The Uttarakhand government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has announced a budget of ₹1,01,175.33 crore for the financial year 2025-26. This budget was presented by Finance Minister Prem Chandra Aggarwal in the State Assembly in Dehradun and emphasizes infrastructure, welfare, and economic growth while maintaining fiscal stability. The financial plan is based on the ‘GYAN’ model (Gareeb, Yuva, Anndata, and Naari), specifically targeting the needs of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. Significant funding is allocated to key sectors such as agriculture, industry, energy, roads, connectivity, tourism, Ayush, and social security, all aimed at enhancing development throughout the state.
Key Points of Uttarakhand Budget 2025-26
1. Budget Allocation & Revenue Projections
- Total Budget: ₹1,01,175.33 crore
- Total Receipts: ₹1,01,034.75 crore
- Revenue Receipts: ₹62,540.54 crore
- Capital Receipts: ₹38,494.21 crore
- Tax Revenue Projection: ₹39,917.74 crore
- Non-Tax Revenue Projection: ₹22,622.80 crore
2. Focus Areas of the Budget
- Infrastructure & Connectivity
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Industry & Startups
- Tourism & Cultural Development
- Water Resources & Irrigation
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Security & Welfare
3. Major Allocations in Key Sectors
A. Infrastructure Development
- New Road Construction: 220 km
- Reconstruction of Roads: 1,000 km
- Renovation of Existing Roads: 1,550 km
- Road Safety: ₹1,200 crore
- 37 New Bridges
- PMGSY Scheme: ₹1,065 crore
- Bus Stations Construction: ₹15 crore
- Civil Aviation Development: ₹36.88 crore
B. Industry & Startups
- MSME Development: ₹50 crore
- Mega Industry Policy: ₹35 crore
- Startup Promotion: ₹30 crore
- Mega Project Scheme: ₹500 crore
C. Water Resources & Irrigation
- Jamrani Dam: ₹625 crore
- Song Dam: ₹75 crore
- Lakhwad Project: ₹285 crore
- Jal Jeevan Mission: ₹1,843 crore
- Urban Water Supply: ₹100 crore
- Special Capital Assistance: ₹1,500 crore
D. Tourism & Cultural Development
- Tehri Lake Development: ₹100 crore
- Manskhanda Scheme: ₹25 crore
- Vibrant Village Scheme: ₹20 crore
- Char Dham Road Network: ₹10 crore
- New Tourist Destinations Development: ₹10 crore
E. Environment & Sustainability
- CAMPA Scheme: ₹395 crore
- Climate Change Mitigation: ₹60 crore
- Spring & River Rejuvenation Authority (SARA): ₹125 crore
- Public Forests Afforestation: ₹10 crore
F. Social Security & Welfare
- Total Social Security Allocation: ₹1,811.66 crore
- Subsidies on Welfare Schemes: ₹918.92 crore
- Food Security Scheme: ₹600 crore
- PM Awas Yojana (Rural): ₹207.18 crore
- PM Awas Yojana (Urban): ₹54.12 crore
- EWS Housing Grants: ₹25 crore
- Cooking Gas Subsidy: ₹55 crore
- Environmental Friend Insurance: ₹2 crore
- Free Travel for Low-Income Groups (State Buses): ₹40 crore
- State Food Grain Scheme: ₹10 crore
- Affordable Salt for Antyodaya Ration Holders: ₹34.36 crore
