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3.20 PM -CM Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the SANTULAN budget, emphasizing holistic development, self-reliance, innovation, skill growth, and transparency.

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Key provisions include Rs 600 crore for Atal Ayushman Yojana, Rs 25 crore for Foodgrain Scheme, Rs 298.45 crore for PM Housing, and Rs 42 crore for free bus travel. The budget rose from Rs 16,961.32 crore to Rs 19,692.02 crore.

3-15 PM- For the first time, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted major achievements of his government. He noted the implementation of UCC on 27 January 2025, strict anti-cheating laws, Minority Education Act, abolition of Madrasa Board, winter tourism initiatives, temple beautification, high-altitude marathon, and Uttarakhand topping NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Index.

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3.02 PM -CM Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the budget after paying tribute to Lord Badrinath, Baba Kedar, martyrs of the Uttarakhand statehood movement, and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He highlighted double-engine growth, acknowledged recent natural disasters, and honored those who lost their lives.

*On the first day of the budget session, the Governor addressed the Assembly, highlighting the government’s commitment to the state’s overall development. He emphasized transparent, accountable, and effective governance, with policies designed for inclusive growth. Priorities include strengthening infrastructure, border area development, agriculture, horticulture, rural economy, women’s empowerment, youth employment, investment, industry, tourism, education, and healthcare. The government aims to ensure sustainable and inclusive development in 2025–26 and beyond.

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* Congress MLAs accused the government of violating the Governor’s protocol and stated they would protest both outside and inside the House.

*Before Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s budget speech, Congress legislators began protesting outside the Assembly premises. However, the Chief Minister engaged in dialogue with them. During the Governor’s budget address, the opposition continued its protest, even storming into the Well of the House and creating an uproar.

*In Bharadisain (Gairsain), Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) delivered his address in the Assembly. He also stated in his addess that development work will be kept at priority in border areas.

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*Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) took the salute at the parade during the Assembly Budget Session in Bhararisain (Gairsain)

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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy call on Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) at Bhararisain (Gairsain). Parliamentary Affairs Minister Subodh Uniyal and several MLAs were also present on the occasion.

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*Uttarakhand’s budget session begins in Gairsain today, with the government set to present a Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget amid rising political activity.

*Uttarakhand Assembly’s budget session began today in Gairsain, marking history as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the state budget immediately after the Governor’s address. For the first time, Dhami, also serving as Finance Minister, introduced the government’s budget in the House.

*The Uttarakhand budget session begins in Gairsain today. In this election year, the Dhami government is expected to present a Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget with special focus on women empowerment, youth skill development, and farmers’ welfare, alongside key bills and ordinances.

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Uttarakhand budget 2026 Live updates: CM Dhami presents SANTULAN budget, with holistic development, self-reliance, innovation & skill growth

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