Uttarakhand: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami · BJP · Capital: Dehradun · Updated October 2026
Uttarakhand is a state in North India, with its capital at Dehradun. It elects 5 members to the Lok Sabha and has a 70-seat Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister is Pushkar Singh Dhami (BJP). Nagarik tracks 2 Uttarakhand government schemes and projects, including Uniform Civil Code — Uttarakhand and Char Dham All-Weather Road. The ruling government's manifesto tracker lists 4 commitments with their current, sourced status.
At a glance
Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.
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Chief Minister
Former Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand 3 listed
Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing · 1 completed
Manifesto
Headline manifesto commitments of the current government, with a sourced status. We track only whether each promise was kept — not its merits.
Implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code came into force on 27 January 2025 with the launch of an official portal, making Uttarakhand the first state in India to enact a UCC covering marriage, divorce, succession and mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships (scheduled tribes excluded).
Enact a strict land law (Bhu Kanoon) to curb outside land buyers
The Uttarakhand cabinet approved a stringent land law on 20 February 2025 and the Assembly passed it on 21 February 2025, barring outsiders from buying agricultural/horticultural land (except Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar), capping outsider residential purchases, and shifting land-purchase approval from district magistrates to the state government.
Enact a stricter anti-conversion (Freedom of Religion) law
The Uttarakhand Assembly passed the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill on 29 November 2022, making unlawful religious conversion a cognisable, non-bailable offence punishable with 3 to 10 years' imprisonment plus fines and victim compensation.
Empower rural women economically (Lakhpati Didi / self-help groups)
Under the Mukhyamantri Lakhpati Didi Yojana (target of 1.25 lakh women, support up to Rs 5 lakh), the state reported over 1.63 lakh women certified as 'Lakhpati Didi' by August 2025, with the program continuing alongside Saras/Growth Centre marketing infrastructure.
Municipal snapshot — Uttarakhand
Dehradun Municipal Corporation
Dehradun · Municipal corporation portal
Dehradun Smart City command centre
CompletedSmart road and drainage works
CompletedThis tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.
Uttarakhand government schemes & projects
Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.
- Uniform Civil Code — Uttarakhand — completed · since 2024
- Char Dham All-Weather Road — ongoing · since 2016
Also useful for Uttarakhand
- Pushkar Singh Dhami — Chief Minister of Uttarakhand — profile & projects
- Central government schemes that apply in every state — PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY…
- Apply for PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID & more — official links only
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
Pushkar Singh Dhami is the current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, from the BJP.
What is the capital of Uttarakhand?
The capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun.
How many Lok Sabha seats does Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand has 5 Lok Sabha seats.
How many seats are there in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly?
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has 70 seats.
What are the main government schemes in Uttarakhand?
Schemes and projects tracked for Uttarakhand include Uniform Civil Code — Uttarakhand, Char Dham All-Weather Road. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.
Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Uttarakhand?
Apply online on Uttarakhand's official state services portal, Uttarakhand e-District (edistrict.uk.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.
How do I check land records in Uttarakhand?
Land records for Uttarakhand are on the official Bhulekh UK portal (bhulekh.uk.gov.in).