Dehradun, March 11 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented a Rs 1.11 lakh crore revenue surplus state budget on Monday for the financial year 2026-27, focusing on what he described as the "GYAN" model (Garib, Yuva, Annadata, Nari Shakti). Key highlights include a 25% increase in capital expenditure, significant allocations for infrastructure, tourism (Kumbh Mela), and women's empowerment, indicating government's present priorities. Some commentators have described it as oriented towards the coming assembly elections. The budget, according to the CM, aims at creating a "Viksit Uttarakhand" through increased investment in capital projects. This is a laudable objective if properly implemented with the required sincerity.
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