Uttarakhand budget and economy
Tourism and pilgrimage to the Char Dham, Haridwar and Rishikesh are major sources of income in Uttarakhand, along with horticulture in the hills and farming in the plains. The state's rivers produce hydroelectric power, including at the Tehri dam.
Key figures
| GSDP, 2026-27 (budget projection, current prices) | Rs 4.28 lakh crore (12% more than 2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Real growth, 2024-25 (constant prices) | 6.4 per cent |
| Share of the economy, 2024-25 | agriculture 10%, industry 41%, services 49% |
| Per capita GSDP, 2024-25 (current prices) | Rs 2,96,012 |
GSDP (gross state domestic product) is the value of all goods and services produced in the state in a year. Real growth leaves out the effect of rising prices.
Sources
Figures: the Uttarakhand budget for 2026-27 and MoSPI estimates, as summarised by PRS Legislative Research (linked below).
Reference links
- PRS Legislative Research: Uttarakhand Budget Analysis 2026-27: summary of the state budget
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation: official GDP and state GSDP estimates
- Reserve Bank of India: Handbook of Statistics on Indian States: official state-wise economic data