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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami unveils Rs 7,844 crore supplementary budget ahead of Ardh Kumbh
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844 crore for Uttarakhand, citing preparations for the upcoming Ardh Kumbh festival.
The state government of Uttarakhand unveiled a supplementary budget totalling Rs 7,844 crore, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami delivering the announcement.
The additional allocation is aimed at bolstering infrastructure and public services ahead of the Ardh Kumbh pilgrimage, which is expected to draw large crowds to the region.
The finance package includes funds for road upgrades, sanitation, health facilities, and security measures, though detailed breakdowns were not released at the time of the announcement.
Analysts note that the sizable budget reflects the state's focus on accommodating the influx of pilgrims and supporting local economies during the festival period.
The additional allocation is aimed at bolstering infrastructure and public services ahead of the Ardh Kumbh pilgrimage, which is expected to draw large crowds to the region.
The finance package includes funds for road upgrades, sanitation, health facilities, and security measures, though detailed breakdowns were not released at the time of the announcement.
Analysts note that the sizable budget reflects the state's focus on accommodating the influx of pilgrims and supporting local economies during the festival period.