Gairsain: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that transforming Uttarakhand into a developed, prosperous, and self-reliant state by 2047 is the government’s resolve. Keeping this objective in mind, the supplementary budget for the financial year 2026-27 has been prepared. Special focus has been given to accelerating development schemes, delivering the benefits of public welfare programs to the last person, and expanding basic infrastructure. The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference held in Bhararisain on Tuesday.
The Chief Minister noted that in nearly 26 years since the state’s creation, Uttarakhand has traversed a long journey of development. This is the result of the struggle of statehood agitators, the hard work of the state’s residents, and public participation. He stated that Uttarakhand is committed to playing a significant role in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Developed India 2047 (Viksit Bharat 2047).
According to the Chief Minister, the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which was approximately ₹2.55 lakh crore in 2022, is estimated to rise to around ₹3.82 lakh crore in 2026-27. During this period, per capita income has increased from about ₹1.95 lakh to ₹2.74 lakh. He shared that the number of startups in the state has grown from 702 to 1,978, while micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have increased from around 60,000 to one lakh. Solar energy capacity has also witnessed growth.
The Chief Minister highlighted that Uttarakhand secured joint first place nationally with a score of 79 points in NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2023-24. The state has also received national-level appreciation in the fields of investment-friendliness and financial management. The government endeavors to ensure that the benefits of economic progress reach villages, farmers, women, and youth.
Development and Public Welfare Prioritized in Supplementary Budget
The Chief Minister informed that ₹7,844.18 crore has been provisioned in the supplementary budget for 2026-27. Out of this, ₹4,164.32 crore has been allocated for the capital head and ₹3,679.86 crore for the revenue head. As per the recommendations of the 6th State Finance Commission, it is proposed to increase local bodies’ share in the state’s tax revenue from 10.5 percent to 12.5 percent, for which ₹721 crore has been arranged.
₹1,100 crore has been provisioned under the Annapurti Yojana for the procurement of paddy and wheat from farmers, ₹500 crore under the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI) for infrastructure development, and ₹300 crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission. ₹122 crore has been set aside for the Gairsain Water Supply Dam Project, and nearly ₹290 crore is proposed for arrangements and basic infrastructure for the upcoming Divya Kumbh. Works related to the Nanda Rajjat Yatra and the Haridwar-Ganga Corridor project have also been included in the budget.
Provisions for Health, Education, and Youth
The Chief Minister stated that ₹100 crore has been kept for the Atal Ayushman Yojana and ₹125 crore for employees’ Golden Card scheme. Nearly ₹160 crore is provisioned for medical education-related works—including the Pithoragarh and Rudrapur medical colleges—and ₹200 crore for digital learning in school and higher education.
He shared that budgetary arrangements have also been made for the Chief Minister Youth Future Building Scheme to help youth prepare for competitive exams, a sports university, a women’s sports college, athlete training, and scholarship programs. Women and child welfare, the nutrition campaign (Poshan Abhiyaan), honorarium for Bhojan Matas (cooks), farmer pensions, and other social security schemes have also been prioritized.
The Chief Minister stated that the government’s emphasis is not merely on launching new schemes, but also on ensuring their benefits reach the public in a timely manner. To enhance public participation in budget formulation, pre-budget dialogues have been conducted for the past five years, incorporating suggestions from farmers, women, youth, entrepreneurs, and representatives from various sectors. He also highlighted financial discipline, transparency, and optimal utilization of public funds as the government’s priorities.
Emphasis on Disaster Management and Employment Opportunities
The Chief Minister stated that special focus is being given to disaster management and the development of safe infrastructure. Work is underway on land subsidence-affected areas including Joshimath, disaster-resilient construction, roads, and helicopter service-related facilities. He announced that a Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) complex has been established in Dehradun, creating new opportunities for youth in the information technology and startup sectors.
The Chief Minister reiterated that alongside development, the government’s priority is to preserve the state’s heritage and culture. Focus is being directed toward quality investment, local employment, better services, and the expansion of modern facilities to build a prosperous Uttarakhand by 2035. He concluded that the state’s achievements are the result of collective efforts, and building a developed Uttarakhand is possible only through public participation, good governance, and continuous growth.
