Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, expanded his cabinet on Friday, March 20, 2026. Five new MLAs took oath as ministers at the Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, officially joining the state government.
The new ministers inducted into the cabinet are Khazan Das, Bharat Singh Chaudhary, Madan Kaushik, Pradeep Batra, and Ram Singh Kaida.
With this expansion, the Uttarakhand cabinet has now reached its full strength of 12 ministers, as allowed under state rules, officials said. The new ministers are expected to take on various responsibilities and portfolios to help run the state government effectively.
This cabinet expansion comes at a crucial time for the state government, as it seeks to strengthen governance and address the development needs of the people. By including these five MLAs, the Chief Minister aims to ensure broader representation and efficiency in administration.
Officials also noted that the swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan was conducted with all formalities and reflected the government’s focus on smooth and transparent administration. The new ministers are expected to start their duties immediately to implement government programs and policies across the state.
Overall, the cabinet expansion marks an important step in strengthening the state government’s functioning and ensuring that key areas and constituencies are represented in the decision-making process.