Bhararisain, March 10 -- The Uttarakhand government has taken an important step in the 2026-27 budget towards ensuring equal pay for equal work for former UPNL employees, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami allocating Rs 289.98 crore in the budget for this purpose, a release said

The Chief Minister stated that the state government is fully sensitive to the interests of employees and workers.

He said that former UPNL employees have provided important services in various departments for a long time, and it is the government's responsibility to protect their interests.

With this objective, the state government has ensured adequate financial provision in the budget to implement the principle of equal pay for equal work.

He further sai...