Shimla, Feb. 1 -- Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today expressed disappointment over the union Budget 2026-27, stating that it does not adequately address the fiscal challenges faced by Himachal Pradesh, particularly as a hill and disaster-prone state.
He said the budget and the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (2026-31) have overlooked the special circumstances and long-standing concerns of smaller states like Himachal Pradesh.
The Chief Minister raised serious concerns over the absence of meaningful Revenue Deficit Grants (RDGs) for the state in the Finance Commission's recommendations. He said that despite repeated representations, detailed memoranda and technical submissions by the state government, th...