Uttarakhand government presents supplementary budget of Rs 7,844 crore

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday tabled a Rs 7,844.18-crore supplementary budget on the opening day of a two-day Assembly session in Gairsain, prioritising roads, drinking water, power, urban development, and civic body finances.

The state government said that of the total supplementary budget, Rs 4,164.32 crore is earmarked for capital expenditure, and Rs 3,679.86 crore is allocated for revenue expenditure. More than half of the supplementary budget is directed toward capital investment.

With the supplementary budget of Rs 1,11,703.21 crore, the total budget for 2026-27 will reach Rs 1,19,547.39 crore.


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The state government said it has placed special emphasis on farmers, agriculture-related activities, and the rural economy in its supplementary budget, as a provision of Rs 1,100 crore has been made for the procurement of paddy and wheat from farmers under the food procurement scheme.

"In line with the recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission, it is proposed to increase the share of state tax revenue allocated to local bodies from 10.5 per cent to 12.5 per cent.

"An allocation of Rs 721 crore has been proposed for this purpose, which will provide Gram Panchayats and urban local bodies with additional financial resources for development projects and local requirements," a statement issued by the state government said.

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In the supplementary budget, a capital provision of Rs 500 crore has been made under the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI) to expand infrastructure across the state.

In the energy sector, approximately Rs 270 crore has been allocated across various heads, including the Khurpiya Farm project, to strengthen power transmission and distribution systems.

Further, approximately Rs 100 crore has been proposed for projects under the Urban Development Department that are funded by the Asian Development Bank, and about Rs 55 crore for the construction of residential and non-residential buildings for the police department. A provision of approximately Rs 22 crore has been made for judicial infrastructure facilities, and Rs 5 crore for the construction of Panchayat buildings.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Rs 31 crore has been proposed for the Public Works Department, including for the maintenance of roads, and Rs 30 crore for the Rural Development Department.