Uttarakhand Increases 2026-27 Budget to Rs 1,19,547 Crore

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore for the 2026-27 financial year at the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan in Gairsain. This addition increases the total annual state budget from Rs 1,11,703.21 crore to Rs 1,19,547.39 crore, occurring ahead of the 2027 Legislative Assembly elections.

The financial expansion prioritizes agricultural and public welfare, allocating Rs 1,100 crore for paddy and wheat procurement and Rs 100 crore for the Atal Ayushman Yojana to provide cashless medical coverage. Infrastructure investments include Rs 270 crore for the power sector, Rs 200 crore for digital learning, and Rs 48 crore for ground subsidence remediation in Joshimath. The budget also funds the Divya Kumbh Mela with Rs 290 crore and provides for water management and the construction of a lake in Gairsain.

To support veterans, the government is establishing an Agniveer Employment Cell to provide rehabilitation and jobs for retired Agniveers. Additionally, the state increased the local bodies' share of state tax revenue from 10.5% to 12.5%. Dhami stated that the funds ensure the completion of existing schemes while introducing new initiatives for women's empowerment, health, and employment.