The state also introduced a new fiscal measure for environmental conservation by approving groundwater extraction charges for non-agricultural and commercial users. While the agricultural sector and government drinking water supplies remain exempt, industries, hotels, water parks, and group housing societies will now face tiered charges. These rates will be determined based on the classification of zones—ranging from safe to over-exploited.
To streamline infrastructure development, the Cabinet approved a new mechanism for land acquisition through mutual agreement. This move is intended to bypass the lengthy litigation often associated with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, thereby reducing project costs and timelines.
In a relief to state employees, a one-time inter-district transfer policy was approved for health workers and supervisors under the Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department. Eligible staff can seek a transfer after completing five years of satisfactory service.
Furthering industrial growth, the Cabinet sanctioned the sub-leasing of 1,354.14 acres at Prag Farm in Udham Singh Nagar to SIDCUL. Additionally, to improve grassroots governance in tribal regions, the Uttarakhand Tribal Welfare Gazetted Officers Service (Amendment) Rules 2025 were cleared, creating four new District Tribal Welfare Officer posts in Dehradun, Chamoli, Udham Singh Nagar, and Pithoragarh.
Clean energy
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The state is set to transform its hydropower potential into a clean energy hub
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It has introduced a fiscal measure for environmental conservation
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Cabinet also cleared a new way for land acquisition
