The Uttarakhand chief minister announced 13 measures covering social-sector honorariums, rural power supply, public libraries, welfare services and the demands of state movement activists.

The announcements include higher honorariums for Anganwadi workers and helpers, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers and Bhojan Mata workers from 1 December 2026. Guest teachers will also receive an increased honorarium soon, according to the announcement.

Support for women and wildlife-attack survivors

Lakhpati Didis will receive incentive support in 2 instalments for expanding their businesses and starting new self-employment activities. The announcement did not specify the amount of the incentive.

People injured in wildlife attacks will be eligible for additional financial assistance for expensive treatment, including plastic surgery, beyond the support currently available. The announcement did not provide a revised assistance amount.

Libraries, electricity and public services

2 modern digital libraries and reading rooms will be established in each district in municipal areas located away from the district headquarters. The measure is intended to expand access to reading and digital learning facilities beyond the main administrative centre.

All revenue villages that currently receive electricity through other sources will be connected to the power grid. The announcement did not provide a timeline for completing these connections.

The land-purchase process will be simplified for migrants who want to invest in Uttarakhand. No further details about the proposed procedure were provided.

The Apuni Sarkar portal will be made simpler and more effective in every district. The stated purpose is to help elderly people, persons with disabilities and residents of remote areas obtain government services from home.

Relief for selected electricity consumers

Small farmers and electricity consumers will receive relief from the surcharge imposed on delayed payment of electricity bills. The announcement said the surcharge would be waived, but did not specify the eligibility process or implementation date.

The chief minister also announced the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman for late folk culture and folk-language contributors Gopal Babu Goswami and Chandra Singh Rahi. The recognition is for their notable contribution to preserving Uttarakhand’s folk traditions and languages.

Committee on state movement activists’ demands

A cabinet committee will be formed to examine the demands and problems of state movement activists. It will make recommendations on relaxation in identification rules, double pension and the issuance of certificates to dependants.

The announcement also said positive action would be taken in cases involving state movement activists appointed in 2013-14, where those cases fall within the scope of the relevant Act. It did not set a date for forming the committee or completing its recommendations.

The programme was attended by Chamoli district in-charge minister Bharat Singh Chaudhary; legislators Anil Nautiyal and Bhupal Ram Tamta; Nagar Panchayat chairperson Mohan Bhandari; and District Cooperative Bank chairperson Gajendra Singh Rawat.

Other attendees included office-bearers Ramchandra Gaud, Harak Singh Negi and Balbir Ghuniyal; block chief Durga Devi; Arun Maithani; Vinod Kanwasi; District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar; Superintendent of Police Surjit Singh Panwar; and Chief Development Officer Dr Abhishek Tripathi. State movement activists, public representatives, officials and local residents were also present.

Conclusion

The 13 announcements set out proposed support across honorariums, welfare, electricity, public services, cultural recognition and state movement issues. Their practical effect will depend on the detailed orders, implementation timelines and committee recommendations that follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many measures were announced?

The chief minister announced 13 measures.

Q. When will the honorarium increase for Anganwadi, ASHA and Bhojan Mata workers begin?

The increase was announced from 1 December 2026.

Q. What support was announced for Lakhpati Didis?

They will receive incentive support in 2 instalments for business expansion and new self-employment activities.

Q. What additional help was announced for wildlife-attack victims?

Injured people will receive additional financial assistance for expensive treatment, including plastic surgery, beyond existing support.

Q. What will happen in municipal areas away from district headquarters?

2 modern digital libraries and reading rooms will be established in each such municipal area in every district.

Q. Who will benefit from the improved Apuni Sarkar portal?

The service is intended to help elderly people, persons with disabilities and residents of remote areas access government services from home.

Q. What will the cabinet committee examine?

It will examine demands involving identification-rule relaxation, double pension and certificates for dependants of state movement activists.

Q. What cultural honour was announced?

The Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman was announced for late folk culture and folk-language contributors Gopal Babu Goswami and Chandra Singh Rahi.