The Uttarakhand government has placed farmers, agriculture-based activities and the rural economy among the key priorities of its supplementary budget for the financial year 2026-27. The largest listed provision is ₹1,100 crore under the Annapurti scheme for purchasing paddy and wheat from farmers.
The proposed spending is significant for cultivators because it supports the state’s arrangements for procuring 2 major agricultural commodities. The budget also seeks to strengthen farming in hill areas, improve the use of local produce and expand livelihood options connected with agriculture.
Focus on climate-resilient farming
Rainfed agriculture has particular importance in Uttarakhand because of the state’s geographical conditions. The supplementary budget proposes ₹70 crore for the Uttarakhand Climate-Resilient Rainfed Agriculture Project, known as JICA.
The project is intended to promote climate-resilient agricultural activities across the state. Its inclusion reflects the budget’s focus on farming systems that depend substantially on rainfall, especially in areas where agricultural conditions are shaped by the terrain.
The budget does not provide further details about the project’s implementation schedule or the number of farmers expected to benefit. The available provision establishes the proposed financial support for the project.
Food processing and cooperative assistance
The government has also proposed around ₹35 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme, or PMFME. The programme is associated with supporting micro-enterprises involved in processing agricultural products.
For farmers and rural producers, food processing can provide a way to use local crops beyond their initial sale. The budget places this provision alongside procurement support, indicating an effort to address both the purchase of farm produce and activities linked to its processing.
The Deendayal Upadhyaya Cooperative Farmers’ Welfare Scheme has been allocated ₹20 crore in the proposal. This provision is intended to provide assistance to farmers through cooperative institutions.
A further ₹9 crore has been proposed for the Farmer Pension Scheme. The budget material identifies the scheme as part of the measures connected with farmers’ welfare.
Alternative livelihoods in hill areas
The supplementary budget also includes arrangements related to fisheries and beekeeping. These activities are presented as alternative livelihood options for people in the hill regions, where farming conditions can vary because of the terrain and dependence on rainfall.
Around ₹28 crore has been proposed for the Trout Promotion Scheme. The budget also includes one crore rupees for the new Beekeeping Policy.
These provisions broaden the agriculture and rural-economy focus beyond crop cultivation. They cover activities that can support additional income sources linked to local natural and agricultural conditions.
The budget further sets aside around ₹9 crore for the construction of cow shelters. This is another provision included among the measures connected with rural and agriculture-related support.
What the provisions mean
Taken together, the proposed allocations cover several stages of the rural economy. Procurement funding addresses the purchase of paddy and wheat, while food-processing support focuses on micro-enterprises using agricultural products.
The package also includes climate-resilient farming, cooperative assistance, pensions and alternative activities such as trout promotion and beekeeping. However, the available information does not specify the district-wise distribution of funds, implementation deadlines or eligibility conditions for individual schemes.
The next practical step will be the implementation of these proposed provisions through the relevant government departments and programmes. The available budget details establish the allocations but do not provide further operational guidelines.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand’s 2026-27 supplementary budget proposes ₹1,100 crore for paddy and wheat procurement, alongside funding for climate-resilient farming, food processing, cooperatives, pensions and alternative rural livelihoods. Its stated focus is to support farmers and strengthen agriculture-linked activity across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much has been proposed for paddy and wheat procurement?
The supplementary budget proposes ₹1,100 crore under the Annapurti scheme for purchasing paddy and wheat from farmers.
Q. What is the allocation for the climate-resilient rainfed agriculture project?
The Uttarakhand Climate-Resilient Rainfed Agriculture Project, known as JICA, has a proposed allocation of ₹70 crore.
Q. How much funding is proposed for food processing enterprises?
Around ₹35 crore has been proposed for the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme, or PMFME.
Q. Which farmer welfare provisions are included?
The Deendayal Upadhyaya Cooperative Farmers’ Welfare Scheme has ₹20 crore, while ₹9 crore has been proposed for the Farmer Pension Scheme.
Q. What funds are proposed for trout promotion and beekeeping?
Around ₹28 crore has been proposed for the Trout Promotion Scheme, and one crore rupees for the new Beekeeping Policy.
Q. Is there a provision for cow shelters?
Yes. Around ₹9 crore has been proposed for the construction of cow shelters.
