Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme for state employees, which will be operational from April 1, 2025. Additionally, a new Excise Policy 2025 was introduced, banning liquor sales near religious places and enforcing stricter controls on alcohol pricing. Furthermore, CM Dhami announced that financial assistance would be provided to 45 writers in the state this year. These initiatives reflect the government's focus on both employee welfare and regulation of the alcohol industry.