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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Makes History, Presents Budget on Governor's Address Day

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is set to create history by presenting the state budget on the same day as the Governor's address for the first time. The budget for 2026-27 is estimated to increase by about 10%, reaching approximately ₹1.11 lakh crore. The session in Gairsain is being held under strict security, with police setting up temporary jails to manage potential protests. The state's Economic Survey revealed significant GSDP growth, increasing from ₹2.54 lakh crore in 2021-22 to ₹3,81,889 crore in 2024-25.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Budget 2026: CM Dhami Presents ₹1.11 Lakh Crore Plan

  • Historic budget presentation timing
  • Budget size estimated at ₹1.11 lakh crore
  • Session held under high-security zone
  • Temporary jails set up for protests
  • Economic Survey shows GSDP growth
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami to present budget on same day as Governor's address for the first time

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami presents Uttarakhand's ₹1.11 lakh crore budget on same day as Governor's address. Session held under tight security in Gairsain.

"presenting the state budget in the Assembly on the same day as the Governor's address - Report"

Gairsain, March 9

With the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session commencing today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is set to create history by presenting the state budget in the Assembly on the same day as the Governor's address.

During the budget session today in the state's summer capital, Gairsain, it will also be the first occasion when Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presents the government's budget in the House in his capacity as the Finance Minister.

Compared to the previous year, the size of the budget for the financial year 2026-27 is estimated to increase by about 10 percent, reaching approximately ₹1.11 lakh crore.

In view of the session, strict security arrangements have been put in place. The Assembly premises have been turned into a high-security zone, with police personnel deployed at every point.

To deal with any protests or disturbances outside during the Budget Session, the police have set up temporary jails at the Primary School Mehalchauri and the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Malsi.

Chief Minister Dhami earlier interacted with sanitation workers, police personnel, and other staff contributing to the smooth conduct of the Assembly session during his morning walk at Bhararisain in Chamoli.

The Chief Minister also inspected the arrangements in the kitchen where meals were being prepared. He interacted with the staff working there and gathered information about their functioning and requirements.

The Budget Session of the Uttarakhand Assembly is scheduled from March 9 to March 13, 2026, at the Vidhan Bhavan located in the state's summer capital, Bharadisain (Gairsain).

Presenting Uttarakhand's Economic Survey, Principal Secretary R Meenakshi Sundaram informed the media that the state's GSDP for the year 2024-25 stood at Rs 3,81,889 crore, compared to Rs 2.54 lakh crore in 2021-22, registering an increase of more than one and a half times.

Earlier on Sunday, CM Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan in Bhararisain (Gairsain).

On the arrival of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Bharadisain, MLA Anil Nautiyal, Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar, SP Surjeet Singh Panwar, and local residents welcomed him.

- ANI

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Priya S
A budget of ₹1.11 lakh crore is impressive growth! But as a resident, I'm more concerned about how much of it will reach the ground level. We need concrete plans for waste management in tourist towns and better healthcare facilities in remote areas.
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Rohit P
Setting up temporary jails in schools and health centres? This is concerning. While security is important, using essential public infrastructure for this purpose sends the wrong message. Couldn't they find a more suitable location?
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Sarah B
The GSDP growth mentioned is remarkable. If the state's economy is growing so well, the budget should focus on sustainable development and preserving Uttarakhand's fragile ecology. More green jobs and investment in renewable energy please!
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Karthik V
Good to see the CM interacting with sanitation workers and kitchen staff. Hope this empathy is reflected in the budget with better wages and working conditions for all government contract workers. They are the backbone of such events.
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Nisha Z
Conducting the session in Gairsain is a positive step for decentralisation. Devbhoomi needs development spread across all regions, not just concentrated in Dehradun. Hope the budget allocates funds specifically for the summer capital's infrastructure.

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