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Uttarakhand Governor Outlines Vision for State's Development in Budget Address

Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh addressed the state's budget session, highlighting the government's efforts to achieve new heights through transparent governance. He emphasized strengthening infrastructure, expanding digital services, and promoting public participation. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed the government's commitment to inclusive development to ensure progress reaches all regions. The budget for 2026-27 is estimated to increase by about 10%, reaching approximately Rs 1.11 lakh crore.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Governor's Budget Session Address Highlights Development

  • Focus on transparent governance
  • Infrastructure and digital expansion
  • Job creation for youth
  • Inclusive regional development
  • 10% budget increase to ~₹1.11L cr
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Uttarakhand Governor addresses budget session, highlights efforts to take state to new heights

Governor Gurmit Singh outlines Uttarakhand's development plans, focusing on infrastructure, jobs, and inclusive growth in the 2026-27 budget session.

"Our government is continuously working... so that the benefits of development can reach every region - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Gairsain, March 9

Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, on Monday, highlighted the government's efforts to take Uttarakhand to new heights through transparent and accountable governance.

Addressing the Budget Session of the State Legislative Assembly, he emphasised strengthening infrastructure, expanding digital services, and promoting public participation.

The Governor further mentioned the various initiatives and schemes being implemented by the state government to create employment and self-employment opportunities for youth, promote women's empowerment, increase farmers' income, strengthen education and healthcare services, and encourage tourism and investment.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on X that the state government is continuously working in line with the commitments expressed in the Governor's address, with a focus on inclusive, balanced, and all-round development so that the benefits of progress reach every region and every section of society.

"Honorable Governor, in his address, has highlighted our efforts to elevate Uttarakhand to new heights through transparent and accountable governance, alongside strengthening infrastructure, expanding digital services, and fostering public participation. At the same time, he also mentioned the various initiatives and schemes undertaken by the state government to create opportunities for employment and self-employment for the youth, promote women's empowerment, ensure an increase in farmers' income, strengthen education and health services, and encourage tourism and investment," Dhami said.

"In line with the commitments expressed in the address, our government is continuously working with the spirit of inclusive, balanced, and all-encompassing development, so that the benefits of development can reach every region and every section of the state. With the resolve of 'Developed India 2047,' we are all together steadfastly moving forward in the direction of building a 'Developed Uttarakhand,' enabling the state to establish new dimensions of progress, prosperity, and public welfare," he added.

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

In view of the session, strict security arrangements have been put in place. The Budget Session of the Uttarakhand Assembly is scheduled to be held from March 9 to March 13.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The emphasis on women's empowerment and youth employment is crucial. But I hope these schemes actually reach the grassroots level in remote areas and aren't just announcements. Implementation is key.
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Aman W
A budget of 1.11 lakh crore is significant! Hope a good portion is allocated to healthcare and education. Our hill stations need quality hospitals and schools to retain our youth.
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Sarah B
Visiting Uttarakhand last year was beautiful. Promoting tourism and investment sounds great, but it must be sustainable. Protecting the fragile Himalayan ecology should be a top priority alongside development.
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Vikram M
"Transparent and accountable governance" - these are the words we want to hear. Now we need to see it in action. The session is only 5 days, hope substantial discussions happen on how to achieve these goals for our Devbhoomi.
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Karthik V
Increasing farmers' income is a welcome point. Uttarakhand's organic produce and horticulture have huge market potential. Hope the schemes provide real market linkages and not just subsidies.

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