Principal Secretary (Planning) Dr R. Meenakshi Sundaram released the highlights of the Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2025-26 on 5 March 2026. He briefed the media at the Secretariat media centre. Notably, the Planning Department prepared it with NCAER. The survey puts the 2025-26 GSDP at Rs 3,81,889 crore, up from Rs 2.54 lakh crore in 2021-22. Hence, the economy has grown about 1.5 times in three years.
Growth Rate and Per Capita Income
The survey estimates the growth rate at 7.23 per cent. Moreover, it projects growth of about 8.2 per cent for 2026-27. Also, per capita income rose from Rs 1,94,670 in 2021-22 to Rs 2,73,921. Notably, Budget 2026-27 papers also list Rs 3,81,889 crore as the revised GSDP for 2025-26.
Poverty, Jobs and Human Development
The Multidimensional Poverty Index fell from 9.7 per cent to 6.92 per cent. Meanwhile, the labour force participation rate rose from 60.1 per cent to 64.4 per cent. Also, infant mortality fell from 22 to 20, while maternal mortality fell from 103 to 91.
MSMEs, Start-ups and Tourism
MSME units grew from 59,798 to 79,394. As a result, MSME employment rose from 3.43 lakh to 4.56 lakh. Similarly, recognised start-ups jumped from 702 in 2021-22 to 1,750. In tourism, homestays rose from 3,935 to 6,161. Also, helipads rose from 60 to 118.
Power and Education
Power generation rose from 5,157 million units to 16,500 million units. Likewise, solar capacity grew from 439 MW to 1,027 MW. Also, engineering colleges increased from 20 to 52.
Latest Update (9 March 2026)
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the Budget 2026-27 on 9 March 2026. According to PRS, total expenditure stands at Rs 1,11,703 crore. Also, the budget projects GSDP of Rs 4,27,716 crore for 2026-27.
Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2025-26: Key Facts for Revision
- Released by: Dr R. Meenakshi Sundaram, 5 March 2026
- GSDP (2025-26): Rs 3,81,889 crore, up from Rs 2.54 lakh crore (2021-22)
- Growth rate: 7.23 per cent; 8.2 per cent projected for 2026-27
- Per capita income: Rs 2,73,921
- MPI poverty: Down from 9.7 to 6.92 per cent
Why Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2025-26 Matters for UKPSC
Notably, UKPSC frequently asks about GSDP, per capita income and poverty data of the state. So, remember the GSDP figure, the 7.23 per cent growth rate and the MPI decline. Also, link these numbers with the state’s Viksit Uttarakhand 2047 vision. For official updates, also visit the Government of Uttarakhand portal. Next, for a related story, read about the Viksit Uttarakhand Vision 2047 meeting. You can also download our free Uttarakhand Current Affairs magazine.
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