Uttarakhand’s first geothermal policy got approval in the cabinet meeting, these proposals were also approved
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The cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has concluded. All the important proposals have been approved in the cabinet meeting, under which a project worth crores of rupees has been approved to upgrade the B grade bridges of the state to A grade under PWD (Public Works Department). Along with this, the first geothermal policy of the state has been approved.
Not only this, the structure has been amended to further strengthen the Vigilance Department. 20 new posts will be added to the Vigilance Department. In this way, the number of posts in the Vigilance Department will increase from 132 to 152.
Important proposals of the cabinet meeting:
- Project Management Unit got approval for the study related to increasing the vehicle capacity of the bridges present in the state.
- Approval given to the revised structure of the Vigilance Department, approval given to add 20 new posts. The number of posts was increased from 132 to 152.
- It was decided to enlist companies listed in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the state for supply of information technology related services and content.
- Approval was given for promulgation of Uttarakhand State Mineral Exploration Trust, 2025.
- Approval was given for promulgation of Uttarakhand District Mineral Foundation Trust, 2025.
- Approval was given for Uttarakhand’s first Geothermal Energy Policy 2025.
- Approval was given for setting up of Digital Forensic Laboratory in the State Tax Department.
- Approval was given for reorganizing the Finance Services Cadre of Uttarakhand.
- Under the Social Welfare Department, old age and widow pension will continue to be available even after the son turns 18 years old.
