00:06when we charge a government it's not just about the promises it makes it's also about whether
00:12those promises actually turn into policies and whether those policies reach the people on time
00:19in utarakhand the pushkar singh dhami government says the last five years have been about exactly
00:25that stability governance reforms and faster implementation from becoming the first state to
00:32implement the uniform civil code to introducing one of india's toughest anti-cheating laws expanding
00:40welfare through technology and investing in roads healthcare and tourism the political observers
00:46believe that the ability of dhami government focus on long-term reforms rather than short-term
00:53announcements has changed the image of the state rapidly so what has changed on the ground let's
01:00take a closer look one of the biggest advantages the dhami government has had is continuity unlike
01:13earlier years when frequent changes in leadership often slowed decision making the state has seen a
01:19stable administration over the past five years the government sources say this has allowed it to
01:26move ahead with reforms that had been pending for years perhaps the most talked about decision was
01:33implementation of the uniform civil code or ucc on january 27 2025 utarakhand became the first state in
01:41india to enforce a common civil law covering matters such as marriage divorce inheritance and live in
01:50relationships according to the government the idea is to ensure equal legal treatment for all citizens
01:57while promoting gender justice and replacing different person laws with a common legal framework
02:04the government also turned its attention to a major concern among young people
02:09people recruitment exam paper leaks and copy rackets
02:13after several high profile cases utarakhand introduced what it describes as one of the country's toughest
02:39anti-copying laws the legislation provides for strict punishment against organized cheating
02:46networks including coaching centers printing presses and service providers involved in exam fraud
02:53the objective the government says is simple to restore trust in the recruitment process and ensure
03:00that jobs are earned through merit in the state law and order has been another area of focus the
03:06the state introduced a law that allows authorities to recover the cost of damage cost to public and
03:13private property during riots violent protests and strikes from those found responsible the anti-conversion
03:21law was also strengthened by expanding its scope to include social media and digital platforms
03:27according to the government the amendments are aimed at preventing illegal religious conversions carried out
03:34through fraud coercion or inducement alongside this district administrations have continued a drive
03:42against illegal encroachments on government and forest land with the government asserting that
03:48thousands of acres have been reclaimed technology has also become a key part of governance through direct
03:55benefit transfer or dbt welfare money is now being sent directly into beneficiaries bank accounts reducing delays
04:02and improving transparency now recently near 11 crore rupees were transferred directly to more than 4 400
04:11construction workers under various welfare schemes now over the past year the welfare board says it has distributed
04:19more than 93 crore rupees to over 24 000 registered workers now women's empowerment has also remained a priority
04:28under the lagpati didi initiative women's self-help groups are being offered interest-free loans to help them build
04:35sustainable livelihoods the government says more than one lakh women have already crossed the income benchmark
04:43under the program infrastructure development has moved alongside these reforms the delhi dehradun expressway is
04:50operational now which has reduced the travel time between the two cities to around two and a half hours ultimately
04:58the state has also received two vande bharat trains improving rail connectivity and making travel easier for both
05:04the residents and the tourists the government believes better roads rail links and connectivity will also
05:11support economic growth tourism and employment healthcare is another sector where coverage has expanded
05:19under the atal ayushman yojna eligible families receive health insurance of up to rupees 5 lakhs every year
05:28according to government figures nearly 60 lakh ayushman cards have been issued while more than 15 lakh people
05:35have already received cashless treatment the administration has also focused on improving healthcare facilities in
05:42remote hill districts where access to specialized medical services has traditionally remained a challenge
05:49every government is finally judged not by announcements but by outcomes the dhami government argues that policy
05:57continuity continuity has helped utarakhand move faster on governance reforms welfare delivery and
06:04infrastructure development supporters see these decisions as laying the foundation for long-term growth
06:11critics continue to debate some of the policies particularly those involving social legislation
06:17but there is little doubt that over the past five years utarakhand has emerged as a
06:22state willing to experiment with major governance reforms many of which have attracted attention across
06:28the country the real test as always will be how these policies continue to improve people's lives in the years
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