Uttarakhand June 2017

UTTARAKHAND THE SPIRITUAL SOVEREIGN OF INDIA
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❖ Executive Summary………………..….. 3
❖ Advantage State…………………..…… 4
❖ Uttarakhand Vision ……………….….... 5
❖ Uttarakhand – An Introduction……..…. 6
❖ Annual State Budget 2015–16……… 16
❖ Infrastructure Status………………….. 17
❖ Business Opportunities………………. 41
❖ Doing Business in Uttarakhand……... 58
❖ State Acts & Policies…………………. 63
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Uttarakhand has witnessed massive growth in capital investments due to a conducive

Evolving
industrial policy and generous tax benefits. Therefore, Uttarakhand is one of the fastest
industrialisation
growing states in India. The state’s GSDP increased at a compound annual growth rate
facilitating growth (CAGR) of 13.28% during 2005-06 to 2015-16.
• The state is situated in the foothills of Himalayas. The presence of several hill stations,
wildlife parks, pilgrimage places & trekking routes make Uttarakhand an attractive tourist
Thriving tourism destination. Inflow of foreign tourists into the state increased from 101.97 thousand in
2014-15 to 105.88 thousand in 2015-16.
• Uttarakhand is being developed as an ‘energy state’ to tap the hydropower electric

Hydropower generation
potential of over 25,000 MW. During 2015-16, hydropower generation capacity in the state
potential was recorded to be 2,441.82 MW.
Forest sector on growth • Forest area covers about 68.4% of the state. The state’s forest revenues increased at a
path CAGR of 9.5% between 2004-05 and 2013-14 and reached US$ 64.67 million in 2014-15.
• Uttarakhand has almost all agro-geo climatic zones, which provide commercial
Floriculture and
opportunities for floriculture and horticulture. The state has 175 rare species of medicinal
horticulture and aromatic plants.
Source: Uttarakhand at a glance, 2014-15, TechSci Research Estimates, Central Electricity Authority, Forest Department, Uttarakhand,
Ministry of Tourism
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ADVANTAGE: UTTARAKHAND
2015-16 Favourable
Growing location
demandand Potential
abundant resources Stable political environment
Hydropower
generation • The state has close proximity to the The state’s
national capital of Delhi, a leading • The state has a stable political
capacity of market of the country and excellent hydropower
environment with successive
about connectivity with neighbouring states. governments that have been potential is
2,441.82 • Abundant natural resources due to committed towards creating a 25,000 MW
MW hills and forests supporting tourism, progressive business environment.
and vast water resources favouring
hydropower. Agro-climatic conditions
support horticulture-based
Industries.
Advantage
Uttarakhand
Adequate labour pool Policy and
• The average literacy level is high. A infrastructure
large pool of talented human
• The state offers a wide range of benefits
resources is available as Uttarakhand
in terms of interest incentives, financial
has some of the leading educational
assistance, subsidies and concessions.
institutions in the country.
• Uttarakhand has a strong social and
industrial infrastructure, virtual
• Top-notch institutes, such as IIT connectivity with over 39,000 km of road
Roorkee and IIM Kashipur, are network, two domestic airports, 345.23
located in the state. km of rail routes and an installed power
capacity of 3,177.27 MW 1.
Source: Central Electricity Authority

1Up to November 2015
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UTTARAKHAND VISION 2022
• Strengthen road network in • Quality primary education to be

urban areas and upgrade provided to all children.
national highways. • Job oriented vocational training
• Develop two major all-weather facilities and establishment of
airports with connectivity to higher education institutions.
metro cities.
• Affordable healthcare with • Become a world leader in

Transport Education & skill
focus on disease prevention. green energy by leveraging
development
• Provide state funded maternal hydropower potential.
and child healthcare, • Promote micro and small
especially in rural areas. Health enterprises.
Industries
Vision
2022 • Promote the state as a green
• Promote the state as a Tourism Environment economy by focusing on
global tourist destination by sectors such as IT, agriculture,
showcasing its spiritual, tourism, hydropower and
cultural and adventure Agriculture Infrastructure education.
tourism. • 100% solid waste
• Target 0.5 million international management, waste water
tourists by 2022. treatment and recycling.
• Improve yield and quality by
• Harness hydropower for 100%
providing irrigation facilities and
electrification in the state and
latest technology.
supply power to other states.
• Create cold chain infrastructure
• Connect major cities through
and access to market
multi-lane highways and proper
intelligence for farmers.
roads for villages.
Source: Confederation of Indian Industry
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UTTARAKHAND FACTFILE
Uttarakhand has diverse geographical features ranging from

snow-capped mountain peaks in the north to tropical forests
in the south; its climate & vegetation vary accordingly.
The state was formed in November 2000 by carving out the

13 hill-districts of Uttar Pradesh. It was formerly named
Uttaranchal.
Parameters Uttarakhand
Capital Dehradun
Geographical area (sq km) 53,483
Source: Maps of India Administrative districts (No) 13

Population density (persons per sq
189
km)
Uttarakhand is located at the foothills of the Himalayan
mountain ranges. The state shares borders with China Total population (million) 10.1
(Tibet) in the north & Nepal in the east & inter-state Male population (million) 5.1
boundaries with Himachal Pradesh in the west & northwest
& Uttar Pradesh in the south. Female population (million) 4.9
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 963
Hindi, Garhwali & Kumaoni are commonly spoken in the
Literacy rate (%) 78.8
state. English is the medium of education in many of its
schools.
Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15, Directorate of Economics and Statistics
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UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (1/2)

Parameter Uttarakhand All states Source
Economy 2015-16 2015-16

TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 1.36 100.0 provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics
of Uttarakhand
GSDP growth rate (%) 13.65 8.71 provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics
of Uttarakhand
Per capita GSDP (US$) 2,809 1,546 provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics
of Uttarakhand
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 3,313.45 326,848.53 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2017
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

Wireless subscribers (No)1 170,363,005 1,164,200,000
February 2017
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
Internet subscribers (No) 1 43,970,000 391,500,000
December 2016
National highway length (km) 2,841.92 100,087.08 NHAI, Roads and Building Department
Airports (no) 2 125 Airports Authority of India
1Denote Uttar Pradesh includes Uttarakhand
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UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (2/2)
Parameter Uttarakhand All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 78.8 73.0 Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 18.82 21.6 SRS Bulletin
Investment
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

Cumulative FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.5701 332.11
April 2000 to March 2017
Industrial Infrastructure
DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India,

PPP projects completed & operational (no) 17 1,246
July 2016
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department
Operational SEZs (no) 0 186
of Commerce, July 2016
PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
At current prices, gross state domestic product (GSDP*) of GSDP of Uttarakhand at current prices (in US$ billion)
Uttarakhand stood at around US$ 28.37 billion in 2015-16.
Between 2005-06 and 2015-16, GSDP of the state grew at

a CAGR of 13.28%. 28.37
23.01
20.9 19.86 20.31
18.41
14.92
11.39 12.14
8.15
6.79
Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided

by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Uttarakhand
GSDP* - Economic and Statistical Organization, Government of Punjab
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP of Uttarakhand at current prices (in US$ billion)

At current prices, net state domestic product (NSDP#) of
Uttarakhand was around US$ 23.89 billion in 2015-16.
NSDP of the state witnessed growth at a CAGR of 14.61%

23.89
between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
20.03
18.3 17.26 17.67
16
12.89
10 10.54
6.11 7.24
Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”

provided by Directorate of Economics
and Statistics of Uttarakhand
NSDP# - calculated using per capita NSDP x Population in
million
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP
In 2015-16, the state’s per capita GSDP^ was estimated at GSDP per capita of Uttarakhand at current prices
around US$ 2,809. (in US$)
The per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 14.25%

between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
2,809
1970.82,233.00
2082 1954
1862.2
1531.1
1204.7 1265.1
741.2 876

provided by Directorate of Economics and
Statistics of Uttarakhand
Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/
Population in million
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP
In 2015-16, the state’s per capita NSDP& was about US$ NSDP per capita of Uttarakhand at current prices
2,365. (in US$)
The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 13.49%

between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
2,365
1,821 1,697 1,714 1,943
1,618
1,323
1,058 1,098
667 778

provided by Directorate of Economics and
Statistics of Uttarakhand
Per capita NSDP& - Economic and Statistical Organization,
Government of Punjab
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
During 2015-16, the tertiaryµ sector’s share in GSDP was GSDP composition by sector
40.44%. Trade, hotels & restaurants are the largest sub-
groups of the sector & registered strong growth in CAGR
comparison with the previous year.
40.44
49.50 13.91%
The secondaryµ sector witnessed the fastest growth of
21.89%, followed by the tertiary sector (13.91%) and
primaryµ sector (10.01%) between 2004-05 to 2015-16.
27.02 21.89%
46.48
The share of the secondary sector in GSDP was 46.48% in
2015-16; majorly driven by the growth in the manufacturing
sector. 23.48 10.01%
13.07
2004-05 2015-16
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Source: Central Statistics Office, TechSci Research Estimates

Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ - Central Statistical Organization
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Sugarcane, wheat, rice and potato are the key
agricultural products of the state.
Annual production in 2015-16 (‘000
Crop
In 2015-16, the total food grain production of the state tonnes)
was around 1.87 million tonnes.
Rice 630.0
Sugarcane is the major crop produced in the state, Wheat 755.0

with production of about 5.98 million tonnes in 2015- Onion 41.28
16. Pulses 58.0
Fruits 786.36
The production of oilseeds and pulses during the year
Spices 41.0
2015-16 was estimated to be around 23,000 tonnes
and 58,000 tonnes, respectively. Vegetables 1,110.0
In November 2015, the state government of

