India, March 13 -- justify;">Pushkar Singh Dhami said Uttarakhand has received national-level recognition for its financial management, fiscal discipline and governance, citing recent reports that ranked the state among the top performers in the Himalayan region.

Speaking in the assembly session at Bhararisain (Gairsain), Dhami said the state government's emphasis on transparent financial policies, efficient use of resources and long-term economic planning has produced positive results in recent years.

Referring to the NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026 (report for 2023-24), the chief minister said Uttarakhand secured the second position among northeastern and Himalayan states. He said the ranking reflected the state's performance in r...