The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Mr Pushkar Singh Dhami, presented the Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on March 9, 2026.
Budget Highlights
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The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttarakhand for 2026-27 (at current prices) is projected to be Rs 4,27,716 crore, a growth of 12% over 2025-26.
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Expenditure (excluding debt repayment) in 2026-27 is estimated to be Rs 83,543 crore, an increase of 10% over the revised estimate of 2025-26. In addition, debt of Rs 28,161 crore will be repaid by the state.
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Receipts (excluding borrowings) for 2026-27 are estimated to be Rs 67,553 crore, an increase of 8% compared to the revised estimate of 2025-26.
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Revenue surplus in 2026-27 is estimated to be 0.6% of GSDP (Rs 2,536 crore), similar to a revenue surplus of 0.6% of GSDP (Rs 2,461 crore) in 2025-26 (as per revised estimate).
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Fiscal deficit for 2026-27 is targeted at 3.7% of GSDP (Rs 15,989 crore). In 2025-26, as per the revised estimates, fiscal deficit is expected to be 3.4% of GSDP, higher than the budgeted (2.9% of GSDP).
Policy Highlights
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Employment and skilling: A Chief Minister Hub and SPOC (Single Point of Contact) model will be established to enhance employability. Under this model, polytechnics, ITIs, higher education institutions, and secondary education institutions will be integrated, with a focus on skill development.
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Temple development: Under the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission Yojana, Phase II, 14 temples will be strengthened. Under the Kedarkhand Mala Mission, infrastructure facilities will be developed in major temples such as Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar.