On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas — 31 October 2026 — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami gave the state's police force a new public face: a redesigned flag, emblem, formation sign, insignia, crest, and ceremonial uniform, all unveiled at a ceremony inside the Chief Minister's residence auditorium in Dehradun. The timing was deliberate — the same day India marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the man who unified the nation's internal security architecture.

'Karm Satyam Shauryam' — Uttarakhand Police's new motto explained

At the heart of the rebrand is a new motto: 'कर्म सत्यं शौर्यम्' — 'Duty, Truth, Valour.' CM Dhami described the phrase as far more than a slogan. 'Giving a new identity to the police is not merely a change in symbols and uniform,' he said, 'but an important initiative to further strengthen the glorious traditions, bravery, discipline and sense of duty of the force.' He made clear that the real honour of these new symbols would be earned only when citizens see sensitivity in police behaviour, efficiency in operations, and impartiality in action.

Two officers promoted to IPS, administered unity pledge

The ceremony carried additional weight for two individuals: Shahzahan Javed Khan and Jagdish Chandra, both promoted from the Uttarakhand Police Service to the Indian Police Service, were formally decorated with the new insignia by the Chief Minister. Dhami also administered the National Unity Pledge to those present — a customary feature of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observances across the country.

6 November: Rashtrapati Police Colour ceremony in view

The most consequential announcement of the day looked forward, not back. CM Dhami declared that on 6 November 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will confer the prestigious 'Rashtrapati Police Colour' — the President's Colour — upon Uttarakhand Police. Personnel will parade in the newly unveiled ceremonial uniform. The President's Colour is one of the highest honours a uniformed force can receive in India, awarded in recognition of distinguished service to the nation.

Vigilance Awareness Week and helpline 1064

Alongside the police ceremony, Dhami launched the Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, themed 'Satyanishttha se Samriddhi' — 'Prosperity through Integrity.' He reiterated his government's zero-tolerance policy on corruption and called on citizens to report complaints on helpline 1064. He directed the Chief Secretary to conduct regular reviews of the helpline — on par with the Chief Minister's own helpline — to ensure every complaint is taken seriously and acted upon in accordance with the law. 'We have to build a corruption-free system in Uttarakhand where every citizen is respected, there is no negligence in public services, and trust between the public and the administration is continuously strengthened,' he said.

Smart policing was a recurring thread through Dhami's address. He cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of modern, technology-equipped policing and framed the state's investment in training and modernising Uttarakhand Police as a direct extension of that national agenda. The President's Colour ceremony on 6 November will test whether the new insignia translates from symbolism into a visible shift in how the force is perceived — by the public and by itself.