Uttarakhand signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with The Hans Foundation (THF) for the
launch of initiatives and development projects in
agriculture sector in addition to health, education,
forest, water, sanitation and welfare of the
handicapped. Source: Indian Horticulture Database,
National Horticulture Board, Directorate of Economics & Statistics
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
As per state budget 2016-17, the Government of
Uttarakhand proposed a new scheme of Madhav
Singh Bhandari Krishi Syebhagita Yojna, which would
boost cooperative farming in the state during 2016-17.
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS
According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion FDI equity inflows, 2009-10 to 2016-17 (US$ million)1
(DIPP), the cumulative FDI inflows, during April 2000 to March
2017, stood at around US$ 570 million1. 140
112 110
Exports from the state reached US$ 1.41 billion in 2014-15,
reflecting a growth of 8.1% in comparison to 2013-14. 80
48
31 25
8
Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued1
6,675.99
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

1Including Uttar Pradesh
2 Data for May 2016
2,107.09 2,027.19 2,037.27 1,889.86 1,760.16

876.57
172 165 134 158 108 136 61
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016²
Number of Investment Intentions Proposed Investments (US$ Million)
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ANNUAL BUDGET 2016-17

Uttarakhand’s government has a total expenditure of US$ 6,175.1 million for the year 2016-17.
Sector Budget (US$ million)
Revenue receipts 4,930.6
Capital receipts 1,166.5
Total receipts 6,097.2
Non plan expenditure 3,741.3
Plan expenditure 2,433.8
Total expenditure 6,175.1
Source: Department of Budget, Government of Uttarakhand

*Exchange rate of US$ 1 = INR 60.28
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS

The other 2 projects under Hybrid Annuity are: 4-
laning of Rampur-Kathgodam (PKG-II), at a proposed
amount of US$ 109.99 million & 4-laning of
Chultmalpur-Ganeshpur & Roorkee-Chutmalpur-
Gagalheri, at a proposed amount of US$ 220.43
million.
Number of
Vehicle category vehicles-March
Source: Maps of India 2015
PWD, BRTF, local bodies & the prominent authorities in the state for the Two wheelers 1,387,457
maintenance of roads. During 2015-16, a total of 4 projects were awarded by Cars/jeeps 311,908
NHAI (National Highways Authority of India), under EPC & Hybrid Annuity.
The 2 projects awarded under EPC were 4-laning of Haridwar-Nagina, at a Buses 10,227
proposed amount of US$ 215.09 million & 4-laning of Nagina – Kashipur, at a
Trucks 26,827
proposed amount of US$ 265.35 million.
In 2016, the Centre announced that it would widen the existing 900-km 4 wheeler loader/delivery van 34,983
highway connecting the 4 abodes of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath &
Badrinath in the Himalayas, at an investment of US$ 1.85 billion. Taxi 34,449
The US$ 1.78 billion 'Chardham' highway project being an all-weather Auto tempo 18,293
highway project, aims to improve the connectivity between pilgrimage centres
of Yamunotri,, Badrinath, Gangotri & Kedarnath in the state & is slated for Tractor 65,953
completion by 2018. Trailors 6,525
To reduce the distance between Kumaon & Garhwal & for the convenience of
the people, a road project was announced in March 2017. The Kandi road Others 4,340
project will pass through the famous Corbett National Park.
Total 1,900,962
In June 2017, the central government has allocated US$ 231.59 million for
development of the Tanakpur-Pithoragarh National Highway to boost
connectivity in the Kumaon region. Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, NHAI, State Transport Department
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS

As of 2015-16, Uttarakhand had 345.23 km of rail routes.
The state is focusing on increasing the share of railways in
cargo and passenger transport.
Initiatives have been undertaken to start monorails at

Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh, on the inter-city linkage
routes.
The main railway stations in the state are Dehradun,

Haridwar, Roorkee, Kotdwar, Kashipur, Udham Singh
Nagar, Haldwani, Ramnagar and Kathgodam
As per State Budget 2016-17, the state government

proposed a one tine grant for development of Uttarakhand
metro and building corporation.
Rishikesh-Karanprayag rail project is being set up in the

state at an estimated cost of US$ 2.29 billion and is
expected to be completed in the next five years.
In 2016, the Government of Uttarakhand inked a pact with

Source: Maps of India
the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for introducing metro rail in
the state. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for
preparing the detailed project report for the Haridwar-
Rishikesh-Dehradun Metro rail project was signed between
the Uttarakhand Urban Housing Development Authority
(UUHDA) and DMRC, and an initial amount of US$ 3.1
million has also been paid.
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS
The state has two domestic airports: one at Jolly Grant in the
Dehradun district and another at Pant Nagar in the Udham
Singh Nagar district. Due to the hilly terrain, the government
has proposed the construction of at least one helipad per
district. The state intends to position air transport as a reliable
all-weather transport option for the hills.
With Uttarakhand emerging as a hot tourist and industrial

destination, the state government is focussing on upgrading the
Jolly Grant airport as an international airport, in coordination
with Airports Authority of India. During 2015-16, the Dehradun
airport handled 94 tonnes of freight. At the domestic airport
located in Pantnagar, aircraft movement and passenger traffic
stood at 332 and 7,916 respectively, during 2015-16.
Domestic airport Source: Maps of India
Dehradun aircraft movement (nos.) Dehradun passenger traffic (nos.)
4,962 4,71,542
4,840 3,78,646
4,078 3,06,944
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Source: Airport Authority of India, (1)April-September 2015
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (1/2)

As of March 2017, the state had total installed power generation
capacity of 3,313.45 MW. Hydro (renewable) power contributed Installed power capacity (MW)
1,815.69 MW to the total installed power generation capacity of the 3,177 3,269 3,313
state, followed by thermal power with a contribution of 950.71MW
2,527 2,561 2,615
and other sources of power generation. Of the total installed power 2,383 2,405 2,455
generation capacity, state utilities accounted for the largest share of
1,315.02 MW, followed by 1,089.94 MW under private utilities and
908.49 MW under central utilities.
During 2015-16, the state achieved 100% village electrification,
covering 15,669 villages
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) controls the state’s
hydropower generation and the state’s power sector is regulated by
the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC). In
January 2016, UPCL (Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.) filed a Source: Central Electricity Authority
petition for seeking approval from Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory
Commission for Draft Power Purchase Agreement between UPCL
and 23 Grid-Connected Solar PV power project developers to Structure of power utilities of Uttarakhand
implement 181.4 MW Grid-connected Solar PV based power
projects in the state. Activity Company name
Under state sector, 34 projects were in operation in the state during Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam
Power generation
2015-16, with total estimated potential of 3,164.75 MW. Similarly, in Limited (UJVNL)
central sector, 3 projects, with an estimated potential of 1400 MW Power Transmission Corporation
were under operation. Moreover, under private sector, 8 projects Power transmission
of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL)
were under operation with total estimated potential of 458.85 MW.
In May 2017, India Power Corporation commissioned a 36 MW solar Uttarakhand Power Corporation
Power distribution
power plant in the state for an investment of US$ 33.46 million. Limited (UPCL)
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33/11 KV 11/0.4
66/11 KV substations
substations substations 66 KV line 33 KV Line 11 KV Line LT Line
District
T/F (in km) (in km) (in km) (in km)
Nos MVA Nos MVA Nos MVA
(Nos)
Garhwal zone
Dehrdaun 51 619 5,881 682 834 5,254 14,752
Uttarakashi 10 52 1,720 57 248 1,525 2,137
Pauri 31 211 5,262 230 606 5,084 7,937
Tehri 14 104 3,477 127 364 3,786 3,954
Chamoli 4 6 48 11 60 1,953 70 121 173 1,949 2,787
Rudraprayag 6 33 1,662 49 134 1,226 1,726
Haridwar 51 778 14,699 954 413 3,352 4,258
Total Garhwal 174 1,857 34,654 2169 2,773 22,177 37,550
Kumaon zone
Nainintal 28 283 4,556 403 20 362 2,685 4,328
U.S Nagar 45 691 10,873 681 503 3,564 4,273
Almora 20 109 3,975 140 358 3,753 5,568
Bageshwar 6 32 1,706 55 136 1,579 2,205
Pithoragarh 15 106 3,259 107 70 229 2,800 3,341
Total UPCL 4 6 48 295 3,122 60,298 3,602 211 4,526 38,204 59,401
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM

The state has a well-developed communication network
including both wired and wireless connectivity. As per
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the state had Telecom infrastructure (As of February 2017)
0.89 million wire-line subscribers and 170.36 million
wireless subscribers, as of February 2017. Wireless Subscribers 170,363,005
Uttarakhand State Wide Area Network (USWAN) is
Wire-line Subscribers 892,057
operational in the state. Some of the projects under
Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) Internet subscribers
1
43,970,000
Uttarakhand are National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)
Capacity Building Project, Common Service Centre (CSC) Teledensity (in%) 73.74
and State Data Centre (SDC). 2
In November 2015, telecom operator BSNL announced to Post offices 2,723
install 250 new mobile phone towers across the state in
order to revamp the mobile connectivity.
On October 31, 2015, the Uttarakhand Transport
Corporation (UTC) in collaboration with Reliance Jio
launched free internet Wi-Fi service at Haridwar bus
terminal. The government plans to cover 9 more bus
terminals. As on December 2015, the services at Haridwar
bus terminal were free of cost, however once
commercialised, the services would be chargeable after the
1st 15 minutes.
All India Radio (AIR) plans to set up new transmitters with
the aim to reach every nook and corner of the state’s
mountainous terrain. Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,
Uttar Pradesh includes Uttarakhand
1As of December 2016
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE…(1/2)

