PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appreciated the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it will provide a new direction to the development of the country and States while enhancing opportunities for all sections of society. He said the budget emphasises on accelerating economic growth, fulfilling people’s aspirations and ensuring inclusive development. The CM congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a development-oriented and inclusive budget, highlighting special focus on farmers, women, underprivileged sections, youth, small entrepreneurs and marginalised communities. Dhami said the budget makes significant provisions for employment, education, healthcare, tourism, skill development, women’s empowerment, industry and infrastructure. These initiatives will benefit the entire country as well as Uttarakhand, creating more employment opportunities for local youth. The budget includes plans to develop eco-friendly mountain trails in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. In the context of Uttarakhand, the budget focuses on tourism and infrastructure, which are essential for development. He added that the provisions for farmers, animal husbandry, high-value agriculture, tourism and MSMEs will strengthen the State’s rural and mountain economy. The CM further opined that investments in environment and energy security, digital technology and the biopharma sector will ensure long-term benefits for both the State and the country. The budget has been prepared keeping in mind the objectives of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” and an Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). He stated that the Uttarakhand government will fully cooperate with the Central government to effectively implement the schemes and provisions announced in the budget. The CM added that this budget will not only strengthen the country’s economic power but also provide equal development opportunities to mountainous States like Uttarakhand.
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