 were resolved on the spot, and more than 2,500 people received benefits under various welfare schemes.

Policy Backdrop

CM Dhami cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of recognising border villages as 'first villages' of India, stating that the state government is continuously working for the holistic development of frontier areas. He listed several milestones achieved in recent years: Uttarakhand hosted G20 meetings for the first time during India's presidency, hosted the National Games, and launched the winter pilgrimage season.

On the economic front, the Chief Minister stated that investment agreements worth Rs 3.75 lakh crore have been signed, with work already under way on investments exceeding Rs one lakh crore. He pointed to growth in GST collections, per capita income, and rapid expansion in startups, tourism, and homestays. He also noted a positive trend of reverse migration — people returning to hill villages rather than leaving them.

On the legislative front, CM Dhami highlighted that Uttarakhand enacted the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), becoming the first state in India to do so. The state has also enforced an anti-conversion law, an anti-paper-leak law, and a zero-tolerance policy against corruption. More than 34,000 youth have been given government jobs on the basis of merit and transparency, he said.

Stakeholders and Impact

In Chamoli district, more than 42,000 women have been linked to self-help groups, and more than 25,000 women have become Lakhpati Didis — women earning over one lakh rupees annually. Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, more than 48,000 farmers have received assistance of more than Rs 196 crore. Under the Deendayal Homestay Scheme, 872 new homestays have been established in the district, generating local employment for thousands.

The Heli Ambulance service has evacuated 76 critical patients from Chamoli to higher medical facilities since 2024, saving lives in a region where road access can be challenging. Thousands of families have also been provided pucca (permanent) housing. Development projects worth thousands of crores of rupees have been inaugurated or foundation-laid in the district over the past five years, including extensive work under a master plan covering Badrinath Dham, Mana, Niti and surrounding areas.

CM Dhami also addressed the Badrinath temple theft case, calling it an extremely serious matter. He stated clearly that the government will not allow any politics over the issue and that the strictest action will be taken against the guilty — 'criminals will not be spared under any circumstances.'

What's Next

The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Project is advancing rapidly and is expected to create new opportunities in tourism, trade, and employment in the region. The Seva Pakhwada camps are continuing, with remaining grievances from Chamoli to be tracked for resolution. The master plan works at Badrinath Dham and border areas remain a key infrastructure focus, as does the investigation into the Badrinath temple theft, which the state has pledged to pursue with maximum legal rigour.