Uttarakhand Politics & Governance

High Court Directs Uttarakhand to Prepare Mussoorie Carrying-Capacity Plan

1 October 2026

The Uttarakhand High Court directed the Chief Secretary to prepare a policy and action plan for Mussoorie’s development in line with the town’s carrying capacity. The Chief Secretary has nine months to complete the plan; petitioners may submit suggestions and data, and the plan is to include an earlier National Green Tribunal report and actions taken on its basis.

Key Facts

• The National Green Tribunal projected Mussoorie’s water supply would be inadequate by 2052 as availability falls and demand rises.

High Court Bars Development Cess on Produce Brought Solely for Manufacturing

1 October 2026

The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that development cess cannot be levied on agricultural produce brought from outside the state solely for manufacturing or processing when no purchase or sale takes place. In 42 petitions, it set aside notices and demands to the extent that they sought cess on such produce; charges may still apply where an actual purchase or sale occurs or another valid charging provision applies.

Key Facts

• State-established Agricultural Produce Market Committees regulate agricultural marketing and aim to protect farmers from exploitation by large retailers.

Uttarakhand Explores Electricity Storage to Manage Winter Supply

1 October 2026

Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited was preparing a tender process for equipment to store solar electricity for use during peak-demand hours. The proposed grid-scale storage plan was not expected to help meet demand in the coming winter, while pumped-storage power generation remained under consideration.

Key Facts

• Pumped storage stores water at elevation when electricity is plentiful, then releases it through turbines to generate power during peak demand.

Haridwar Prepares for 37 Electric City Buses

1 October 2026

Haridwar has been allocated 37 electric city buses under the PM E-Bus Service scheme, with operations being prepared ahead of the Kumbh Mela. Route surveys and preparations for charging points and stops were under way; proposed routes include Saptarishi, Lal Dhang, Bahadrabad and Roshnabad.

Key Facts

• Haridwar was allocated 37 electric city buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.

Utility Shifting Begins for Dehradun–Haridwar Highway Upgrade

1 October 2026

Utility shifting was under way for a 36-km upgrade of the Dehradun–Haridwar highway, a project reported to cost about ₹320 crore. Plans include seven flyovers, about 44 km of service lanes and two foot overbridges, intended to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

Key Facts

• Service lanes separate local traffic from highway through-traffic, helping reduce conflict points and accident risk.

Uttarakhand PWD Orders Security Measures for Department Offices

2 October 2026

Uttarakhand’s Public Works Department approved a security standard operating procedure for its offices, covering visitor access, surveillance and emergency response. Requirements include identity checks and visitor records, HD CCTV with 90-day recording capacity, metal detectors and panic buttons in senior officers’ rooms.

Key Facts

• The Home Department’s SOP, approved for PWD offices, standardises access control and safeguards staff against security incidents.

Uttarakhand Releases Revised Tourism Events Calendar for 2026–27

3 October 2026

The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board released its revised 2026–27 events calendar, listing 20 events with board-approved budgets totalling ₹21.35 crore. The schedule covers adventure, winter, rural and wedding tourism activities across the state, as well as rallies, trekking and conventions.

Key Facts

• The calendar aims to spread tourism across seasons and lesser-known destinations, helping visitors plan trips and supporting off-season development.

Uttarakhand Publishes Final Electoral Roll After Special Intensive Revision

3 October 2026

Uttarakhand published the final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision, listing 71,58,949 electors. After claims and objections were processed, 1,29,872 new voters were added and 1,04,708 names were removed at the final-roll stage.

Key Facts

• A Special Intensive Revision reorganises electoral rolls; the Election Commission prepares and periodically updates voter lists.

Uttarakhand Plans Speed-Limit Surveys on 12 Roads

3 October 2026

Uttarakhand’s Transport Department plans to survey 12 road routes covering 1,128 kilometres to help set speed limits suited to local conditions. It is preparing to invite tenders for the survey; the results are intended to guide route-specific limits and the placement of speed-limit signs.

Key Facts

• Route-specific speed limits can account for mountain roads’ curves, gradients and differing conditions.

India–Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Concludes in Pithoragarh

3 October 2026

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