Dehradun, March 22 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday finalised the long-awaited allocation of portfolios among ministers following the recent cabinet expansion.

After the swearing-in of five new ministers, the Chief Minister has retained several key and sensitive administrative departments under his direct control. Until now, he has been handling more than 35 departments.

According to the official list, the Chief Minister will continue to oversee 18 major departments, including General Administration, Home, Personnel, Vigilance, Finance, Appointment and Training, and Information & Public Relations. These departments are considered the backbone of governance, ensuring direct control over administrative decisions...