Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the full budget being presented in Gairsain includes measures for the state’s all-around development, with new schemes and an emphasis on innovation.
Dhami also said existing schemes would receive further momentum. His remarks outline the government’s stated priorities as the budget is taken up in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
Dhami outlines budget priorities
Speaking in Gairsain, Uttarakhand, Dhami said, "We are presenting the full budget, which includes provisions for the all-around development of the state."
He added that "Some new schemes have also been incorporated" and said the budget places "a focus on innovation". According to the chief minister, existing schemes will also be given "further momentum."
The statement identifies development, new initiatives, innovation and continued support for existing schemes as the main elements highlighted by the chief minister. The available information does not specify the budget’s total size, individual allocations or the names of the new schemes.
Response to opposition protest
Dhami also commented on the opposition’s protest during the budget process. He said there should be a positive approach and described the opposition as a force that can encourage the government to perform better.
"Well, the opposition is staging a protest—but I believe there should be a positive approach," Dhami said. He added, "In a way, the opposition also encourages us to perform better."
The chief minister said the substantive work would ultimately take place inside the Legislative Assembly. His comments place the focus on the Assembly for the detailed consideration of the budget and the government’s proposals.
What the available details show
The remarks confirm the broad direction presented by the chief minister, but they do not provide department-wise figures, implementation timelines or details of the proposed schemes. Those specifics are not available in the material provided.
For residents, the practical significance will depend on the provisions placed before the Assembly and the subsequent progress of the schemes. The government has said it intends to combine new initiatives with stronger momentum for existing programmes.
Conclusion
Dhami said Uttarakhand’s full budget focuses on all-around development, new schemes, innovation and strengthening existing programmes, while detailed consideration will take place within the Legislative Assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did Pushkar Singh Dhami make the remarks?
The remarks were made in Gairsain, Uttarakhand.
Q. What did Dhami say the full budget includes?
He said it includes provisions for the all-around development of Uttarakhand.
Q. What new priorities did the chief minister mention?
He mentioned new schemes and a focus on innovation.
Q. What did Dhami say about existing schemes?
He said existing schemes would be given further momentum.
Q. What was Dhami’s response to the opposition’s protest?
He said there should be a positive approach and that the opposition could encourage the government to perform better.
Q. Where will the substantive budget work take place?
Dhami said the substantive work will take place within the Legislative Assembly.