Under JNNURM, 14 projects costing US$ 91 million have been
sanctioned for Dehradun, Nainital & Haridwar. A total of US$
118.3 million has been approved for projects under JNNURM. Drinking water supply in Uttarakhand (2014-15)
Inhabited villages covered (no) 15,761
The state witnessed installation of 40,374 hand pumps of which
31,915 pumps was installed by the Jal Nigam in the rural areas Population covered (lakh) 63.96
of the state. After the flood in a few parts last year, the state has
proposed a revival & rebuilding plan to invest US$829.5 million Scarcity hamlets 6,412
in the next 3-5 years. The investment would focus on developing
infrastructure, telecommunication, skill development &
construction. As of March 2017, Walmart, announced its plans to
relocate 50 of its stores in a cash & carry format in
In 2015, the Government of Uttarakhand announced that the state along with Uttar Pradesh. The brand also
Uttarakhand Housing & Urban Development Authority (UHUDA) has plans to enter in food retail segment.
& SIDCUL would collaborate to form integrated industrial
townships at 2 land parcels of 1000 acres & 1500 acres in In May 2017, Belgium has shown keen interest in
Khurpiya & Parag farms respectively. offering its technical expertise in Clean Ganga
Mission. In addition, the country has shown its
During 2014-15, the Government of Uttarakhand provided willingness in investing in food processing, herbal
drinking water facilities to 1056 ghettos (bastis) & constructed and spices sectors. Moreover, Belgium has offered
29243 toilets across the state. During 2015-16, the government help in preparing a blueprint for the state
of Uttarakhand proposed an investment of US$ 67.57 million for government’s proposed smart city.
improving the drinking water facilities in the state. Focussing on
urban development, the Uttarakhand government proposed an
investment of US$ 82.39 million in the 2015-16 budget. Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15,
Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand
JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE…(2/2)
Urban infrastructure projects under JNNURM

Amount
DUs in DUs
Project Name Location (US$
progress completed
million)
28 DU's DPR for Shanti kusth Ashram (Main Basti) Dehradun,
Dehradun 2.27 28 26
Uttarakhand
34 DU's BSUP DPR for Rotary Kussthrog Ashram. Dehradun,
Dehradun 2.70 34 28
Uttarakhand
27 DU's DPR for Ram Mandir Kusth Ashram (Malin Basti) Dehradun,
Dehradun 2.72 27 27
Uttarakhand
148 DU's BSUP Scheme at Kaath Bangla Slum (Malin Basti),
Deharadun, Dehradun 10.34 148 -
Uttarakhand
240 DU's Slum Upgradation of Niranjanpur. Barhmpuri. Phase-1
Dehradun 4.31 56 56
Dehradun State of Uttarakhand
224 DU's BSUP DPR for Ram Nagar Slum (Main Basti). Dehradun. State
Dehradun 5.49 64 64
of Uttarakhand
Construction of 96 DU's DPR for Pandewala, Haridwar for the State of
Haridwar 6.01 96 96
Uttarakhand, under BSUP
200 DU's Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Nainital 15.43 200 72
for Durgapur, Nainital, Uttarakhand
Source: Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)
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KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS…(1/2)
Cost (US$
Project name Sector Status
million)
Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfills

Water sanitation Under construction 4.07
at Dehradun
Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfill

at Haridwar
Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfill

at Nainital
Kosi bridge at Ramnagar Transport Under construction 4.31
Solid waste management (Dehradun) Water sanitation Under construction 4.08
Solid waste management project (Uttarakhand) Water sanitation Under construction 2.77
Bus stand property (Gandhi Road) Transport Under construction 4.15
Social and commercial

Cardiac care unit at Coronational Hospital in Dehradun Under construction 2.49
infrastructure
Balighat small hydro power project Energy Under construction 6.85
Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
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KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS…(2/2)
Cost (US$
Project name Sector Status
million)
Nephrology and dialysis unit at coronation hospital in Social and commercial
Operational 0.90
Dehradun infrastructure
Social and commercial
Nephrology dialysis unit at base hospital in Haldwani Operational 0.90
infrastructure
Road upgradation (Haridwar-Dehradun) project Transport Under construction 79.30
Road upgradation (Rampur-Kathgodam NH-87) project Transport Terminated 131.06
Burthing small hydro power project Energy Under construction 5.80
Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION

As per State Budget 2016-17, the Government of
Uttarakhand is planning to set up Almora Residential Literacy rates (%) (2015-16)
University in the state. Additionally, Jagar University is also
expected to be established in the state during 2016-17. Literacy rate 78.80
Moreover, for encouraging various meritorious girl students Male literacy 87.40
in the state’s backward classes, a new scheme Raja Vijay
Singh Paritoshikh Yojna would be launched during 2016-17. Female literacy 70.00
The state has 118 diploma colleges with student enrolment
reaching 26,760 as of September 2015. Moreover, the In May 2017, under the Swachh Bharat Mission,
government is planning to add more seats to these colleges the state government is planning to start a
for which an investment of US$ 27.77 million has been campaign for cleanliness in the state-owned
proposed under state budget 2015-16. schools in 13 districts, to ensure that children learn
In order to boost medical education in the state, the the need and importance of cleanliness.
Government of Uttarakhand has proposed to invest US$
44.50 million. The government is planning to introduce new
medical and A.N.M colleges in the state.
For the growth of school education in the state, the
Uttarakhand government has proposed an investment of
US$ 813.25 million during 2015-16.
At an estimated cost of US$ 6.11 million, Sampark Smart
Class programme was launched by the Government of
Uttarakhand to improve the learning outcomes in
Mathematics & English at primary level.
In January 2017, the medical education department has
decided to increase PG seats for post graduate medical
studies in the medicals colleges of Haldwani, as well as of
Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15,
Srinagar.
Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand,
Census 2011
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH

Uttarakhand has a good network of hospitals & health
centres. As of November 2015, the state had 287
primary health centers, 19 district hospitals, 27 sub Hospitals in Uttarakhand as of November 2015
district hospitals & 4 blood bank centers.
Hospitals Total facility Active facility
Under Budget 2015-16, the government proposed an
Sub centres 1,889 1,866
outlay of US$ 22.59 million for reproductive & child
health under National Rural Health Mission in Primary health
287 279
Uttarakhand, wherein, US$ 7.79 million is proposed for centres
maternal health, US$ 0.72 million for child health, US$ Community health
1.21 million for family planning, US$ 0.71 million for 63 59
centres
adolescent health under Rashtriya Kishore Swasthya
Karyakaram Scheme, etc. Sub district
27 27
hospitals
As per State Budget 2016-17, the state government
announced its plans to reserve 1 special ward across District hospitals 19 19
all base hospitals & medical colleges of the state, for Total 2,285 2,250
the people working in these hospitals.
In January 2017, the 4-day international conference on
Transforaminal Stitchless Surgery under Local Health indicators (2015)
Anaethesia (TSSULA) 2016 was conducted in
1
Dehradun. Birth rate 18.82
1
To function at an optimum level & improve the quality Death rate 6.1
of healthcare services in all the 13 districts of the state, 2
in March 2017, the World Bank signed US$100 million Infant mortality rate 32
credit agreement with the government.
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand
Sample Registration System 1Per thousand persons,
2Per thousand live births
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CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
There are numerous avenues for recreation in the state, particularly in key cities such as Dehradun, Nainital & Mussoorie. There is a
botanical museum in the Forest Research Institute at Dehradun. The Indian Military Academy has a museum, library, war memorial,
arms & ammunition, shooting demonstration room, & an 18-hole golf course. There is another popular golf course in Ranikhet. There
are several heritage hotels such as the Chevron Rosemount, Chevron Fairhavens & the Ramgarh Bungalows. There are numerous
unique entertainment and adventure avenues including wildlife resorts such as Solluna resort in Nainital, Quality Inn Corbett Jungle
Resort & Tiger Camp: Camp Forktail Creek in Jim Corbett Park.
As per State Budget 2016-17, the state government has decided to launch “Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swalamban Yojna” in the state,
during 2016-17.
In March 2017, the state high court issued an order for the recognition of the rivers, Ganga and Yamuna, as living entities. The two
rivers thus have the right to be legally protected and not be harmed/destroyed. They can also be parties to disputes.
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Floriculture Chaffi is a Joint Venture between the Dutch Industrial Estates in the State
government & Uttarakhand government to manufacture &
Area
process the planting material of flowers such as Industrial Estates Location
(Acre)
chrysanthemum, tulips, zantedeschia, lilium & gladioli.
The alliance aims to reduce the reliance on imports of IT Park Dehradun - Dehradun
flower bulbs & meet the demand of cut-flower growers & Pharma City, Selaqui Industrial
exporters in India. The production facility in Bhimtal, 50 Dehradun
Area
equipped with Dutch machinery & technology, has an
annual production capacity of 20 million flower bulbs. Integrated Industrial Estate 2,034 Haridwar
Moreover, the company can produce 2 million plants Integrated Industrial Estate 3,339 Pantnagar
annually in the tissue culture laboratory.
Integrated Industrial Estate (Escort
311 Kashipur
Farm)
During 2016-17, Government of Uttarakhand is planning
to establish industrial park for women, across 200 acres SIIDCUL Phase II, Integrated
1760 Sitarganj
of land. Industrial Estate
Sigaddi Growth Centre 100 Kotdwar

