Uttarakhand State Budget 2026-27 Analysis
Budget EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Uttarakhand FY 2026-27
Uttarakhand State Budget 2026-27 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 67,526 crore
+7.8%
Total Expenditure
Rs 83,543 crore
+10.5%
Fiscal Deficit
3.7%
Rs 15,989 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 18,153 crore
+22.0%
Tax Revenue
Rs 43,328 crore
+73.3%
Interest Payments
Rs 7,929 crore
9% of expenditure
Uttarakhand Revenue Receipts 2026-27
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Uttarakhand Expenditure Breakdown 2026-27
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Top 10 Departments by Allocation
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Uttarakhand 2026-27
The fiscal deficit for Uttarakhand in 2026-27 is 3.7% of GSDP (Rs 15,989 crore), reflecting the state's borrowing needs to fund development programmes.
States are expected to maintain fiscal deficit within 3% of GSDP as per the FRBM Act. Uttarakhand's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.
Interest payments at Rs 7,929 crore consume 9.5% of total expenditure.
Uttarakhand State Budget 2026-27 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 67,553 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 67,526 crore | 100.0% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 43,328 crore | 64.1% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,707 crore | 8.4% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 83,543 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 64,989 crore | 77.8% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,153 crore | 21.7% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 7,929 crore | 9.5% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 15,989 crore | 3.7% of GSDP |
Source: Uttarakhand State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Uttarakhand Department-wise Expenditure 2026-27
Top departments by allocation in Uttarakhand for 2026-27
| Department โ | Revenue โ | Capital โ | Total โ | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 10,269 crore | Rs 2,932 crore | Rs 13,201 crore | 15.8% |
2. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 4,728 crore | Rs 1,350 crore | Rs 6,078 crore | 7.3% |
3. Rural Development | Rs 4,304 crore | Rs 1,229 crore | Rs 5,533 crore | 6.6% |
4. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 3,824 crore | Rs 1,092 crore | Rs 4,916 crore | 5.9% |
5. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 3,544 crore | Rs 1,012 crore | Rs 4,556 crore | 5.5% |
6. Police | Rs 2,604 crore | Rs 744 crore | Rs 3,348 crore | 4.0% |
7. Transport | Rs 932 crore | Rs 2,106 crore | Rs 3,038 crore | 3.6% |
8. Water Supply and Sanitation | Rs 1,925 crore | Rs 550 crore | Rs 2,475 crore | 3.0% |
9. Urban Development | Rs 1,502 crore | Rs 429 crore | Rs 1,931 crore | 2.3% |
10. Energy | Rs 1,361 crore | Rs 388 crore | Rs 1,749 crore | 2.1% |
Uttarakhand Budget 2026-27 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Gross budget outlay of Rs 1,11,703 crore for 2026-27, up 10% on the 2025-26 revised estimate; expenditure excluding debt repayment is Rs 83,543 crore
- Fiscal deficit budgeted at Rs 15,989 crore โ 3.7% of GSDP per PRS, breaching the 16th Finance Commission's 3% ceiling in its first award year; the state's own budget-at-a-glance shows 2.94%
- Revenue surplus of Rs 2,536 crore (0.6% of GSDP), the third consecutive year in surplus
- Capital outlay jumps 22% to Rs 18,153 crore โ agriculture's capital allocation rises Rs 799 crore, transport's Rs 558 crore, urban development's Rs 385 crore
- Revenue receipts of Rs 67,526 crore; 53% (Rs 35,906 crore) comes from the centre โ tax devolution up 12% to Rs 17,415 crore, grants up just 2% to Rs 18,491 crore
- Own tax revenue of Rs 25,913 crore led by State GST at Rs 12,200 crore (47% of own taxes); state excise up 11% to Rs 5,384 crore
- Committed expenditure of Rs 41,172 crore consumes 61% of revenue receipts โ salaries Rs 22,105 crore, pensions Rs 11,137 crore, interest Rs 7,929 crore (+20%)
- GSDP for 2026-27 projected at Rs 4,27,716 crore (+12%) after the 2025-26 estimate was cut 11% to Rs 3,81,889 crore โ the downgrade behind the deficit-ratio deterioration
- Education is the largest sector at Rs 13,201 crore โ 15.9% of sectoral spending versus the 14.5% all-states average
- Rural development up 28% to Rs 5,533 crore and agriculture up 18% to Rs 6,078 crore; health nearly flat at Rs 4,916 crore (+1%)
- Outstanding liabilities projected at 28.5% of GSDP by March 2027; debt repayment of Rs 28,161 crore includes Rs 21,000 crore of RBI ways-and-means churn
- 28% of sanctioned government posts (66,317 of 2.39 lakh) were vacant as of March 2025, even as the salary bill rises 9% to Rs 22,105 crore
Compare Uttarakhand Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 75,605 crore | Rs 83,543 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 62,639 crore | Rs 67,526 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 14,883 crore | Rs 18,153 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 25,000 crore | Rs 43,328 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Uttarakhand State Budget 2026-27
The Uttarakhand state budget is the annual financial plan presented in the state legislature. It covers all revenue receipts, expenditure allocations across departments, and fiscal deficit management. State budgets are critical because states handle key development areas including education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Uttarakhand Revenue Sources
State revenue comes from three sources: own tax revenue (state GST, stamp duty, excise, vehicle tax), non-tax revenue (fees, fines, interest), and transfers from the Centre (share of central taxes as per Finance Commission recommendations, plus grants-in-aid for specific schemes).
Fiscal Deficit and State Borrowing
Under the FRBM framework, states target a fiscal deficit of 3% of GSDP. States can borrow from the market via State Development Loans (SDLs), and the central government also provides loans. The RBI manages the borrowing calendar for states to ensure orderly market conditions.
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