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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Orders Faster Action In SC/ST Cases
Uttarakhand is trying to make sure cases involving atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are handled quickly.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told officials to investigate cases and move them through the courts without unnecessary delays.
He also said victims should receive money they are legally entitled to.
Families should get more than financial help, including medical care, education and protection.
Children from affected families should be able to continue school and receive scholarships when eligible.
Officials will study why some cases have remained pending.
A digital system may be created to track investigations, court hearings and assistance.
The government also plans to explain victims’ rights and available support in rural and remote areas.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to ensure time-bound action in cases filed under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
Officials were told to review pending investigations, coordinate with prosecutors and monitor cases before special courts.
Uttarakhand recorded 189 cases in 2024, 157 in 2025 and 116 through September 15, 2026.
Authorities were directed to prevent delays in relief payments and provide victims with medical care, education, security and rehabilitation.
Dhami called for a digital monitoring system, rural awareness campaigns and stronger coordination among government departments.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed state officials and departments to act.
- What
- Officials were ordered to speed up investigations, court proceedings, relief payments and rehabilitation in cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
- Where
- The meeting was held at the Secretariat in Uttarakhand.
- When
- The directions were issued at a review meeting; the meeting discussed cases registered in 2024, 2025 and through September 15, 2026.
- Why
- The stated aim was to ensure affected people receive justice, security, dignity and assistance without delays.
Key facts
- Cases registered in 2024
- 189
- Cases registered in 2025
- 157
- Cases registered in 2026
- 116 through September 15, 2026, including 25 under investigation
- Relief recipients in 2024-25
- 205 victims received ₹228.71 lakh
- Relief recipients in 2025-26
- 127 victims received ₹143.16 lakh
- Relief provided in 2026-27
- 104 victims received ₹99.528 lakh through September 18, 2026
- Planned monitoring
- A digital system to track investigations, court status, relief payments and other assistance