Moreover, the establishment of new industries in Khurpia,
Sitarganj, NEPA and Parag, has also been proposed by
the state government in order to keep a check on
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of
migration from hills as well as for addressing and Uttarakhand Limited,
minimising the problem of unemployment, in the state. News article
In order to boost the industrial infrastructure and create

employment opportunities in Uttarakhand, the Chinese
Chamber of Commerce is proposing to tune in an
investment of US$ 743.71 million in the state.
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SMART CITIES
The Government of Uttarakhand proposed 3 smart cities:

Dehradun, Haridwar & Roorkee. Out of these, the central
government approved only Dehradun to be developed as a
smart city on the basis of urban population & the number of
statutory towns.
In December 2015, the Mussoorie Dehradun Development

Authority (MDDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Chinses stakeholders from Tongji University,
China. The MoU is expected to be a move towards
development of the Smart City Project in Dehradun. The
university is a well recognized leader in town planning, Dehradun
architecture & designing for development of big township
projects.
Roorkee
Smart Cities in Uttarakhand Haridwar
Cities Population Area (sq. km) Literacy rate
Dehradun 1,696,694 3,088 84.25%

Haridwar 1,890,422 2,360 73.43%
Roorkee 118,188 8.11 90.70%

Source: TechSci Research
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE - INDUSTRIAL ESTATES … (1/9)
IT Park Dehradun
Estate name Description

Ready-to-occupy hi-tech intelligent building
Developed plots of varying sizes
Academic zone for educational and research organizations to STPI incubation centre to promote local entrepreneurs
Large tracts of land have been devoted to green areas and open spaces
Habitat centre to cater to business support and recreational needs of the occupants
Conference hall
Training centres
Integrated Guest house
Industrial
Travel & forex service
Estate –
Pantnagar Banks and ATM’s
Multi-cuisine food court
Health club with gym
Medical centre
Serviced apartments
Library and information bureau
Indoor and outdoor sport facilities such as squash, tennis, badminton courts, billiards, etc.
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
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Pharma City, Selaqui
Parameter Description
Name of industrial estate Pharma City, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun
Located at a distance of 25 km from Dehradun. 225 Km from National Capital

Location
Delhi.
Total area 50 acres
Area available for allotment

30 acres
(industrial)
Area allotted 30 acres
Nearest rail yard: 25 kms

Nearest national highway: Located on Dehradun-Chakrata National Highway
Connectivity
Nearest domestic airport: Jolly Grant 120 Kms
Nearest international airport: Delhi 275 Kms
Tube Wells: 1
Underground storage tank: 1
Water supply
Overhead tank: 1
Length of distribution line: 1.2 km
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IIE, Haridwar
Parameter Description Parameter Description

Name of industrial 100% central excise exemption for
Integrated Industrial Estate, Haridwar
estate 10 years
Located just 3 km from Delhi-Haridwar National 100% income tax exemption for first
Financial
Highway. 5 years and 30% for next 5 years
incentives
Location CST @1% for 5 years
225 km from National Capital Delhi
52 km from State Capital Dehradun. Capital investment subsidy @15%
with a max. Of US$ 0.049 million
Total area 2,034 acres Proposed Hotel, bank, school, hospital,
facilities petrol pump, golf course etc.
Nearest rail yard: 5 km
Nearest national highway: 3 km Cosmetics & allied
Connectivity
Nearest domestic airport: Jolly Grant 35 km Plastic & allied
Nearest international airport: Delhi 225 km Apparel & allied
Proposed
Agro food & allied
Tube Wells: 4 industries
Pharma products
Under Ground Storage Tank: 1 (capacity 6 MLD)
Electrical, electronics & allied
Water supply Overhead tank: 1 (capacity 0.5 ML)
Institutional, commercial & allied
Length of rising main: 1.05 km
Length of distribution line: 46 km
Electric sub stations, 220 KV (1)
Power supply
33 KV (4), 11 KV (as required) Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development
Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
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IIE, Pantnagar

Name of industrial 100% central excise exemption for
Integrated Industrial Estate, Pantnagar
estate 10 years
Located at National Highway no. NH-87. 100% income tax exemption for first
Financial
5 years and 30 % for next 5 years
Location 235 km from National Capital Delhi. incentives
CST @1% for 5 years
300 km from State Capital Dehradun.
Capital investment subsidy @15%
Total area 3,339 acres with a maximum of US$ 0.049 million
Cosmetics & allied
Nearest rail yard: 10 km
Plastic & allied
Nearest National Highway: Situated on National
Apparel & allied
Connectivity Highway NH-87
Proposed Agro food & allied
Nearest domestic airport: Pantnagar
industries Pharma products
Nearest international airport: Delhi 235 Kms
Electrical, electronics & allied
Tubewells: 2; overhead tank: 1; underground Furniture hub
Water supply
storage tank: 1
Institutional, commercial & allied
Electric sub stations
220 KV (1)
Power supply
33 KV (4)
11 KV (as required)
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development
Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
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Sigaddi Growth Centre, Kotdwar ESIPL Sitarganj

Name of industrial Project SIIDCUL phase II,
Sigaddi growth centre - Kotdwar, Distt. Pauri Garhwal
estate location IIE Sitarganj
Location Located 120 km from Dehradun. 200 km from Delhi. Total land
1,760 acres
area (vacant)
Total area 100 acres Saleable
4,623,988.9 sq m
area
Area available for
60 acres
allotment (industrial) Total cost of
infrastructure US$ 78.96 million
Nearest rail yard: Nazibabad 25 kms development
Nearest national highway: Kotdwar-Nazibabad National Highway
Connectivity
Nearest domestic airport: Jolly Grant 120 km
IIE Kashipur
Nearest international airport: Delhi 200 km
Parameter Description
Water supply Tubewells: 1; overhead tank: 2; underground storage tank: 1
Project IIE Kashipur
location (Escort Farm)
Power supply Electric sub stations 33/11 kv
Total land
311 acres
100% central excise exemption for 10 years area (vacant)
Financial incentives 100% income tax exemption for first 5 years and 30% for the next 5 Saleable
years, CST @1% for 5 years, capital investment subsidy @15% 804,057.96 sqm
area
with a maximum of US$ 0.049 million
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial
Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
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Private industrial estates at a glance

Dev Bhoomi Industrial Estate, Bantakhedi, Developed By: M/s Datt Infrastructure and Services Ltd (in joint sector with SIIDCUL)
Roorkee 12-D Race Course, Dehradun (Phone:0135-2626465, 98370-02637)
M/S Bheem Nagar Industrial Estate, Patti Promoter: M/S Jindal Ploymer Co. Pvt. Ltd., Kripa Kunj, Ramnagar Road, Kashipur,
Bbhazzar, Kashipur (Phone 03947-224536)
M/S Omega Industrial Estate, Dabhora, Promoter - Shri Vaseem Ahmed Khan, Managing Partner, 9th KM Stone, Bazpur Road,
Ahatmali, Kashipur Kashipur (Phone-03947-262211, 262407 Mobile 9837036763)
Raipur Co-operative Industrial Area, Promoter: Adarsh Industrial and Housing Co-operative,, 41-C/2, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
Raipur-Bhagwanpur, Roorkee (Phone No.- 0135-2659990)
E-13/29, Harsh Bhawan, IInd Floor, Cannaught Place, Middle Circle, New Delhi.
M/S Mool Chand Industrial Estate Pvt. Ltd
(Phone – 011-5151750-06)
M/S Gangapur Kashipur Industrial Area, Facilitator: Kumaon Garhwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Industrial Estate,
Kashipur Bazpur Road, Kashipur (Phone- 05947-275178, Mobile-9837050261)
M/S Rajpur-Bhagwanpur Industrial Area, Facilitator: Indian Industries Association, Mohabewala Industrial Area, Dehradun. Contact
Bhagwanpur, Roorkee Person: Shri Pankaj Gupta, Mobile-9412050047
M/S Sara Industrial Estates Ltd.
Promoter: Shri V.K. Dhawan, 7/1, Pritam Road, Dehradun.
Shankarpur-Hukmatpur, Dehradun (Joint
venture between IEL and SIIDCUL) (Phone-0135-2674815, 2672395, 2669133. Mobile-9837030087)
M/S Sheel Chandra Industrial Estate, Vill.

