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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has presented a huge budget of Rs 1,11,703.21 crore for the financial year 2026-27. This budget is an important document towards fulfilling the resolve of ‘Developed Uttarakhand’ on the occasion of the silver jubilee year of the state. The government has called it the budget of “Vigyan” (Vigyan), which means Value Based, Innovation Driven, Good Governance, Youth-Powered, Accountability and New Uttarakhand.
Budget allocation to major departments and benefits derived from them
Special attention has been given to infrastructure, social security and health in the budget, in which the Public Works Department (PWD) has been allocated a budget of ₹2,501.91 crore. With this huge budget, a network of roads and bridges will be laid in the state. Construction of tunnels and modern infrastructure in hilly areas will connect remote areas to the mainstream, which will give impetus to tourism and local business.
Budget of ₹1,827.91 crore to Drinking Water Department
Similarly, a budget of ₹ 1,827.91 crore has been allocated to the Drinking Water Department, which will strengthen the goal of providing pure drinking water to every household under ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’, and improve the standard of rural living. The Rural Development Department has been allocated a budget of ₹1,642.20 crore which will provide basic amenities and create employment opportunities in rural areas, and help in curbing migration.
Budget of Rs 1,609.43 crore to Energy Department
Along with this, the Energy Department has received a budget of Rs 1,609.43 crore, which will strengthen the power supply by investing in the energy sector and will encourage renewable projects like solar energy. Similarly, the Urban Development Department has been given a budget of ₹ 1,401.85 crore, through which work will be done on modern facilities, waste management and better urban planning in the cities.
In the budget of the Dhami government, ₹ 1,327.73 crore was allocated to social security (pension), which will provide direct financial assistance to about nine and a half lakh needy citizens of the state through old age, widow and disabled pension.
Government opened its doors in the field of education
Similarly, in the education sector (secondary, higher and technical), ₹ 542.84 crore will be given to secondary education, ₹ 146.30 crore to higher education, ₹ 98.50 crore to technical education, due to which emphasis will be given on modern furniture in schools, establishment of libraries and skill development of youth.
₹600 crore allocated to Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand scheme
At the same time, ₹ 600 crore has been allocated to Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana, due to which the poor families of the state will continue to get cashless health facilities for the treatment of serious diseases.
Other special features of the budget
Disaster Management: In view of the frequent natural disasters in the state, adequate provisions have been made for rescue operations and heli services. Cultural Conservation: Modern technology like Artificial Intelligence will be used to preserve and propagate the endangered dialects of the state (Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari). Sports and Youth: Creation of a sports university for the first time in the state and provision of giving scholarship to 6,500 players will encourage the youth towards sports. Honoring the state agitators: There has been a significant increase in the pension of the agitators and their dependents.
Apart from this, Dhami government has increased the gender budget in this session. There was a provision of Rs 16961.32 crore in the financial year 2025-26, which was increased to Rs 19692.02 crore this time.
Open box for women empowerment
The government has allocated a budget of Rs 220.00 crore under Nanda Gaura Yojana, Rs 47.78 crore for Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana, Rs 25.00 crore under Chief Minister Child Nutrition Scheme, Rs 30.00 crore under Chief Minister Mahalaxmi Kit Scheme, Rs 13.44 crore under Chief Minister Mahila Nutrition Scheme and Rs 15.00 crore under Chief Minister Aanchal Amrit Yojana.
08.00 crore for the Chief Minister’s Child and Women’s Multidimensional Development Fund, 05.00 crore for the marriage of daughters of destitute widows, 3.76 crore under the Chief Minister Minority Meritorious Girls Promotion Scheme, 05.00 crore for the Chief Minister Women Self-Help Group Empowerment Scheme, 122 crore overall for Eja-Boi Shagun Scheme for maternity in the state, 02.00 crore under the Chief Minister Women’s Sustainable Livelihood Scheme. Similarly, construction of Women Sports College Champawat – Rs. 10.00 crores and Rs. 05.00 crores have been allocated under Ganga Cow Women Dairy Development Scheme.
‘Sankalp’ budget of Uttarakhand government
This budget is based on the principles of overall development of Uttarakhand (S), self-reliance (A), innovation (N), skill development (K), infrastructure development (A), public participation (L) and transparency (P). According to the Chief Minister, this is not just the details of income and expenditure but is a reflection of the aspirations of 1.25 crore people of the state.