CM announces increase in honorarium for PRD personnel; Chief Minister’s Sports Clubs to be established in every Gram Panchayat
Number of sports in Chief Minister’s Championship Trophy to increase from 32 to 50; prize money for Chief Minister’s Cup to be doubled
Dehradun, October 2026: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the ‘Run for Unity’ programme organised at Pavilion Ground in Dehradun on Saturday to mark National Unity Day.
The Chief Minister flagged off the participating youth and encouraged them, conveying the message of national unity and integrity. On the occasion, he made several important announcements for the welfare of young people, sportspersons and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PRD) personnel.
The Chief Minister announced an increase in the honorarium of Provincial Rakshak Dal (PRD) personnel. He said a meeting would be convened shortly to discuss the proposed increase.
He also announced that Chief Minister’s Sports Clubs would be established in every Gram Panchayat across the state. This initiative, he said, would promote sporting activities in rural areas and provide better opportunities for local talent to excel.
Dhami further announced that vacant land adjoining the Youth Centre at Amwala in Dehradun would be transferred to the Youth Welfare Department. A mini stadium and an Agniveer training centre would be constructed on the land. This would provide young people with better sports facilities as well as training infrastructure to prepare for recruitment into the armed forces.
Prize money under Chief Minister’s Championship Trophy increased
The Chief Minister announced an increase in the prize money for winners of various sporting competitions conducted under the Chief Minister’s Championship Trophy.
At the Nyaya Panchayat level, the first prize will be increased from Rs 300 to Rs 400, the second prize from Rs 200 to Rs 300 and the third prize from Rs 150 to Rs 200.
At the Assembly constituency level, the first, second and third prizes will be increased from Rs 500, Rs 400 and Rs 300 to Rs 700, Rs 500 and Rs 400, respectively.
Similarly, at the parliamentary constituency level, the first, second and third prizes will be increased from Rs 800, Rs 600 and Rs 400 to Rs 1,000, Rs 800 and Rs 600, respectively.
At the state level, the prize amounts will be increased from Rs 1,500, Rs 1,000 and Rs 700 to Rs 2,000, Rs 1,500 and Rs 1,000, respectively.
The Chief Minister also announced that the prize money for the Chief Minister’s Cup, awarded to the overall winning district under the Championship Trophy, would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
He said that the number of sports disciplines under the Chief Minister’s Championship Trophy would be increased from the existing 32 to 50, with special emphasis on including traditional sports. The total budget allocated for organising the Championship Trophy would also be increased.
CM pays tribute to Sardar Patel on National Unity Day
Paying tribute to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, the Chief Minister extended National Unity Day greetings to the people of Uttarakhand.
He said that through his strong determination, foresight and leadership, Sardar Patel had laid a firm foundation for the country's unity and integrity. By integrating various princely states, he had played a historic role in building a strong and united India.
Dhami said that being Indian was the foremost identity of every citizen. This feeling, he added, inspired people to rise above differences and work together for the country's unity, integrity and development.
He said that since 2014, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Patel's birth anniversary had been observed as National Unity Day. Inspired by the Prime Minister, the Statue of Unity had been built in Gujarat to immortalise Patel's contribution to the nation.
He added that programmes such as the ‘Run for Unity’ played an important role in taking Sardar Patel's ideals to the masses and strengthening the spirit of national unity.
Youth have a key role in achieving the goal of a developed India
The Chief Minister said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the country was progressing towards the goal of a developed India. Young people would play a crucial role in achieving this vision.
He urged the youth to move forward in life with discipline, hard work and determination, describing their strength as the foundation of a bright future for the country and the state.
He appealed to young people to make sports, yoga and regular physical activities part of their daily routine and stay away from substance abuse. He also urged them to take the message of a drug-free Uttarakhand to every section of society and spread awareness against drug abuse.
Chief Minister expresses grief over Joshimath helicopter crash
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep sorrow over the helicopter accident in the Joshimath area while returning from Badrinath Dham.
Paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the accident, he conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He prayed to Lord Badri Vishal to grant a place to the departed souls at His divine feet and give their families the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
Cabinet Ministers Ganesh Joshi and Khajan Das, Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal, Dehradun Mayor Saurabh Thapliyal, MLA Brij Bhushan Gairola, Uttarakhand State Sports Council Chairman Kuldeep Butola, Vice-Chairman Hemraj Bisht, Special Principal Secretary Amit Sinha, Director of Sports Deepti Singh, other public representatives and officials, and a large number of young people attended the programme.
