The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has passed the budget for the financial year 2026–27 amounting to ₹1,11,703.21 crore by voice vote, following a debate between members of the ruling party and the opposition. The Assembly was subsequently adjourned sine die after the completion of the budget session.
The budget session concluded late Friday night in Dehradun after five days of proceedings. On the final day, discussions in the House continued until around 12:30 a.m. before the budget was approved through a voice vote.
During the discussion, members of the ruling party and the opposition exchanged arguments regarding the provisions of the budget. Following the debate, the government secured passage of the budget and the session was brought to a close.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the budget in the Assembly while also holding the finance portfolio. He introduced the financial plan on the first day of the session.
The total budget size for the financial year 2026–27 has been set at ₹1,11,703.21 crore, which is approximately 10.41 percent higher than the previous financial year. According to government estimates, ₹67,525.77 crore is expected to be received through revenue receipts and ₹42,617.35 crore through capital receipts.
The government stated that the budget has been presented without the introduction of new taxes and does not include an estimate of revenue deficit.
According to the government, the budget places emphasis on strengthening infrastructure, tourism and investment to accelerate the state’s economic development. The tourism sector, which contributes significantly to Uttarakhand’s economy, is expected to receive new investments and expansion of facilities.
Allocations have also been made for roads, bridges, urban development and rural connectivity projects. The government stated that improved infrastructure is expected to attract investment and generate employment opportunities.
The budget also includes provisions aimed at employment generation, skill development and self-employment programmes for youth. The government stated that the financial plan has been prepared with consideration for farmers, women, employees and young people.
Under social welfare programmes, allocations have been made for initiatives related to education, healthcare and rural development.
For the financial year 2026–27, the government has estimated a fiscal deficit of approximately ₹12,579.70 crore. The government stated that the deficit remains within the prescribed limit and that the state’s financial position remains stable.
Experts said that the absence of a revenue deficit despite a larger budget reflects the government’s fiscal planning, while noting that the impact will depend on the effectiveness of implementation of the proposed schemes.
