Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana' for Competitive Exam Preparation

Key facts

• Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana' on September 7, 2026, in Dehradun to support the career prospects of the state's youth.
• Under the scheme, students enrolled in universities and government and aided colleges across Uttarakhand will receive free online coaching and quality study material for competitive examinations, including Civil Services (UPSC and State Public Service Commissions), Defence Services (CDS), Banking, Railways and SSC.
• The programme will also offer guidance for higher education and eligibility examinations such as CAT, MAT, GATE, NET and CSIR-NET.
• The scheme aims to ensure financial constraints do not hinder talented students and is expected to particularly benefit students from remote and hilly areas of Uttarakhand.
• On Friday, CM Dhami transferred the August 2026 pension instalment of Rs 147.05 crore through a one-click payment mechanism to 9,91,914 beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes of the Social Welfare Department.