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Uttarakhand raises resident doctors' stipend

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Sunday that the stipends for both Senior and Junior Resident doctors in the state have been raised significantly from around Rs 75,000 to over Rs 1 lakh per month. During a State cabinet meeting in Banbasa, Dhami mentioned that around 25-26 decisions were taken during the meeting, including the extension of the deadline by one year for the regularisation of Class B lands in regions such as Dehradun, Lalkuan, and Bindukhatta.

The Chief Minister also highlighted that the Cabinet discussed managing major state events, seasonal pilgrim traffic, ensuring smooth operations, strict travel management, and maintaining optimal road conditions during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra.

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