Uttarakhand Approves Rs 1.11 Lakh Crore Budget, Bumper Vacancies Expected

• Uttarakhand cabinet approves a Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2026-27, a 10% increase from last year.
• 27 proposals passed in the Dhami cabinet meeting, including creation of new posts and policy approvals.
• Key approvals include new posts in UIIDB, Environmental Engineers in municipal corporations, and a State-of-the-art Apple Nursery Development Scheme.
• Swami Vivekananda Uttarakhand Library Scheme and Beekeeping Policy 2026 also received cabinet's nod.
• Significant amendments to nutrition schemes for children and women, and approval for Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026.