Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has surpassed his previous record for the state’s supplementary budget, with the allocation rising nearly 5.8 times in five years. The supplementary budget increased from ₹1,353.80 crore in December 2021 to ₹7,844.18 crore in October 2026.
The latest budget also reflects a shift towards capital expenditure, with a larger share allocated to infrastructure and development projects.
Capital Expenditure Share Rises to 53.1%
In December 2021, capital expenditure accounted for ₹184.88 crore, or 13.7% of the supplementary budget. By October 2026, it had risen to ₹4,164.32 crore, representing 53.1% of the total.
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Key figures from the two supplementary budgets are:
- Total supplementary budget: Increased from ₹1,353.80 crore in December 2021 to ₹7,844.18 crore in October 2026.
- Revenue expenditure: Rose from ₹1,168.91 crore to ₹3,679.86 crore.
- Capital expenditure: Increased from ₹184.88 crore to ₹4,164.32 crore.
- Capital expenditure share: Grew from 13.7% of the total supplementary budget in December 2021 to 53.1% in October 2026.
Capital expenditure increased approximately 22.5 times over the period, while the overall supplementary budget grew by ₹6,490.38 crore.
2021 Budget Focused on Disaster Relief and Roads
The December 2021 supplementary budget included ₹668.36 crore for disaster relief. Other allocations included ₹150 crore for the Public Works Department, ₹104.67 crore for rural development, ₹104 crore for the Information Department and ₹80 crore for the Nanda Gaura Yojana.
The allocations primarily covered disaster relief, road repairs and ongoing schemes.
2026 Budget Covers Infrastructure, Education and Sports
The October 2026 supplementary budget provides for preparations for the 2027 Kumbh, the Gairsain water supply dam project, infrastructure development and urban local bodies.
Additional funds have also been allocated for the Ayushman scheme, pensions, digital learning, medical and nursing colleges, and a sports university.
The comparison shows that the supplementary budget has expanded substantially since 2021, with capital expenditure accounting for a much larger proportion of the latest allocation.
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