Uttarakhand Budget 2025-26: A Big Leap in Development and Growth
For the first time in Uttarakhand’s history, the state’s annual budget has crossed ₹1 lakh crore. Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Premchand Aggarwal called it a roadmap for development, employment, and strengthening infrastructure. This budget focuses on education, healthcare, employment, tourism, and infrastructure.
What’s Special in Dhami Government’s Budget?
For Development in Haridwar & Rishikesh – ₹1,688.3 crore
For Roads, Bridges & Buildings – ₹14,763 crore
To Boost Employment in Villages (Fisheries Scheme) – ₹146 crore
For Startups & New Businesses – ₹20 crore
For Electric Buses in Cities – ₹6.5 crore
For Uttarakhand Residents Living Outside (Pravasi Uttarakhand Parishad) – ₹1 crore
For Education & Students
Free textbooks for students from Class 9 to 12 – ₹59.41 crore
Free shoes & bags for students from Class 1 to 8 – ₹23 crore
For setting up a Science City & Science Centers – ₹26.64 crore
For Sports & Youth
Scholarships for athletes who perform well in sports – ₹10 crore
For organizing ‘Khel Mahakumbh’ (State Sports Festival) – ₹15 crore
For Self-Employment (Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana) – ₹60 crore
For starting businesses in villages – ₹20 crore
For Women & Farmers
Nanda Gaura Scheme for Apple Farming – ₹157.84 crore
To promote agriculture – ₹35 crore
The budget aims to boost the economy, create more jobs, improve infrastructure, and support various sectors. The government is focusing on rural development, entrepreneurship, and better facilities for students and athletes.
