The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, announced several initiatives for the state’s police force on Tuesday, marking Police Commemoration Day at the Police Lines in Dehradun. This also includes increasing the Police Welfare Fund.
A special Silver Jubilee Medal for all personnel of the Uttarakhand Police on the 25th anniversary of the state's formation; an annual allocation of Rs 100 crore for the construction of residential buildings for police personnel over the next three years; an increase in the Police Welfare Fund from the current Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 4.5 crore for the upcoming year; and the construction of five new barracks for SDRF personnel in Bhawali (Nainital), Dhalmalla, Kanda (Bageshwar), Nainidanda, Dhumakot, Pauri, Ghansali, Tehri, and Satpuli, are the initiatives announced by the chief minister.
He paid floral tributes to the jawans of the police and paramilitary forces while also honouring the families of the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
In 2024 alone, 186 personnel from police and paramilitary forces have made the supreme sacrifice across India, including four brave sons of Uttarakhand Police, the CM noted, as he reassured his government’s commitment to strengthen and modernise the police system while keeping in mind the welfare and empowerment of all police personnel.
In Uttarakhand, women help desks with Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been established in every police station, and over the last 3 years, the state government has provided ₹500 crore for the construction of police infrastructure, said the chief minister. At present, 688 residential quarters and administrative buildings are under construction, and work on 120 new quarters will start soon, he then noted.
State administration funded the upgradation of barracks, messes, and workplaces, with a sum of Rs 5 crore released for implementing the new criminal laws, and all police personnel are being provided with cashless medical facilities under the state health scheme, the CM Dhami said.
In 2025, 356 officers and employees have been promoted, and the promotions for 115 vacant posts are underway, the chief minister said, adding that 215 personnel have been awarded medals and honors for distinguished service this year.
The Chief Minister said that all procedures related to salary, allowances, medical reimbursements, and leave have been made fully online. A new SDRF company has been approved with 162 new posts to enhance disaster response. Directly recruited Deputy Superintendents of Police are currently undergoing training at PTC Narendra Nagar, while recruitment for 222 Sub-Inspectors and 2,000 constables is in progress.
To support the families of deceased police personnel, 136 dependents have been given appointments under the compassionate appointment quota this year. The Uttarakhand government has also provided for the recruitment of talented sportspersons in the police department under the state’s Sports Policy.
CM Dhami praised the Uttarakhand Police for ensuring safe and smooth movement for several key events and commended them for their prompt and courageous response during natural disasters, which saved numerous lives.
Addressing contemporary challenges, the Chief Minister stated that the nature of crime is changing, requiring the police to tackle emerging threats like drug trafficking and cybercrime. The state has set up a three-tier Anti-Narcotics Force, which, over the past three years, has acted against more than 6,199 drug traffickers and seized narcotics valued at ₹275 crore.
CM Dhami concluded by lauding the courage, discipline, and dedication of the police force, while reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to their welfare, modernization, and ongoing empowerment.
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