Promoter: Shri Mohan Goyal, (Phone 05944-28058, 280741, 280290, 224508)
Kotha, Lalpur, Tehsil Kichha, U.S. Nagar
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M/S Kumar Industrial Co-operative Promoter: Shri Shiv Kumar, Rampur Road, Rudrapur, U.S. Nagar.
Industrial Estate, Vill. Matkota, Tehsil
Kichha, U.S. Nagar (Phone 05944-244445, Mobile: 9837569613)
M/S Dabhora Industrial Estate, Dabhora Promoter: Kumaon Garhwal Infrastructural Industrial Corporation Ltd.
Musthkam, Tehsil, Kashipur, U.S. Nagar Gopi Kripa Kunj, Ramnagar Road, Kashipur ( Phone: 05947-275409).
M/S Kharmasi Industrial Estate, Kharmasi, Promoter: M/S Shivangee Crafts Ltd. Ramnagar Road, Kashipur, (Phone: 09547-
Kashipur 278606, 270609)
M/S Lakeshri Industrial Area, Lakeshri Facilitator: Shri Pankaj Gupta, President IIA, Dehradun
Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Haridwar (Mobile: 9412050047)
M/S AIS Industrial Estate, Vill. Khanpur
Kasauli and Lathardeva Hoondth, Promoter: M/S Asahi India Glass Ltd. 12 Basant lok, New Delhi
Roorkee, Haridwar
M/S Nand Nagar Industrial Estate, Vill. Promoter: Sh. Vikas Jindal, Ramnager Road, Kashipur,
Mahuakheragunj, Kashipur, Udham Singh Mobile 9837048283 & 9837039542 Fax: 059477-275983
Nagar e-mail: nandnagar@yahoo.co.in
Promoter: Sh. R.M. Khandelwal
M/S K.I.E Infrastructures & Projects Pvt (Contact Person, Sh. Dinesh S. Panwar)
Ltd., Vill. Mudiyaki, Pargana-Manglore,
Roorkee, Haridwar Tel. No. 01334-221824 Mob.: 9837027573 Fax. 01334-223687 Mob. 9837363638
e-mail: gayatri_rke@hotmail.com)
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M/s Shive Ganga Industrial Estate, Village- Promoter: Sh. Shiv Gupta, Director, M/s Shiv Shaki Products Ltd., 295
Lakeshri, Post-Bhagwanpur, Tehsil Roorkee, Gujrawala Town, Part III, Delhi-110009, (Phone 09891901476, 09837336050,
District Haridwar 9810901476, Fax: 011-23540241 e-mail: sgiestate@yahoo.com
Promoter: Sh. C. Agarawal & Brothers, M/s G.K. Wooden & Scale Industries,
M/s Mahavir Industrial Estate, Padlipur, Lalkua
(Haldwani) District-Nainital. Opp. G.G.I.C., Kaladhoongi Road, Haldwani (Nainital) (Phone no. 05946-
220586, Mobile-9412087199)
M/s Uttam Industrial Park, Village-Mudlyaki-
Promoter: M/s Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd.,(Contact Person: Mr. T.K. Kandari),
Kulchandi, Khundi, Dhahiyaki, Pargana-
Libberheri, Roorkee, Haridwar (Phone no. 01332-229193, 229445)
Manglore, Roorkee, Haridwar.
Promoter: M/s Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd., G-192 Prashant Vihar, New Delhi,
M/s Gold Plus Integrated Industrial Estate,
Phone:011-4700050. 27564007, 27565277, 27565947, 27564027 Fax: 011-
Village-Tharhola, Pargana-Manglore, Tehsil-
26866378
Roorkee, Haridwar
Mobile: 950158003
M/s Balaji Industrial Estate, Vill. Promoter: Sh. Apporva Jindal, Narain Nagar, Bazpur Road, Kashipur.
Mahuakhedaganj, Kashipur, Udham Singh (Phone: 05947-262491-2, 262381 Fax: 05947-262093-4 Mobile-9837039542,
Nagar 9837046878)
M/s salempur Rajputtan Industrial Estate, Promoter: Sh. Rajesh Singhal, Secretary, M/s Roorkee Industrial Association
Village-Sunehra/Salempur Rajputan, Tehsil- Near Jainith Industries, Salempur Rajputan, Roorkee, Haridwar (Mobile
Roorkee, Haridwar 9719403102)
M/s Jai Prakash Associates Ltd., Vill.- Nalhedi

Promoter:Jai Prakash Associates Ltd., J.A. House-63,
Dehaveeran, Tehsil-Roorkee, Haridwar

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As per 2016-17 budget, the state government has
proposed to establish a food park in Kasipur city of List of investors in infrastructure and industrial
Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. development in Uttarakhand (US$ million)
Hindustan Unilever Ltd 16.99
In November 2014, the Uttarakhand government
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd 10.43
approved on the new Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSME) Policy for the state. Under the ITC Ltd. 20.77
policy, capital subsidy would be 40% for backward
Britannia Industries Ltd 9.52
districts such as Pithoragarh, Uttarakashi, Chamoli,
Champawat, Rudraprayag and Bageshwar (Category Dabur India Ltd 8.16
A); and 30% for districts like Tehri, Pauri and Almora
Cavinkare Pvt. Ltd. 4.16
(Category A). Power, interest and transport subsidies
will also be provided in a graded manner. Twenty First Century Printers Ltd. 4.31
Somany Foam Ltd. 4.27
State Infrastructure and Industrial Development
Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (SIIDCUL) is the Polar Industries Ltd. 3.56
organization responsible for development of integrated Havell’s India Ltd. 2.83
industrial estates (IIEs) in the state. Until 2015, the IIEs
covered land area of 9,600 acres with investment
reaching up to US$ 497.6 billion and generated Source: State Budget 2015-16, News articles, State Infrastructure
2,00,000 employment opportunities and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand
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KEY INDUSTRIES
The natural resources, policy incentives & infrastructure in
the state support investments in the drugs,
pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, IT/ITeS, mines & minerals, Key industries in Uttarakhand
textiles, leather & tourism sectors.
• Agro-based industry and food processing
Uttarakhand has been successful in attracting long-term • Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
investments because of its key industrial & sector-specific • Floriculture
policies. • Horticulture
• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Developing appropriate infrastructure has also been a key
• Hydropower
strategy of the state to attract investments in various
industries. • Tourism
• Engineering and allied industries
Directorate of Industries is the state level office responsible • Fast moving consumer goods
for implementing the policies and programmes for industrial
development in the state.
For industrial development, the Government of Uttarakhand

announced plans to invest US$ 16.78 million during 2015-
16. The MSME policy of Uttarakhand is boosting the growth
of MSME sector in the state. After the insertion of this
policy, the Government of Uttarakhand is expecting a
growth of 15% in next few years.
In May 2017, the state government has shortlisted 15 eerie

places across Uttarakhand with an aim to promote ghost
tourism, to tap into the ample prospects offered by attracting
foreign tourists.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – ICT INDUSTRY … (1/2)

Information & Communication Technology (ICT) has
received special attention from the state government & it
has been accorded the status of an industry. Several Some of the key players
initiatives have been taken to promote the ICT industry in
Uttarakhand. • Hiltron
• HCL Infosystems
With the establishment of the Software Technology Parks of • Wipro Infotech
India (STPI) earth station at Dehradun, Uttarakhand now • Modi Infotech Service
offers high-speed connectivity. There are more such earth
stations planned at other locations. Facilities by BSNL &
Reliance are also available in the state.
The state government has been focussing on
adoption of technology for development of the state.
In 2002, incorporation of Information Technology &
In November 2015, the state government introduced a
Industrial Development & State Industrial Development
mobile application to keep watch over the criminal
Corporation of Uttaranchal Ltd. (SIDCUL), as the nodal
acts in the state, thereby making the police force
organisation to endorse the growth the IT sector of the
better equipped. The application has been developed
state.
by WTIT, Dehradun based IT company.
The exports of IT products from the state grew at a CAGR

of 7.4% between 2009-10 and 2014-15 to reach US$ 350
million in 2014-15.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – ICT INDUSTRY … (2/2)
Hiltron • Hiltron initially worked to promote the development of electronics and allied industries and
services in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• It functions as an IT and communication service provider to the state under the administrative
control of the department of IT.
• HCL is among the largest vertically integrated IT manufacturing companies of India. The
HCL Infosystems company reported consolidated income of US$ 567.98 million from operations during 2015-16.
It is the largest hardware, system integration, networking solutions and distribution company in
India.
• It has its manufacturing facility at Rudrapur in the SIDCUL Industrial Estate, which has an
overall capacity of 2 million personal computers per annum.
Wipro Infotech • Wipro Infotech is a division of Wipro Limited. It provides enterprise customers with high-value IT
products, software services, solutions and consulting services in India and the Middle East.
• Wipro reported revenues of US$ 7.82 billion in 2015-16.
• It has a unit at Kotdwar in Uttarakhand. The unit is spread over 5.8 acres of land with a built-up
area of 75,000 sq ft.
• It has fully-automated production lines designed on lean manufacturing practices and houses
product engineering and R&D labs for continuous innovation in products and processes.
Modi Infotech Services

• Modi Infotech is located in Haridwar. It is involved in the business of website designing,
software development, web-hosting, web-advertising, ERP solutions, e-commerce-based
application development & educational segments of the IT market.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRO AND FOOD PROCESSING … (1/2)

