Uttarakhand Politics & Governance

High Court clears broader eligibility for draftsman recruitment

1 April 2026

The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that civil engineering diploma and architectural assistantship holders may be considered for draftsman posts in the Urban Development Department. It lifted interim stays and allowed the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission to complete selection for 77 posts advertised in 2023; the report does not say appointments have been made.

Key Facts

• The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is constituted under Article 315 and recruits candidates for state government jobs.

Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan applies revised water rates

1 April 2026

Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan applied revised drinking-water rates from 1 April, raising charges by 9% for the lower assessed-property category and 11% for the middle and higher categories. The increases are calculated against the 2013 base tariff; the revised schedule had not yet been published on the department website when the report appeared.

Horticultural Council and ITBP agree on local-produce supplies

1 April 2026

The Uttarakhand Horticultural Council and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police signed an agreement for the supply of locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables to ITBP units in the state. The arrangement covers Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Champawat and Dehradun, creating a supply channel for local producers.

Key Facts

• ITBP is a central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, responsible for guarding India’s border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.

Centre approves ₹461 crore for landslide treatment on two Uttarakhand highways

4 April 2026

The Centre approved ₹461 crore for landslide-treatment works at 20 locations on two Uttarakhand national highways. The approval provides ₹233 crore for 17 sites on NH-134 in Uttarkashi district and ₹228 crore for three vulnerable sites on the Tawaghat–Ghatiabagarh stretch of NH-09 in Pithoragarh district. The works are intended to address landslide risks and improve connectivity.

Key Facts

• NH-134 is a major Char Dham route connecting Dharasu and Kuthnauri with Yamunotri Dham.

Centre approves ₹1,105.79 crore for four-lane Rishikesh bypass

4 April 2026

The Centre approved ₹1,105.79 crore for a 12.670-km four-lane Rishikesh bypass on NH-7, from Teenpani flyover to Kharasote bridge. The project is intended to ease traffic through Rishikesh, including for long-distance and heavy vehicles, and improve access during the Char Dham travel season. Construction is planned under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model, with a reported three-year completion target.

Key Facts

• NH-7 connects several Hindu pilgrimage centres, including Badrinath, with Dehradun and Chandigarh.

Nineteen-seat seaplane completes trial at Rishikesh barrage

6 April 2026

A 19-seat seaplane operated by Sky Hop completed a trial at Pashulok Barrage reservoir in Rishikesh on 6 April. The aircraft made two landings and take-offs on the water under expert supervision, and the area around the barrage reservoir and Cheela Canal was surveyed. The trial explored potential for water-based air connectivity and tourism.

Key Facts

• A seaplane can take off from and land on water.

Kendriya Vidyalaya approved for Madannegi

6 April 2026

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan approved a new Kendriya Vidyalaya at Madannegi in Tehri Garhwal for the 2026–27 academic session. It is planned to open initially with Classes 1–5, with one section per class; expansion in later years will depend on need and approval.

Key Facts

• Kendriya Vidyalayas use a common syllabus to reduce educational disruption when government employees’ children move between postings.

Land-fraud committee directs FIRs in eight cases

6 April 2026

Uttarakhand’s land-fraud committee reviewed pending cases in the Garhwal region and directed police to register FIRs in eight cases where it found indications of fraud. It sought detailed reports on pending cases within 15 days and directed that cases pending with tehsil and sub-divisional officials be resolved within three months.

Key Facts

• The screening system aims to prevent unnecessary police intervention in civil and revenue disputes.

Uttarakhand begins advance distribution of three months’ rations

7 April 2026

Uttarakhand began advance distribution of April, May and June rations under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana to Antyodaya and priority households. The state said about 14 lakh ration-card-holding families would benefit from receiving the three months’ allocation in April.

Key Facts

• PMGKAY provides eligible National Food Security Act beneficiaries five kilograms of free foodgrains per person monthly, in addition to regular NFSA grain.

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