Government Schemes and Policy · 14 September 2026

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Announces Month-Long Service Sankalp Campaign from September 17 to October 17, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 14 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the month-long 'Service Sankalp' campaign to be organised across the state from September 17 to October 17, 2026, beginning on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday.
  • The campaign aims to connect citizens with the resolve of Viksit Bharat 2047 through service, public participation, dialogue and innovation.
  • 11 major programmes have been proposed under the campaign, involving students, youth, women, beneficiaries, public representatives, social organisations and citizens.
  • Key programmes include Ashirwad Ka Diya (lamp-lighting at scheme centres and religious sites), Mere Sapno Ka Bharat–Chitra Seva (painting, essay and speech competitions), Angan Milan Seva (Anganwadi activities), Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra, Seva Setu camps, and the Service First Innovation Challenge with IITs and IIMs proposed as jurors and mentors.
  • Youth participation will be especially important, and the campaign will be observed in every district with ministers in charge participating.