Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed appointment letters to 112 newly selected transport constables and flagged off two specially designed vehicles aimed at promoting road safety awareness along the Chardham Yatra route.
The event was held at the Mukhya Sewak Sadan, the Chief Minister's residence.
Congratulating the newly appointed candidates, Dhami said, “This success is not only the result of the hard work, discipline, and determination of the selected youth but also the cooperation, sacrifice, and blessings of their families.”
He emphasized the critical role transport constables play in the functioning of the Transport Department. From ensuring the smooth operation of passenger services to overseeing road safety, vehicle registration, and pollution control, their responsibilities are wide-ranging.
Highlighting the broader role of transport constables, Dhami noted, “This job of yours is not just a government job but also a social responsibility.” He urged the new recruits to uphold discipline and dedication and to engage with the public in a spirit of cooperation and dialogue.
The Chief Minister also pointed out the alarming rise in road accidents due to increasing vehicle numbers. In response, the state introduced the “New Uttarakhand Road Safety Policy 2025” in February this year, aiming to reduce road accident fatalities by 50% by 2030. “I am confident that all of you will cooperate with complete loyalty and dedication in achieving this goal,” Dhami said.
Emphasizing the government’s commitment to merit-based recruitment, Dhami reiterated that transparency is key to restoring public faith. “Recruitment and promotion done transparently instil confidence in the youth. This transparency motivates them to enter the competition better. Our government is continuously working in this direction.”
To ensure fair recruitment, Dhami highlighted the implementation of the country’s toughest anti-cheating law. “After the implementation of this law, all examinations in the state are being conducted safely and transparently, which has resulted in our success in giving government jobs to more than 23 thousand youth in the last three years.”
Taking a swipe at past administrations, Dhami said, “In the previous governments, along with nepotism in jobs, corruption was also at its peak.” Reaffirming his administration's commitment to clean governance, he added, “We are working under the policy of ‘zero tolerance’ to root out this termite of corruption in the state. As a result, in the last three years, we have sent more than 200 people involved in corruption behind bars, and this campaign is continuing.”