₹7,844 Crore Supplementary Budget a Major Step Towards a Developed and Self-Reliant Uttarakhand: CM Dhami
₹4,164 crore earmarked for capital expenditure; proposed increase in funding for local bodies
Special focus on farmers, healthcare, education, youth welfare, women empowerment and infrastructure development
Gairsain (Bhararisain), Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has described the ₹7,844.18 crore supplementary budget for the financial year 2026–27 as an important step towards building a developed, prosperous and self-reliant Uttarakhand. He said the state government is committed to achieving the vision of a developed Uttarakhand by 2047, with a focus on accelerating development projects, expanding public welfare schemes and strengthening basic infrastructure.
Addressing a press conference in Gairsain (Bhararisain) on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said the supplementary budget had been prepared keeping in view both the state’s immediate requirements and its long-term development needs. The government’s priority, he added, is to ensure that the benefits of development and welfare schemes reach the last person in society.
Uttarakhand’s Economic Growth and Development Vision
Dhami said Uttarakhand has made considerable progress in various sectors during the nearly 26 years since its formation. He attributed this progress to the sacrifices of statehood activists, the hard work of residents and public participation.
He said Uttarakhand is committed to contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. The state government is focusing on economic growth, good governance, fiscal discipline, investment promotion and employment generation to sustain its development momentum.
Highlighting the state’s economic indicators, the Chief Minister said Uttarakhand’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which stood at approximately ₹2.55 lakh crore in 2022, is estimated to reach around ₹3.82 lakh crore in 2026–27. Per capita income is also estimated to have increased from approximately ₹1.95 lakh to ₹2.74 lakh during this period.
The number of startups in the state has risen from 702 to 1,978, while the number of MSME units has increased from approximately 60,000 to one lakh. The state has also recorded significant growth in solar energy capacity.
Dhami further noted that Uttarakhand secured joint first place nationally with a score of 79 in NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023–24. He said the government aims to ensure that economic progress translates into tangible benefits for villages, farmers, women and young people.
₹7,844.18 Crore Allocated Under Supplementary Budget
The Chief Minister said the supplementary budget provides for a total expenditure of ₹7,844.18 crore, comprising ₹4,164.32 crore in capital expenditure and ₹3,679.86 crore in revenue expenditure.
To strengthen local governance, the government has proposed increasing the share of state tax revenue allocated to local bodies from 10.5% to 12.5%, in accordance with the recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission. An allocation of ₹721 crore has been made for this purpose.
The proposed increase is expected to provide additional resources to urban and rural local bodies for development projects, civic amenities and infrastructure improvement.
Major Allocations for Farmers and Infrastructure
The supplementary budget places considerable emphasis on agriculture and infrastructure development. An allocation of ₹1,100 crore has been made under the Annapurti Yojana for procuring paddy and wheat from farmers.
Additionally, ₹500 crore has been earmarked under the Special Assistance Scheme for Infrastructure Development, while ₹300 crore has been provided for the Jal Jeevan Mission. The Gairsain Water Supply Dam Project has been allocated ₹122 crore.
The government has also proposed approximately ₹290 crore for preparations and infrastructure facilities related to the upcoming Divya Kumbh. Projects associated with the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra and the Haridwar-Ganga Corridor have also received attention in the budget.
Healthcare and Education to Receive Additional Support
Dhami said healthcare remains a key priority for the state government. The supplementary budget provides ₹100 crore for the Atal Ayushman Yojana and ₹125 crore for the Golden Card scheme for government employees.
Approximately ₹160 crore has been earmarked for medical education-related works, including those associated with the Pithoragarh and Rudrapur medical colleges. A further ₹200 crore has been provided for promoting digital learning in school and higher education.
The Chief Minister said the government is working to expand access to quality healthcare and integrate modern technology into the education system.
Focus on Youth, Women and Social Welfare
The supplementary budget also includes provisions for youth development, sports and employment-oriented initiatives. These include the Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana, a sports university, a women’s sports college, athlete training programmes and scholarship schemes.
Allocations have also been made for women and child welfare, the nutrition campaign, honorariums for school meal cooks, farmers’ pensions and other social security programmes.
Dhami said the government’s objective is to expand opportunities across society and ensure that welfare benefits reach eligible beneficiaries.
Public Participation and Fiscal Discipline
The Chief Minister emphasised that the government’s responsibility extends beyond launching schemes to ensuring their timely and effective implementation.
He said pre-budget consultations have been organised over the past five years to obtain suggestions from farmers, women, young people, entrepreneurs and representatives of various sectors. These consultations help the government identify priorities and incorporate public feedback into budget planning.
He added that the state government is committed to maintaining a revenue-surplus position, strengthening fiscal discipline, ensuring transparency and making effective use of public funds.
Disaster Resilience and IT Sector Expansion
Highlighting Uttarakhand’s geographical challenges, Dhami said disaster management and resilient infrastructure remain important priorities. Work is being undertaken in subsidence-affected areas, including Joshimath, alongside initiatives related to disaster-resistant construction, road infrastructure and helicopter services.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the establishment of a Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility in Dehradun, which is expected to create new opportunities for young people in information technology, innovation and startups.
Balancing Development with Heritage and Culture
Dhami said Uttarakhand’s development strategy goes beyond economic growth and includes preserving the state’s cultural heritage, religious traditions and regional identity.
The government is working towards the goal of a prosperous Uttarakhand by 2035 through quality investment, local employment generation, improved public services and modern infrastructure.
The Chief Minister concluded that the state’s achievements reflect the collective efforts of its people. He said a developed and self-reliant Uttarakhand can be built through public participation, good governance, fiscal responsibility and sustained development.