Many Agri-Export Zones (AEZs) have already been The state government announced plans to establish a mega food
declared under the AEZ scheme of Government of park in Udham Singh Nagar which is expected to be operational by
India for products such as litchi, floriculture & 2018. The state already has one food mega park based in Haridwar.
horticulture, herbs, medicinal plants and basmati rice. These two mega food parks are anticipated to contribute US$ 995.35
A biotech park near Pant Nagar is coming up in the million to the GSDP of the state and expected to generate about
state. 30,000 direct and 290,000 indirect employment opportunities in the
Uttarakhand has been included in the difficult area state by 2018.
category by the Ministry of Food Processing Industry The production of oilseeds and pulses during the year 2015-16 was
(MoFPI) and hence units being set up in Uttarakhand estimated to be around 23,000 tonnes and 58,000 tonnes,
are also eligible for higher incentives under the respectively.
scheme of MoFPI.
The government is planning to develop Uttarakhand as a
Fruits such as apples, oranges, pear, grapes peach,
manufacturing hub for organically processed food units. Thus, it is
plum apricot, litchi, mangoes and guava are widely
inviting food processing companies to come and manufacture organic
grown in the state and therefore have immense
processed food units in the state.
potential for development of horticultural crops and
processing units.
The state government provides assistance in . Status of food processing units in Uttarakhand
establishing small and medium agro parks and food
parks, which in turn are expected to provide common Total established units 28
infrastructure facilities for storage, processing, grading
Horticulture based units established under MM-IV of HMNEH 42
and marketing.
As per state budget 2016-17, Government of Food parks in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand proposed a new scheme of Madhav
Singh Bhandari Krishi Syebhagita Yojna, which would Name of the food park Area (acres) Plots (nos.)
boost cooperative farming in the state during 2016-17.
Patanjali Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd. 36 25
Himalayan Mega Food Park 30 23
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JUNE 20172015 Source: Uttarakhand State Portal, News Article For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org 44
KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRO AND FOOD PROCESSING … (2/2)
• Britannia is one of India’s leading food product companies, with an estimated 33.0% biscuit
Britannia Industries Ltd market share. The principal activity of the company is the manufacturing and sale of biscuits,
bread, cakes and dairy products like cheese, butter and milk.
• It has a plant in the integrated industrial estate at Pantnagar. The plant is located in Integrated
Industrial Estate (IIE), Pantnagar, and the project cost incurred was US$ 12.5 million. The
company recorded net sale of products as US$ 1.22 billion in 2015-16. The company employs
almost 1,987 people nationwide.
Nestle India Ltd • Nestle is the world's largest and most diversified food company. It manufactures products under
famous brand names such as Nescafe, Maggi, Milkybar, Kit-Kat and Bar-One.
• It has around 280,000 employees worldwide and 500 factories in about 77 countries. The
company’s total income from operations in India was recorded at US$ 680.47 million during
second quarter of 2016.
• In 2006, Nestle India commissioned its seventh factory at Pantnagar in Uttarakhand.
• PepsiCo established its business operations in India in 1989 and is one of the largest and
PepsiCo India fastest growing food and beverage businesses in India. The company’s Indian operations
reported revenues of US$ 3.768 billion during Jan. 2015- September 2015.
• It provides direct and indirect employment to over 285,000 people globally and has 38 beverage
bottling plants and three food plants in India. There is a company-owned bottling plant in Bajpur,
Uttarakhand, which has an installed capacity of 100,000 cases of soft drink per day.
KLA Foods (India) Ltd • KLA Foods (India) Limited is involved in international trading in agricultural commodities. The
company diversified into exports of minerals and metals and is exporting large quantities of iron-
ore to China.
• Their rice processing unit, located at Rudrapur in Uttarakhand, was founded in 1977.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FMCG INDUSTRY … (1/2)

Proximity to key markets and supply centres of North India further adds to the Some of the key players
attractiveness of the state as an investment destination. Pantnagar is a primary
• ITC Ltd: One of India’s largest private
location for FMCG companies in the state.
Milk production in the state increased from 1,565.35 thousand metric tonnes in sector companies has one of its
factories in the personal care products
2014-15 to 1,655.81 thousand tonnes in 2015-16. Egg production in the state
division located in Ranipur, Haridwar.
reached 39.6 million in 2015-16. Meat production in the state rose from 26.03
• Dabur India Ltd: Leadership position in
thousand tonnes in 2014-15 to 270.60 thousand tonnes in 2015-16.
ayurvedic healthcare products like
‘Chyawanprash‘, it has a factory
located in Pant Nagar.
• CavinKare Private Ltd: Built with an
Food sector in Uttarakhand Cold storage set up in Uttarakhand, investment of US$ 11.7 million in 2006,
2011-12 to 2014-15 (nos) the capacity of the company’s plant at
Segment 2015-16 Haridwar is 5,000 metric tonnes. The
8 plant has an ISO 9001:2008
certification.
Eggs (lakh nos.) 3,906.51 5
• Hindustan Unilever Ltd: India’s largest
Meat (‘000 tonnes) 270.60 FMCG company has its face/body wash
1 1 1 preparations, cosmetics & toiletries
being manufactured in Sidcul,
Milk (‘000 tonnes) 1,655.81
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Haridwar.
Source: Department of Animal Husbandry Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries Source: Uttarakhand State Portal, News Article
and Dairy Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FMCG INDUSTRY … (2/2)
ITC Ltd • ITC is one of India’s foremost consumer goods companies, and is truly diversified with a product
assortment ranging from cigarettes, apparel, and personal care and food products. The company
is also one of the leading hoteliers in the country and is involved in agri-business.
• The company reported consolidated revenue of US$ 8.21 billion in 2015-16. It has established a
manufacturing facility in Uttarakhand for producing soaps and shampoos. The plant, located at
Integrated Industrial Estate (IIE) Haridwar, was set up with an investment of US$ 27.4 million.
Dabur India Ltd • Dabur is one of the leading consumer goods manufacturing companies in India with a
consolidated income of US$ 1.28 billion in 2015-16. It has 17 ultra-modern manufacturing units
spread across the globe and its products have markets in over 60 countries. It has established a
manufacturing facility in Uttarakhand. The company manufactures products for healthcare,
personal care and ayurvedic cosmetics segments. The plant located in IIE Pantnagar was set
up with an investment of US$ 10.7 million. In November 2013, it acquired another company in
Uttarakhand at a cost of US$ 2.5 million.
• CavinKare is a leading FMCG company in India. The company has an employee strength of
CavinKare Pvt Ltd around 3,000, an all-India network of 5,351 stockists catering to about 2.5 million outlets.
• CavinKare Group has a turnover of US$ 234.6 million in 2011–12. It has established a
manufacturing facility at the IIE Haridwar in Uttarakhand. It manufactures products such as
cosmetics, shampoos, creams and deodorants. The plant was built with an investment of US$
15.3 million.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd • Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is the largest FMCG company in India. It recorded
consolidated revenue of US$ 4.21 billion from operations during 2015-16.
• It has a state-of-the-art personal care products factory, set up with an initial investment of US$
28.5 million in SIDCUL IIE at Haridwar.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – ENGINEERING AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES … (1/2)
Many Indian and multinational companies have established

Some key players
their manufacturing bases in Uttarakhand as a result of the
state’s emphasis on industrial and infrastructure • Tata Motors Ltd
development by providing incentives as well as easy • Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
availability of manpower.
• Surya
• Polar Industries Ltd
Many automobile and auto component companies have set
up their manufacturing units and R&D centres in the state.
BHEL is one of the oldest and most important companies in In October 2015, State Infrastructure and Industrial
the engineering sector in the state. Tata Motors, Ashok Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd
Leyland, Hero Honda, and Mahindra and Mahindra are (SIDCUL) announced that the state is set to finalise
some of the well-known automotive companies that have the deal with Airbus for establishing a
set up units in the state. manufacturing facility at Sitarganj Industrial Estate
in Kumaon region. The aircraft manufacturer is
In September 2015, TVS Tyres invested US$ 24.88 million planning to invest US$ 165.89 million for 100 acres
to increase the production capacity of its tyre plants based of land.
in Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.
In August 2015, JK Tyres announced plans to purchase the

tyre unit of Kesoram Industries based in Uttarakhand, for an
estimated amount of over US$ 0.33 billion. In April 2016,
the company announced completion of the acquisition
process.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – ENGINEERING AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES … (2/2)
• Tata Motors is one of the leading firms in the country in the automobile and engineering sectors.
Tata Motors Ltd
Consolidated net revenue of the company stood at US$ 7.45 billion in 2015-16.
• The company has set up its fourth plant in Uttarakhand. This plant in Pantnagar has been set up
for manufacturing the firm’s mini-truck named ‘Ace’.
• BHEL is one of the leading power generation equipment manufacturers in the world. The
Bharat Heavy Electricals company reported revenue of US$ 4.06 billion in 2015-16. It has installed equipment for over
Ltd (BHEL) 100,000 MW of power generation for utilities, captive and industrial users. BHEL also offers
comprehensive services to its customers in the conventional and non-conventional sectors
including energy, industry, transport, defence and oil & gas. BHEL, Ranipur, is a township
developed by the company in the Haridwar district of the state. BHEL, Haridwar, has a campus
of 7,000 acres, of which, 2,034 acres is home to 200 companies including Hero Honda, Maruti
and ITC.
• Surya is among India's leading manufacturers of lighting products. The company is a leader in
Surya Roshni Ltd
the exports of fluorescent tubes and has achieved high brand visibility in over 40 countries. The
company generated revenue of US$ 468.81 million in 2015-16. In 1984, Surya set up its first
factory for lighting products at Kashipur in Nainital. Its steel pipe manufacturing plant is among
the largest in Asia, located at Bahadurgarh, Haryana.
Polar Industries Ltd • Polar is a popular fan manufacturing company. It has established a manufacturing facility in
Uttarakhand. The company manufactures electrical fans, water-lifting pumps, geysers, water
purifiers and laminations. The plant, located in IIE Haridwar, was set up with an investment of
US$ 4.7 million.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FLORICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE … (1/2)
Uttarakhand has several agro-geo-climatic zones, Key player

making it particularly conducive to commercial • Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB)
horticulture and floriculture. The floriculture industry is
being developed aggressively to meet the demands of
domestic as well as foreign markets. The climate of the
state makes it ideal for growing flowers around the year.
Policy / administrative measures in horticulture sector
Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry was established
Floriculture parks with common infrastructure facilities in 2011. This University is continuously taking new initiatives in the
for sorting, pre-cooling, cold chain, processing, grading, fields of extension, research and certificate level courses for the
packing and marketing facilities have been planned to benefit of staff as well as lay farmers.
provide adequate incentives and facilities to the Single window system has been shaped in order to smoothen
industry. Production of loose flowers in the state clearance of projects under schemes of Horticulture Mission for
increased to 2,090 tonnes in 2015-16. Under Budget North East and Himalayan States, National Mission on Food
2015-16, the Government of Uttarakhand proposed an Processing, National Horticulture Board and Agricultural and
outlay of US$ 3.73 million for the mission entitled as Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
‘’Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”
A weather based crop insurance cover has been facilitated to the
(MIDH) for the state. Till date, US$ 1.86 million of funds farmers producing apple, litchi, mango, tomato, potato and ginger.
have been released.
Total horticulture crop production (in ‘000 MT)
Onion production in the state stood at 41.3 thousand MT
1,956.24
during 2015-16. 1,908.10 1,907.10
1,748.70
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Source: State Horticulture Mission
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FLORICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE … (2/2)

