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Uttarakhand Cabinet considers 26 proposals in first Champawat meeting, raises doctors’ stipends

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the state Cabinet meeting at the NHPC campus in Banbasa on Sunday, the first such meeting in Champawat district. Ministers reviewed border-area development, healthcare, Char Dham travel, traffic management and public-interest measures, while the government announced higher stipends for senior and junior resident doctors.

Editor: Khatima News Published: 04 Oct 2026, 07:00 PM Updated: 04 Oct 2026, 07:09 PM

Uttarakhand Cabinet considers 26 proposals in first Champawat meeting, raises doctors’ stipends.

Uttarakhand’s state Cabinet met at the NHPC campus in Banbasa on Sunday, marking the first Cabinet meeting held in Champawat district. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the session, which examined about 25 to 26 significant proposals and reviewed development priorities for the region.

The agenda covered border-area development, healthcare, Char Dham arrangements, traffic management and other public-interest matters. The decisions and discussions are significant for Banbasa and Tanakpur, which lie close to the Nepal border and form part of Champawat district.

Higher stipends for resident doctors

Dhami said the state government had increased stipends for senior and junior resident doctors. The amount, earlier about ₹75,000, has now been raised to more than ₹1 lakh.

The Chief Minister also said the deadline for regularising “Class B” land in Dehradun, Lalkuan, Bindukhatta and other areas had been extended by one year. The statement did not provide further details about the revised deadline or the implementation process.

Border development receives Cabinet attention

Several decisions focused on improving conditions in Uttarakhand’s border areas. Dhami said the government wanted state schemes and development works to reach remote settlements along the border.

He described Banbasa and Tanakpur as areas being developed under the “Adarsh Champawat” vision. According to the Chief Minister, departments are working actively in these locations, and the presence of senior officers alongside the Cabinet is expected to give greater momentum to ongoing development work.

Dhami also highlighted the long-standing social and cultural links between communities on the Indian and Nepalese sides. He said the 2 areas share similarities in culture and traditions, including “roti-beti” relationships.

Char Dham travel and traffic planning

The Cabinet reviewed arrangements for the Char Dham pilgr, with attention to road conditions and other facilities for devotees. Dhami said the government was working to keep the pilgroperating smoothly and improve the experience for visitors.

Traffic planning around Kainchi Dham was also discussed. The review comes as the number of devotees visiting the site continues to rise, according to the Chief Minister’s statement. The meeting considered ways to improve traffic management in response to that increase.

‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ programmes

The Cabinet also discussed the “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan”. Dhami said programmes would be organised in every district on the 7th to mark Prime Minister Modi completing 25 years of service and dedication to the country.

No further programme schedule or district-wise details were provided. The Chief Minister said the government would continue taking important decisions for border areas while keeping local needs in view.

Conclusion

The Banbasa meeting combined statewide policy matters with a focus on Champawat’s border regions, healthcare and visitor management. Its key announcements included higher resident-doctor stipends and a one-year extension for “Class B” land regularisation.