Gairsain: The Uttarakhand government has presented a supplementary budget of ₹7,844.18 crore for the financial year 2026–27, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami describing it as part of the state’s efforts to accelerate development and achieve the goal of becoming a developed, prosperous and self-reliant state by 2047.
Dhami presented the supplementary budget in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly at Bhararisain, Gairsain, on October 27, the opening day of the Assembly session. He subsequently addressed a press conference, outlining the government’s development priorities and the additional provisions made for ongoing schemes and new initiatives.
The supplementary budget includes ₹4,164.32 crore under the capital expenditure head and ₹3,679.86 crore under the revenue expenditure head.
The state’s original budget for 2026–27 stood at ₹1,11,703.21 crore. With the supplementary provision, the total budgetary outlay rises to ₹1,19,547.39 crore, subject to the applicable legislative and budgetary process.
Agriculture and Local Bodies Receive Major Allocations
Agriculture and financial support for urban and rural local bodies account for two of the largest provisions in the supplementary budget.
The government has earmarked ₹1,100 crore under the Annapurti Scheme for procuring paddy and wheat from farmers. Another ₹721 crore has been provided for urban and rural local bodies.
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The allocation for local bodies follows a proposal to increase their share in the state’s tax revenue from 10.5% to 12.5%, in line with the recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission.
The additional resources are intended to support development works undertaken by municipal bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions.
Key provisions include:
- ₹1,100 crore: Procurement of paddy and wheat under the Annapurti Scheme.
- ₹721 crore: Support for urban and rural local bodies.
- ₹500 crore: Infrastructure development under the Special Assistance Scheme.
- ₹300 crore: Payment of outstanding dues to contractors under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
- ₹122 crore: Gairsain Water Supply Dam Project.
The supplementary provisions cover both existing commitments and additional requirements for development programmes during the current financial year.
₹290 Crore for Kumbh Preparations in Haridwar
The supplementary budget provides approximately ₹290 crore for infrastructure and preparations associated with the upcoming Divya Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in 2027.
The allocation is intended to support facilities and infrastructure required for the religious gathering.
A further ₹30 crore has been earmarked for the Haridwar-Ganga Corridor project.
The budget also includes provisions for works associated with the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra, a major religious pilgrimage in Uttarakhand.
These allocations form part of the government’s additional spending plans for religious events and related infrastructure.
Healthcare and Medical Education Get Additional Funding
Healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services are among the other areas covered by the supplementary budget.
The government has made provisions for the Atal Ayushman Scheme, which provides cashless healthcare benefits, and the Golden Card Scheme for government employees.
The allocations include:
- ₹100 crore: Atal Ayushman Scheme.
- ₹125 crore: Golden Card Scheme for government employees.
- Approximately ₹160 crore: Medical education infrastructure, including medical and nursing colleges in Pithoragarh and Rudrapur.
The provisions are intended to support healthcare-related expenditure and the development of medical education facilities.
₹200 Crore for Digital Learning in Schools and Higher Education
The supplementary budget also provides ₹200 crore for digital learning in school and higher education.
The allocation forms part of the state’s additional provisions for education and the expansion of learning-related facilities.
Other youth-focused measures include support for competitive examination preparation, sports infrastructure, athlete training and scholarship programmes.
The budget includes ₹35 crore for a sports university and ₹10 crore for the Women’s Sports College in Champawat.
A provision of ₹15 crore has also been made for prize money for international medal winners.
These allocations cover different aspects of education, sports development and opportunities for young people.
Infrastructure, Energy and Disaster Management
Infrastructure development remains a significant component of the supplementary budget, with provisions covering drinking water, electricity, roads and projects in areas affected by natural hazards.
The government has allocated ₹270 crore for power transmission and distribution systems.
Other provisions include:
- ₹31 crore: Maintenance of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
- ₹30 crore: Rural development works.
- ₹48 crore: Works related to land subsidence in Joshimath and other locations.
- ₹40 crore: Construction of a new State Data Centre to strengthen digital infrastructure and protect government departments against cyber threats.
- ₹122 crore: Gairsain Water Supply Dam Project.
The budget also includes allocations for infrastructure development under the Centre’s Special Assistance Scheme.
The provisions are intended to meet additional expenditure requirements across departments and support ongoing and proposed development works.
Dhami Reiterates Vision of Developed Uttarakhand by 2047
Addressing the press conference at Gairsain, Dhami said the state government’s objective was to transform Uttarakhand into a developed, prosperous and self-reliant state by 2047.
He said the government was working to accelerate development activities, strengthen basic infrastructure and ensure that the benefits of public welfare schemes reached the last person in society.
The Chief Minister also referred to Uttarakhand’s progress since its formation nearly 26 years ago, crediting the contribution of the people and those involved in the statehood movement.
He highlighted the importance of development across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, employment, women’s empowerment and infrastructure.
The supplementary budget, he said, was designed to provide additional financial provisions for ongoing schemes while supporting new initiatives and development requirements.
Supplementary Budget Adds to Uttarakhand’s Annual Outlay
The ₹7,844.18 crore supplementary budget supplements the state’s original financial plan for 2026–27.
Its provisions cover agriculture, local bodies, infrastructure, healthcare, education, energy, disaster-related works and preparations for major religious events.
The government has presented the additional allocations as part of its effort to advance development programmes and public welfare measures while pursuing its long-term vision for Uttarakhand.
The supplementary demands remain subject to the legislative process governing their approval and implementation.
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