The state budget for 2026-27 sets aside Rs 19,692.02 crore as the Uttarakhand gender budget. Notably, this marks a rise from Rs 16,961.32 crore last year. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the budget on 9 March 2026 at Bhararisain. The gender budget pools spending on schemes for women and girls. Hence, it reflects the Nari pillar of the state’s GYAN model.
A 16% Rise in One Year
The increase works out to about Rs 2,730.70 crore. In other words, the gender budget grew by roughly 16% over last year. Meanwhile, the overall state budget stands at Rs 1,11,703 crore. So, gender-linked spending forms a sizeable share of total expenditure.
Safety and Nutrition Allocations
The Nirbhaya Fund receives Rs 112.02 crore for women’s safety. Moreover, the CM Bal Poshan Yojana has Rs 25 crore. In addition, the CM Mahila Poshan Yojana receives Rs 13.44 crore. The largest item is Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 at Rs 598.33 crore. Through it, about 7.33 lakh children from six months to six years receive supplementary nutrition.
Schemes for Mothers and Daughters
The CM Mahalakshmi Kit Yojana receives Rs 30 crore. Similarly, the Eja-Boi Shagun Yojana for new mothers has Rs 14.13 crore. Also, the Vatsalya Yojana receives Rs 15 crore. Further, the state provides Rs 5 crore for the marriage of daughters of destitute widows. Besides, the CM Bal evam Mahila Bahumukhi Vikas Nidhi has Rs 8 crore. Finally, the Aapda Sakhi scheme receives Rs 2 crore.
What Is Gender Budgeting?
Gender budgeting tracks how public spending reaches women and girls. However, it does not mean a separate budget for women. Instead, it shows the share of each department’s spending that benefits them. At the national level, the Union Budget has carried a Gender Budget Statement since 2005-06.
Uttarakhand Gender Budget: Key Facts for Revision
- Gender budget 2026-27: Rs 19,692.02 crore
- Last year: Rs 16,961.32 crore
- Nirbhaya Fund: Rs 112.02 crore
- Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0: Rs 598.33 crore (about 7.33 lakh children)
- Mahalakshmi Kit: Rs 30 crore
- Eja-Boi Shagun: Rs 14.13 crore
- Aapda Sakhi: Rs 2 crore
Why the Uttarakhand Gender Budget Matters for UKPSC
Notably, examiners often pair the state budget with its gender budget. So, remember the total, the Nirbhaya allocation and the Poshan 2.0 figure. Also, link it with the Uttarakhand Budget 2026-27 and its GYAN model. For official updates, also visit the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Next, for a related story, read about Lakhpati Didis in Uttarakhand. You can also download our free Uttarakhand Current Affairs magazine.
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