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Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces development roadmap and budget

Pushkar Singh Dhami Uttarakhand budget Gairsain Haridwar Kumbh infrastructure development

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has unveiled a strategic development roadmap and the state budget for the 2026-27 financial year. The plan includes over 30 new policies designed to boost employment, industrial growth, and infrastructure. The Chief Minister noted that Rs 10,000 crore has been invested in infrastructure over the last three years.

In a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore, the government has earmarked Rs 290 crore for preparations for the Kumbh in Haridwar and Rs 30 crore for the Haridwar-Ganga Corridor. Additional allocations include Rs 20 crore for the Nanda Rajjat Yatra, Rs 122 crore for the Gairsain drinking water supply dam project, and Rs 48 crore for mitigation and rehabilitation in areas affected by land subsidence, such as Joshimath.

Following the Assembly session in Gairsain, CM Dhami also addressed political tensions, criticizing the opposition's conduct and defending his administration against allegations of corruption.

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Gairsain · Haridwar · Joshimath · Pushkar Singh Dhami · Uttarakhand Government

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rs 10,000 crore has been invested in infrastructure development over the last three years.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rs 122 crore is allocated for the Gairsain drinking water supply dam project. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rs 290 crore is earmarked for Haridwar Kumbh preparations. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rs 48 crore is earmarked for mitigation and rehabilitation in Joshimath and other areas. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Gairsain Assembly session was the last of the current government's term. www.rozanaspokesman.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] CM Dhami introduced over 30 policies to boost employment and industry.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rs 30 crore is proposed for the Haridwar-Ganga Corridor. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The supplementary budget for 2026-27 totals Rs 7,844.18 crore. www.newindianexpress.com

Sources

Organizing two assembly sessions in a year in Gairsain is a symbol of the state government's commitment – CM Dhami – Tezzbuzz [tezzbuzz.com]
“Our Govt Is Cleaning Up Congress's Sins, Cleanup Will Continue”: CM Dhami After Gairsain Session [www.rozanaspokesman.com]
CM Dhami Attends Lekhak Gaon International Festival 2026 in Dehradun [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Supplementary budget major step towards developed U’khand: CM [garhwalpost.in]
Uttarakhand earmarks Rs 290 crore for Haridwar Kumbh in supplementary budget [www.newindianexpress.com]