Uttarakhand Budget 2025: From Infra to Tourism, Dhami Govt Presents 101175.33 Budget, Check Highlights

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 on Thursday. Finance Minister Prem Chandra Agarwal unveiled a ₹1,01,175.33 crore budget, emphasizing education, healthcare, infrastructure, and rural development as top priorities. He stated that the budget aims to accelerate the state's development while maintaining economic stability.

Revenue and Receipts Breakdown

The budget estimates total receipts of ₹1,01,034.75 crore, comprising:

₹62,540.54 crore in revenue receipts

₹38,494.21 crore in capital receipts

₹39,917.74 crore expected from tax revenue

₹22,622.80 crore from non-tax revenue

₹38,470 crore through loans and liabilities

Key Focus Areas in the Budget

Finance Minister Agarwal outlined seven priority sectors, including agriculture, industry, energy, infrastructure, tourism, and AYUSH.

Industry & MSMEs

₹50 crore allocated for MSME sector

₹35 crore for Mega Industry Policy

₹30 crore for Startup Promotion

Infrastructure & Transportation

Construction of 220 km new roads

1,000 km of roads to be rebuilt

Renovation of 1,550 km of existing routes

Water & Irrigation

₹1,843 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission

₹625 crore for Jamrani Dam Project

Tourism Boost

₹100 crore for Tehri Lake development

₹25 crore for Manaskhand Tourism Plan

₹10 crore for Char Dham route improvements

A Budget for Growth

This marks CM Dhami's fourth budget, which he described as pro-youth, pro-women, and pro-farmers. The government sees it as a strong step towards Uttarakhand’s overall development, ensuring sustainable growth and improved public welfare.