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Cabinet nod for policies to boost jobs for women, youth & ex-servicemen
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand cabinet, which met soon after the state assembly was adjourned sine die on Wednesday, approved a proposal to frame separate policies aimed at increasing employment opportunities for women, youth and ex-servicemen.
The policies will focus on skill development and creating jobs in both govt and private sectors. Training programmes will be organised for competitive examinations, including govt services, NEET, nursing, foreign languages and artificial intelligence. Large-scale youth festivals and job fairs will also be held. ITIs, polytechnics, and schools will work together to promote vocational education, while short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans will be implemented to connect youth with employment.
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "This initiative will go a long way in providing earning opportunities for people in the state."
To promote self-employment among women and youth, training in beekeeping, apple cultivation and horticulture will be provided to 200 people in each block in the initial phase. A voluntary land consolidation scheme will also be launched shortly. An MoU has already been signed between the agriculture department and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for the purchase of local products such as fruits, vegetables and milk.
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Similar MoUs will be signed with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and other central agencies to expand the market for local produce and enhance livelihoods. The industry department will facilitate market linkages in the private sector, while ex-servicemen working through UPNL will be integrated with govt schemes for employment and self-employment and matched with services suited to their qualifications across institutions.
The cabinet also approved the Uttarakhand Crime Victim Assistance (Amendment) Scheme, 2025. Home secretary Shailesh Bagauli said that the existing Uttarakhand Crime Victim Assistance Scheme, 2013, amended in 2014 and 2016, was notified under section 357(A) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. While Pocso courts have issued orders for compensation to victims under the Pocso Act, 2012, the scheme so far lacked clear provisions, leading to practical difficulties.
To address these gaps and ensure compliance with court directions, the scheme has been amended and the new provisions are being notified. A Schedule-2 has been added specifying minimum and maximum compensation amounts for Pocso victims, which will enable timely and effective assistance.
To strengthen the justice system, the cabinet further approved the Uttarakhand Witness Protection Scheme, 2025. The scheme is designed to ensure the safety and dignity of witnesses so they can testify freely and truthfully in court without fear, pressure, or retaliation.
It includes measures such as confidentiality of identity, relocation, changes in contact details, physical security arrangements and financial assistance when required.
Confidentiality has been accorded the highest priority in all decisions. A state witness protection committee, comprising members of the judiciary, police, and senior district officials, has been constituted to assess witness security needs and implement appropriate protection measures promptly.
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