Total horticulture crop production area (in 000’ha.)
Horticulture production (‘000 MT) (2015-16)
Fruits 786.36 315.79
298.50 303.00
Vegetables 1,110.01 269.30
Spices 41.09
Flowers (cut) 14.69
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Honey 2.10
Source: National Horticulture Board
• The Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB) is a government body founded in 2003.
Uttarakhand Organic • It is supported by the state government and is located in the Dehradun.
Commodity Board • UOCB advises and assists the state government in the overall strengthening and
(UOCB) implementation of the institutional set up. It is also engaged in the production, processing,
marketing and promotion of organic farming in the state.
• The Board also focuses on promoting organic farming in the fields of land use – agriculture,
horticulture, animal husbandry, dairy, sericulture, apiculture, floriculture, herbs and medicinal
plants, tea, fisheries, forest and all related areas – for the promotion and development of
organic farming in the state, and networks and liaisons with various department of the state.
• The Board provides training for organic farming to equip the farmers with the latest methods and
make them aware about the potential market for the commodities.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY…(1/3)
The state’s forest revenues increased at a CAGR of 9.5 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15 to reach US$ 64.67 million in
2014-15. Forest products have excellent potential for development due to easy availability of raw materials in the state. The state
has ample scope to develop industries based on forest- and agro-wastes such as lantana, pine-needles, plant and vegetative
fibres. Uttarakhand accounts for 6 national parks and 7 wildlife sanctuaries. The area covered by national parks and sanctuaries is
4,915 square km and 2,690 square km respectively.
In 2014-15, the recorded forest area of the state was 36,556 square km, which constitutes around 68.4 per cent of its geographical
area. Uttarakhand is a storehouse for a rich variety of herbs, medicinal and aromatic plant species. This enables the state to offer
immense opportunities for the development of export-oriented units based on such products. Forest Research Institute (FRI) is a
premier institution under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), situated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The
state is home to more than 175 species of rare medicinal, aromatic & herbal plants.
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture is implementing National Bamboo Mission (NBM) scheme
under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) with the objective to utilise the potential of bamboo crop and
increase the area of cultivation. In 2014-15, US$ 0.16 million was allocated for the implementation of the scheme in Uttarakhand,
of which US$ 0.047 million was released.
Under Budget 2015-16, the state government sanctioned funds to the forest department of the state for the following schemes:
Multi-purpose Plantation & Conservation of Forests : US$ 1.42 million
Assistance to Bamboo & Bio-fuel Board for Plantation of Bamboo & Bio-fuel Species : US$ 0.187 million
Forest Fire Protection : US$ 0.35 million
Conservation & Development of Medicinal/ Herbal Species for purpose of Livelihood Development : US$ 0.15 million
Forest Protection Scheme : US$ 0.22 million
Eco-tourism: US$ 0.16 million
Source: Forest Department, Uttarakhand, State Budget 2015-16
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Equivalent green weight by soundness of culms in
Uttarakhand forests (2014-15) (in ‘000 MT) Bamboo production statistics 2014-15
Bamboo production area (hectare) under
1196
6,028
National Bamboo Mission
Bamboo bearing area (Ha.) 45,100
690 Bamboo reserved forest area 34,65,100
506
Green Culms Dry Culms Total Approved area under National Afforestation Programme
Source: Ministry Of Agriculture (NAP) Scheme for bamboo production (in ha.)
380
250
199
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Ministry Of Agriculture
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Funds sanctioned and utilised under Intensification of Forest cover map
Forest Management Scheme
Funds Sanctioned
486.78 469.98
434.87 443.78 Funds Released
336.71
307.29 302.87
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Source: Ministry Of Environment and Forests
Source: Uttarakhand Forest,

Government of Uttarakhand
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KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM…(1/2)
Uttarakhand is a well-renowned religious and wildlife tourism Tourist arrivals in Uttarakhand (in lakhs)
destination. In 2015-16, 1.05 million international tourists visited
the state. 284.34
220.93
200.39
About 21 new places in Uttarakhand that have the potential to
become major tourist destinations. These places include
Jageshwar, Baijnath, Saat Taal, Bhimtal, Patal Bhuvaneshwar,
Chakori, Someshwar, Pithoragarh, Chakrata, Roopkund,
Hanaul, Anson Barrage, Harshil, Dhanaulti and Dayara
meadow. Jauljiwi in Kumaon and Tons in Garhwal division are 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
planned to be developed as adventure tourism destinations.
Source: Ministry of Tourism
Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2016 was launched in 2016, which
aims at developing the state’s image as a safe, secure and
friendly destination for tourists. The state government is planning to strengthen
private-public sector partnerships across the tourism
sector, during 2016-17.
In March 2015, the state government organised a 7-day
International Yoga Festival in the Yoga Capital of the World, that
is, Rishikesh for promoting cultural and religious tourism in the In April 2017, Uttarakhand Tourism Development
state. Board has become the first e-office in the tourism
department of the state where all the office work would
be conducted through the software devised by
The Government of Uttarakhand is also focusing on Gramin National Informatics Centre.
Paryatan Uthan Yojana to help villagers in generating products
and services to promote tourism in the state.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM…(2/2)
National parks/wildlife Main tourist centres in Uttarakhand

Religious tourism in
sanctuaries in Corbett Chakrata Mussoorie
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand
Bhimtal Nainital Lansdowne
Askot Sanctuary Yamunotri
Valley of flowers Kausani Dhanaulti
Kedarnath Sanctuary Gangotri
Ranikhet Almora Chamba
Valley of Flowers (national
Kedarnath Binsar Pauri Auli
park)
Nanda Devi National Park Badrinath Mukteshwar Chopta
Rajaji National Park Haridwar-Har ki Pauri

Source: Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
Corbett National Park Hemkund Sahib
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
Tourism infrastructure-2014-15
Source: Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
Tourist places 327
Tourist rest houses 159
Raien basera (night shelters) 32
Beds in T.R.H. 5,897
Beds in raien basera 1,560
Hotels & paying guest houses 4,220
Dharamshala 877
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KEY INDUSTRIES – BIOTECHNOLOGY
Home to a variety of flora and fauna and rare species of plants New initiatives
and animals, Uttarakhand has a natural advantage in the sector.
Creation of biosafety measures in the state
The state accords an industry status to the units coming under this In order to promote tissue culture oriented crops of
sector (policy provisions applicable to the IT sector are applicable kiwis, cashew nuts, bananas and flowers, a joint
to this sector) and aims to establish an internationally competitive venture between Uttarakhad Horticulture
business infrastructure and environment for developing this Department and Uttarakhand Council for
industry. Biotechnology (UCB) has been established.
During 2015-16, for the popularization of Fish Poultry Vegetable UCB established a high tech web portal with
integrated farming, a project has been implemented at the Krishi international visibility to attract biotech/biopharma
Vigyan Kendras of Champawat and Lohaghat districts of the state. industries in Uttarakhand.
UCB established an environmental biotechnology

In addition, a project for the development of flood affected areas,
laboratory for the continuous monitoring of the
through biotechnological interventions, of the state has also been climate in the line of biotechnology. The laboratory is
implemented in Himalayan Environmental Studies & Conservation based on ARIES, DST and ISRO.
Organisation of Dehradun.
In order to develop smart kits for rapid detection of
As per budget 2016-17, the state government has decided to disease in plants, humans and animals, a molecular
select 20 villages of the state for plantation of medicinal herbs. diagnostic and biosensor research laboratory has
been established.
Zaneka Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Planet Herbs Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.,
Olefia biopharma Limited are the major biotech companies Establishment of environmental biotechnology
functional in the state. laboratory
Source: Uttarakhand Council For Biotechnology
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SINGLE-WINDOW CLEARANCE MECHANISM
The IT enabled single-window contract facility is available under a two-tier system:
The District Industrial Centres (DIC) at the district-level.
SIDCUL at the state-level.
These centres are responsible for providing information and escort services to entrepreneurs. They also maintain a data
bank. Single window mechanism increases the efficiency through time and cost savings for both the traders and the
government. The mechanism offers one single platform wherein parties, involved in trade and transport, lodge information
and the required documents at a single point of entry.
The Government of Uttarakhand announced the implementation of single window clearance system in the MSME (medium,
small and micro enterprises) policy introduced in 2015.
In addition, the Uttarakhand state government introduced Uttarakhand Film Policy-2015 in October 2015, that aims at
offering single window clearance or hassle free clearance to the requests or applications for shooting, tourism promotion,
etc. For instance, the policy along with implementation of such mechanisms is expected to offer ease to the citizens and
also generate employment opportunities.
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KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (1/2)
Agency Description Contact information

• SIDCUL, a Government of Uttarakhand enterprise, was incorporated as a limited
company in 2002. It has equity participation from the Union Bank of India (UBI),
the Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) and Small Industries Development Bank
of India (SIDBI).
State • SIDCUL functions as the nodal agency of the state to administer all existing
Infrastructure Government of India (GoI) and Government of Uttarakhand schemes for 29, IIE (IT Park)
and Industrial industrialisation and industrial promotion. The corporation provides the industrial Sahastradhara Road
units with the requisite information and guides them on the approvals needed for Dehradun-248001
Development
potential investors. It is a multipurpose company for industrial promotion Phone: 91-135-2708100,
Corporation of investment and infrastructure development. 2607292, 2608092
Uttarakhand Fax: 91-135-2708 109
• The corporation’s key aim is to promote industrial development in the state;
Limited provide financial assistance by way of debt, equity, or venture capital; develop Website: www.sidcul.com
(SIDCUL) infrastructure; and assist private initiatives in the industry. It also implements and
manages projects and provides specialised consultancy for finances and
construction. It allows the industries and infrastructure projects in the state to be
developed either directly or through special purpose vehicles, joint ventures, and
assisted companies, among others.
Directorate of Industries
Industrial Area
Uttarakhand Patel Nagar
Handloom & • Uttarakhand Handloom & Handicraft Development Council is a registered council Dehradun-248001
Handicraft constituted by the state government. The council acts as a facilitator to motivate, Uttarakhand
Development guide and organise artisans and provide common platforms for direct interactions Phone: 91-135-2728 227,
Council between creators and connoisseurs, producers and buyers. 2728272
(UHHDC) Fax: 91-135-2728 226
Website:
www.uttarakhandcrafts.com
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KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (2/2)
Agency Description Contact information
Industries Association of
Uttarakhand
Mohabelwala Industrial Area
• IAU is an apex body of small and medium scale industries of Uttarakhand.
Industries Association Dehradun - 248110
IAU is committed to the development of the state and its small entrepreneurs.
Phone: 91-135-2640 530
of Uttarakhand It follows a two-tier system at the city-level and operates through the
Fax: 91-135-2643 382
(IAU) respective chapters. The thrust and focus of IAU is taking initiatives to help
E-mail:
the existing industry and attract new industries in Uttarakhand.
info@iauonline.in,iauuttarak
hand@gmail.com
Website: www.iauonline.in
SIDCUL Building, 1st floor

Information IT Park, Shasthradhara
• The ITDA is an independent and autonomous body to guide and monitor
Road
Technology various projects and provide expert inputs, monitor, evaluate and execute the
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Development Agency state's IT initiatives and projects under the National e-Governance Plan
Phone: 91-135-2708 122
(ITDA) (NeGP).
Fax: 91-135-2708 174
Website: www.itda.uk.gov.in
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KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED
List of approvals and clearances required Departments to be consulted

Prior to setting up the unit
Registration Industries Department
State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of
Allotment of land/shed
Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL)
Power load approval for construction load Uttarakhand State Electricity Department
Approval for construction of building activity under the Factories Act Chief Inspector of Factories
No-Objection Certificate Fire and Forest Departments
Provisional trade tax registrations Central and State Excise Departments
Registration under the Central Sales Tax (CST) Act, 1956 Central and State Excise Departments
Before commencement of production
Environmental clearances Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board
No-objection Certificate Fire and Forest Departments
Permanent trade tax Registration Trade Tax Department
Registration under CST Act Central and State Excise Departments
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COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN UTTARAKHAND
Parameter Cost estimate
Industrial land purchase (per sq ft) US$ 4 to US$ 8.5

Office space rent (per sq ft) Dehradun: US$ 18 to US$ 170 per month
Residential rent (2,000 sq ft) Dehradun: US$ 270 to US$ 450 per month
Five-star hotel room rent (per night) Mussoorie: US$ 100 to US$ 300
Power (industrial) US 5.64-6.55 cents per kWh
Labour (minimum wage per day)

Unskilled: US$ 3.45-18.2
Semi-skilled: US$ 3.78-18.38
Skilled: US$ 4.19-18.7
Highly skilled: US$ 17.5-19
Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India,

Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited, Industry sources
TechSci Research
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STATE ACTS AND POLICIES … (1/3)
MSME Policy-2015
• To attract investment in the micro, small and medium enterprise sector

Objectives
• The policy aims at stopping rural-to-urban migration and boost entrepreneurs
• To develop remote and flood hit areas of Uttarakhand for overall development
Read more
Mega Industrial and Investment Policy 2015
Objectives • To provide assistance to dairy and textile processing units in the state of Uttarakhand .
Read more
• To promote the textile industry of Uttarakhand through provision of subsidies

Objectives and rebates on power bills
Objective
Read more
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Information Technology Policy 2006
Objectives • To encourage use of IT tools in the government for management and decision support systems
• To offer easy access to the citizens of the state
• To attract private sector initiatives for development of IT infrastructure in the state
Read more
Industrial Policy 2003
• To provide investor friendly environment for rapid growth and industrial development in the state
Objective
• To generate employment opportunities and widen the resource base of the state
Read more
Policy for Harnessing Renewable Energy Sources in Uttarakhand
• To utilize the natural renewable resources of the state for electricity

Objective
• To supply energy to agriculture, industry, commercial and household sectors.
Read more
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Tourism Policy 2001
• To promote tourism and develop it as a major source of employment and revenue generation
Objective
• To setup new amusements parks and install new ropeways that would be exempt from payment
of entertainment tax
Read more
Solar Energy Policy-2013
Objective • To attract public and private investments in the solar power projects for promotion of solar energy
in the state
• The policy aims to setup 500 MW of solar power plants by 2017
Read more
Industrial Hill Policy 2011
• To set up industrial hubs in the state and attract investments for industrialisation in the hilly areas
Objective
• In 2012, the state government amended the policy and the effective period was extended from
2018 to 2025
Read more
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CONFERENCES/SUMMITS FOR 2015-16
Summit Venue of summit Date

IITR-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer
Dehradun 1st December, 2015
Science, Management and Mechanical Engineering (ICE2CSM2E-2015)
IEEE-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer
Science, Mathematics, Physical Education and Management Dehradun 26th December, 2015
(ICEECMPE)
IITR-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer

Dehradun 24th January, 2016
Science, Management and Mechanical Engineering (ICE2CSM2E-2016)
IEEE-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer

Science, Mathematics, Physical Education and Management Dehradun 30th January, 2016
(ICEECMPE)
International Conference on Management of Infrastructure (ICMI) - 2016 Dehradun 4th February, 2016
International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Engineering &

Pithoragarh 12th February, 2016
Applied Sciences
Source: India conference alerts
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ANNEXURE
Average exchange rates
Fiscal Year INR equivalent of one US$
2004-05 44.81
2005-06 44.14
2006-07 45.14
2007-08 40.27
2008-09 46.14
2009-10 47.42
2010-11 45.62
2011-12 48.13
2012-13 54.31
2013-14 60.28
2014-15 60.28
2015-16 65.46
2016-17E 67.23 Source: Reserve Bank of India
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UTTARAKHAND THE SPIRITUAL SOVEREIGN OF INDIA

• Uttarakhand has witnessed massive growth in capital investments due to a conducive

• Uttarakhand is being developed as an ‘energy state’ to tap the hydropower electric

Source: Central Electricity Authority

UTTARAKHAND VISION 2022

• Strengthen road network in • Quality primary education to be

• Affordable healthcare with • Become a world leader in

Uttarakhand has diverse geographical features ranging from

The state was formed in November 2000 by carving out the

Source: Maps of India Administrative districts (No) 13

UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (1/2)

Economy 2015-16 2015-16

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

Airports (no) 2 125 Airports Authority of India

1Denote Uttar Pradesh includes Uttarakhand

UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (2/2)

Parameter Uttarakhand All states Source

Literacy rate (%) 78.8 73.0 Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 18.82 21.6 SRS Bulletin

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India,

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

Between 2005-06 and 2015-16, GSDP of the state grew at

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP

NSDP of Uttarakhand at current prices (in US$ billion)

NSDP of the state witnessed growth at a CAGR of 14.61%

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP

The per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 14.25%

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP

The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 13.49%

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP

Primary Secondary Tertiary

Source: Central Statistics Office, TechSci Research Estimates

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Sugarcane is the major crop produced in the state, Wheat 755.0

In November 2015, the state government of

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS

Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued1

Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

2,107.09 2,027.19 2,037.27 1,889.86 1,760.16

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016²

Number of Investment Intentions Proposed Investments (US$ Million)

ANNUAL BUDGET 2016-17

Sector Budget (US$ million)

Revenue receipts 4,930.6

Capital receipts 1,166.5

Total receipts 6,097.2

Non plan expenditure 3,741.3

Plan expenditure 2,433.8

Total expenditure 6,175.1

Source: Department of Budget, Government of Uttarakhand

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS

Initiatives have been undertaken to start monorails at

The main railway stations in the state are Dehradun,

As per State Budget 2016-17, the state government

Rishikesh-Karanprayag rail project is being set up in the

In 2016, the Government of Uttarakhand inked a pact with

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS