Uttarakhand Investor Handbook

Uttarakhand
Investor Handbook
Contentt text
1) Uttarakhand Snapshot -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3
2) Single Window Clearance System ---------------------------------------------- Page 7
3) Ease of Doing Business ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 10
4) New Land Banks ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 12
5) Focus Sectors ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 17
6) Policies and Incentives ------------------------------------------------------------- Page 53
7) Sector and Investible Project Profiles ----------------------------------------- Page 96
8) Steps for setting up operations -------------------------------------------------- Page 98
9) Commercial Dispute ------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 101
Uttarakhand Investor Handbook Page 2

Uttarakhand | A Snapshot…t text
Population Water bodies

Area (Sq. Km)
General (‘000) Ganga, Yamuna,
Characteristics Bhagirathi and
10086 53,483 National Capital Dehradun
others New Delhi
GSDP GSDP Growth Per Capita

Economic (Million INR) Rate Income (INR)
Indicators 2,37,147 10.34% 1,90,284
(FY 2018-19) (FY 2018-19)) (FY 2018-19)
Secondary
Tertiary Infrastructure
sector
Sector 2-Airports
Other contribution Uttarakhand
contribution 2- Inland
Attributes to GSDP Dehradun
to GSDP Container
50% National Capital
40.91% Depots New Delhi
Source for Economic Indicators: http://des.uk.gov.in/files/GSDP_Estimates_2016-17_to_2018-19_(Base_Year_2011-12).pdf

Uttarakhand | The Ideal Investment Destination text
Availability of Cheap and Clean, Pollution – Free Environment
Reliable Power 01 10
Good Law & Order; State with one
Abundant Availability of of the lowest man-days lost due
Good Water Resources 02 09 to industrial strife in India
Transparent Land Allotment

Uttarakhand:
with Land Availability at The Ideal Handholding Through Investment
03 08
Competitive Prices Promotion & Facilitation Centre
Investment
Destination
World Class Integrated 04 07 Proximity to NCR and within
Industrial Estates influence region of AKIC
05 06
Sector Specific Policies providing
Skilled Manpower Availability fiscal & Non fiscal incentives
Acknowledged for Ease of Doing Business & Peace of Doing Business…
Consistently ranked amongst Top States in India by DIPP & World Bank
Uttarakhand | Our Growth Story
Special Industrial Package 2003 given by Government of India to Uttarakhand immensely

helped the State in bringing in investments and providing employment opportunities to its youth
Large Industries
MSME Employment Generation MSME Investment (INR Cr) Large Industries Investment (INR Cr)
3,50,000 14,000 Employment Generation
40,000
12743.57 1,20,000 36,388
2,98,774 1,05,827
3,00,000 12,000 35,000
1,00,000
2,50,000 10,000 30,000
80,000 25,000
2,00,000 8,000
60,000 20,000
1,50,000 6,000
15,000
40,000
1,00,000 4,000 29,650
10,000 8,322
50,000 40,845 2,000 20,000

5,000
707
0 0 0 0
2000-01 2018-19 2000-01 2018-19 2000-01 2018-19 2000-01 2018-19

Uttarakhand | Presence of Industry Majors
Automobile Sector FMCG Sector Hospitality Sector Wellness Sector Pharma Sector

Uttarakhand | Single Window Clearance System
(SWCS)

Uttarakhand | Time bound clearances through SWCS
Assured & Timely disposal of applications along with Deemed approvals

URL for Applying : https://investuttarakhand.com/
In-Principle Approval:
Decisions on Project Proposals within 15 days
Pre-Establishment:
Approvals for pre-establishment services within 15 days
Pre-Operations:
Approvals for pre-Operations services within 30-45
days
Step Step Step
01 02 03 100+ investor services under The Uttarakhand Single Window Facilitation and
Clearance Act, 2012 and The Uttarakhand Right to Services Act, 2011

Uttarakhand | Investment Facilitation
A Centralized one-stop shop for investors, working towards
making Uttarakhand a premier investment Destination
Directorate of Industries
Complete handholding support Industrial Area, Patel
Nagar, Dehradun
Liasioning between State Government and investors
ifc.uttarakhand@gmail.com
Grievance & query management
Help desk with dedicated Toll free number Toll Free:

1800-270-1213
Policy Advocacy
Sector specific collaterals investuttarakhand.com
Capacity building of officers
Ensuring investment realization and sustainable industrialization in the State…

Uttarakhand | Leader in ‘Ease of Doing Business’
Consistently ranked amongst Top states in
India by DIPP & World Bank Regulatory Reforms
150++ Undertaken
# 1 Amongst Hill States in India Timelines notified under

Uttarakhand Enterprises
100+ Single Window Facilitation
& Clearance Act 2012
Compliance Achievement
New Standard Operating
50+ Procedures drafted for
Departmental services
96.13% 98.10%
40+ New Online Systems

2016 2018* 40
40++ Developed
*Evaluation of BRAP 2018 Reform Evidence

Uttarakhand | Major Reforms
Hassle free setup and operations in the state
Online Single Window System for all Auto renewal of Consent to

required approvals Establish, Consent to Operate
Self / Third party certification in

Single Point Sectoral Clearances
lieu of departmental inspections
Investment facilitation centre to I Single Integrated return for all

handhold investors labour laws
Objective Criteria for land allotment Use of SCADA System in Dehradun to

ensure reliable supply of electricity
Geographic information system of Commercial Courts notified in

all land banks Dehradun with entire state jurisdiction

Uttarakhand | New Land Banks
Amritsar Kolkata
Industrial Corridor
• Khurpia: 1002 acres
Other Land Banks

• Nepa: 803 acres
• Marchula: 36 acres
• Madan Negi: 30 acres
IIE Sitarganj Phase II IIE Kashipur New Land Banks of SIIDCUL

Situated at a distance of 300 kms Located at about 220 km to the also available
from Delhi, Sitarganj Phase-II is east of Delhi, Kashipur is
connected with NH 74 connected to major cities by
road and rail

Uttarakhand | Under Influence Region of AKIC
Influence Region of Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor
Major Proposed Industrial Clusters

in Uttarakhand influenced by AKIC
• Khurpia – 1002 Acres

• Pantnagar – 3339 Acres
• Kashipur – 325 Acres
• Sitarganj – 1700 Acres (Approx.)
• Infrastructure Development on
these clusters started
• Social & Physical Infrastructure

on the route to be world class
to spur economic growth in the
region

Uttarakhand | Multi Modal Logistics Park
Multi Modal Logistics Park (SIDCUL CONCOR Infra Company Ltd.)

SCICL - A JV of CONCOR and
State Infrastructure & Industrial
Development Corporation of
Uttarakhand Ltd. (SIIDCUL)
• Being developed as a major
Logistics Hub, MMLP will include
ICD, Domestic Container in line
with the policy of Indian Railways
• Support to industries located in
IIE Pantnagar and adjoining
areas like Rudrapur, Kashipur,
Kiccha, Khatima
• Facility will operate as a rail
linked Multi Modal Logistics Park

Uttarakhand | Skilled Manpower Availability
1 Home to Asia’s best colleges : IIT - Roorkee, IIM - Kashipur, AIIMS – Rishikesh,
CIPET – Doiwala (Dehradun)
Future developments: NIT – Srinagar, NLU - Ranipokhari

2
Home of India’s first agriculture university : GB Pant University of Agriculture and
3 technology
Edge Uttarakhand : Uttarakhand Skills development mission is focused on

4 providing industry ready manpower
Higher Industrial Polytechnic Technical

159 Educational
Institutes*
184 Training
Institutes
71 Institutes 126 Institutes
*Higher Education Institutes include Degree Colleges, Central & State Universities, Private & Deemed Universities and Agriculture & Technology Universities

Uttarakhand | Credited by Industry Associations
Story of `Make in NCAER Assessment Uttarakhand has emerged as

Uttarakhand` which started based on “Perception of the top state in the country in
in 2003 is a classic example good business climate” terms of growth in the industry
and service sectors in the last
of what manufacturing can NCAER N-SIPI Index Survey ; Five
ten years.
deliver to a region`s states – Uttarakhand, Gujarat,
economy in terms of both Assam, Andhra Pradesh and
Himachal Pradesh – had more Uttarakhand has also figured
economic growth and than 90% respondents say they as the second best performing
employment generation faced no problem in getting state in terms of project
land implementation, improving
-CII Report `Making Uttarakhand investment scenario in the
Competitive, June 2016’ state
CII NCAER ASSOCHAM

Focus Sectors
Uttarakhand | Focus Sectors
Uttarakhand has identified 12 Focus Sectors for expediting economic development in the State
Tourism & Hospitality Film Shooting Wellness & AYUSH
Renewable Energy Information Technology Biotechnology

Uttarakhand | Focus Sectors
Uttarakhand has identified 12 Focus Sectors for expediting economic development in the State
Food Processing Horticulture & Floriculture Herbal & Aromatic
Natural Fibres Automobiles Pharmaceuticals

Uttarakhand Tourism
Development Board
Address:
Near ONGC Helipad, Garhi
Cantt., Dehradun
Email-Id:
Info.utdb@gmail.com
Website:
uttarakhandtourism.gov.in
Tourism Sector
Contact No.:
0135-2559988
Tourism | Scenario in India
1 7th Largest Tourism Economy in the World
2 9th Largest in cultural resources and business travel in the World
Direct contribution of travel & tourism to GDP forecasted to become USD 194.7 bn by FY
3 2028
4 Travel & Tourism investment expected to rise to USD 85.2 bn by FY 2028
5 58.5% growth forecast in Foreign Tourist Arrivals on e-Tourist Visa
6 Increase in Tourism employment opportunities by 2.1% pa in next ten years
Foreign tourist arrivals into the country is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 7.1% during
7 2005–27

Tourism | Scenario in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful Northern states of India that enthrals everyone with its
spectacularly scenic landscapes…
• Presence of exceptional geographical features, rich in natural Uttarakhand has won many
resources especially water and forests with many glaciers, dense National and International
forests and rivers Tourism Awards
Best Adventure Destination
• Tourist Arrival 2018 (Domestic) – 3.66 Crore, International - India Today Tourism
.015 Crore Awards – 2017
Best Destination for

• Tourism Sector has been accorded Industry Status. Tourism adventure (India) Lonely
Policy has been notified Planet Magazine - 2013
• Several investment opportunities identified by the Department ( Best Emerging Destination

Tehri Lake Development, Ropeways, International Convention Travel & Leisure Magazine –
Centres, Wellness Centres etc) 2012

Department of
Medical Health and
Family Welfare
Address:
Health Directorate,
Dandalokhand P.O. Gujrara,
Shastradhara Road,
Dehradun
Website:
ukhwfs.org
Pharmaceuticals Sector
Contact No.:
0135-2608646
Pharmaceuticals | Scenario in India
India is one of the largest producers of Pharma products
and a leading player in Global Generics market, with a 20%
share in supplies by volume
Largest medical Generic brands

across 60
4th device market
in Asia
60,000 therapeutic
categories
Manufacturing Pharma
10,500 units 3,000 Companies

Pharmaceuticals | Scenario in Uttarakhand
Pharma City with well-developed infrastructure at Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun
Rich & diverse flora-fauna makes Uttarakhand an ideal location for a pharmaceutical hub;
175 rare species of medicinal plants, with 70% State covered under forest area
Uttarakhand among the few State to adopt Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, which
prescribes minimum standards for facilities and services for clinical establishments
Identified Investment Opportunities like “API Manufacturing Unit”
Pharmaceutical cluster with over 300 units having expertise to manufacture an entire
spectrum of pharmaceutical products
Financial assistance under MSME Policy 2015 & Mega Industrial & Investment Policy,
2015

Information
Technology
Development
Agency
Address:
Plot No. 7, IT Bhawan, IT
Park, Shahtradhara Road,
Dehradun
Email-Id:
Itda.uk1@gmail.com
Website:
Information Technology Sector Itda.uk.gov.in
Toll free number:

0135-6671503
Information Technology | Scenario in India
IT is the largest exporter under services sector in India with USD 126 bn exports in FY2017-18
IT Exports in FY 2017-18 (in

bn USD)
$ 1.3 $ 185-
$ 126
Trillio 190
Billion
n Billion
BPM
IT Services 28.40
69.30
Global IT-ITeS IT Revenue
Global sourcing market
market (From Exports)
(2017-18)
(2017-18) (2017-18)
Software
Products and
Engineering
India continued as the world’s top sourcing destination with a
significant share of 55%
IT sector is the 3rd largest in India's total FDI share

Information Technology | Scenario in Uttarakhand
The IT sector has been accorded Industry Status by the state government
All the major TSPs have their optical fibre presence with Ultra High Speed
connectivity
State-of-the-art IT Park in Dehradun with Hi-tech Buildings on more than 60 acres
Exports from STPI registered IT/ITeS stood at 126.68 Cr FY 17-18
Information, Communications Technology & Electronics Policy provides various

Fiscal & Non Fiscal benefits for the sector
Emerging IT base: Presence of reputed IT firms like HCL Infosystems, Wipro

Infotech, HP, Micromax

Uttarakhand
Renewable Energy
Development
Agency
Address:
Energy Park Campus,
Industrial Area, Patel Nagar,
Dehradun
Email-Id:
cpo.uredahq@gmail.com
Website:
Renewable Energy Sector ureda.uk.gov.in
Contact No.:
0135-2521553
Renewable Energy | Scenario in India
India is ranked fourth globally in the renewable energy country attractiveness index in the year 2018
Breakup of Renewable Energy in India

Installed Capacity of RE in
5th (GW)
India (GW)
80.0
69
70.0
Power Generation 22, 32%
60.0
Sector
50.0
9, 13% 4, 6%
40.0
344 30.0
GW 34, 49%
20.0
3.5
10.0
0.0
Overall Installed Capacity 2002 2018
(2018) Small Hydro Power Wind Power Bio Power Solar Power
100% FDI allowance has been the major driver of the Renewable Sector in India

Renewable Energy | Scenario in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is being developed as an ‘Energy State’ to tap the hydropower

electric potential of over 25,000 MW
76.85 per cent of the capacity owned by state utilities is based on hydropower
UREDA has adopted various Renewable Energy programme for the development of
the State, which includes village Electrification, Improved Watermill Programme,
Solar PV Programme
Investment Opportunities identified by the Department (Manufacturing of

Equipment for Pine Needle Power Generation etc
Dedicated policies for Renewable Energy notified – Solar Power Policy 2018,
Policy for Energy Generation from Pine Litter and Other Biomass etc

Department of
Biotechnology
Address:
Vigyan Dham, Vigyan
sadak block, Dehradun
Email-Id:
ucost@ucost.in
Website:
ucost.in
Biotechnology Sector
Contact No.:
+91-9412051558
Biotechnology | Scenario in India
▪ India is among the top 12 biotech
destinations in the World EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGY AREAS
▪ India is 3rd largest in terms of

biotechnology in Asia Pacific
▪ India is the World’s largest producer Bio-

Sensors Bio-fertilizers
of recombinant Hepatitis B vaccine Bio-similar based & Synthetic Bio-
Biology Informatics
diagnostic Bio-pesticides
systems
▪ India holds 3% of the global market
share in Biotechnology
▪ By FY25, India’s biotech Industry is estimated to increase to USD 100 billion from USD7 billion in
FY15
▪ Biopharma is the largest sector contributing about 62% of the total revenue followed by Bio-services
(18%), Bio-Agri (15%), Bio-industry (4%), and Bio-informatics contributing (1%).
▪ Fast-developing clinical capabilities with the country becoming a popular destination for clinical trials,
contract research and manufacturing activities

Biotechnology | Scenario in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand hosts diverse flora and fauna culture and contains rare animals & plants species
including a large number of rare medicinal and aromatic plants.
This gives Uttarakhand a natural advantage in the biotechnology sector…
▪ 75+ research institutions related to biotechnology running in the state. These include IIT
Roorkee, GB Pant University, Defence Institute of Bioenergy Institute, Indian Veterinary Research
Institute etc.
▪ Uttarakhand Government is establishing a high-level biotechnology board to pursue initiatives

in the research field.
▪ Government in process of developing a Biotechnology Park
▪ Biotechnology Policy has been notified

Centre for
Aromatic Plants
Address:
Industrial Estate,
Selaqui, Dehradun
Email-Id:
cap.dun@gmail.com
Website:
capuk.in
Medicinal & Aromatic Sector
Contact No.:
0135-2698305
Medicinal & Aromatics | Scenario in India
2nd 80% population

~2 3rd 2nd in developing
countries rely largely
on plant based
USD Bn In World
In World’s Largest healthcare needs
Domestic essential oil
production in essential oil Exporter of
Trade of production
terms of value Medicinal
Aromatic (Indian share -
sector (2015)
(Indian share - Herbs 30% drugs
21%-22%) 16%-17%)
sold world-wide
contain compounds
derived from plant
material (WHO)
Indian and China together produce more than 70% of total global
demand for herbal products

Medicinal & Aromatics | Scenario in Uttarakhand
Blessed with varied agro-climatic conditions (Sub-Tropical to Alpine); mega biodiversity hotspot
for wide range of MAPs
More than 200 unique & high value medicinal plants

found in the State
Cultivation in 324 clusters of Medicinal plants in 5,000

Ha by 21,343 registered farmers (volume of ~200 MT/Yr)
Indian Cassia (Cinnamomum tamala) first GI registration of

State (No. 520 ) due to its rich Cinnamaldehyde content
Large tracts of cultivated land in high altitude villages

Cinnamomum tamala suitable for growing high value medicinal plants

Department of
Horticulture and
Food Processing
Address:
Garhi Cantt., Dehradun
Email-Id:
missionhortiuk@gmail.com
Website:
shm.uk.gov.in
Food Processing Sector
Contact No.:
0135-2759796
Food Processing | Scenario in India
➢ Amongst top 10 countries in the world in terms of land area under organic agriculture
➢ Food Processing sector, valued at USD 322 billion in 2016 is one of the Sunrise
sectors in India
➢ Ranks number one in production of Banana, Ginger, Millet, Okra, Milk, Fennel,
Corriandar, Spices, Papayas, Mangoes, etc
➢ Ranks number two in production of Tomatoes, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Groundnuts,

Sugarcane, Tea, Pumpkins, Wheat, Rice, Potatoes, Peas, Cabbage, etc
➢ Major food categories and there shares are Dry food grocery (34.7%), Milk & dairy
projects (16%), Fresh produce (15.6%), Perishables (8%), Spices (6%), Others (19.7%)
➢ Infrastructure facilities include, 60 Agri export zones, 228 Cold chain projects, 34
Million MT of cold storage capacity, 41 Mega food parks

Food Processing | Scenario in Uttarakhand
One of the leading Fruit cultivating state of India with major production of fruits like
peach, plum, apple, mango etc
Off-Season production of Fruits & Vegetables in comparison to other states
Ranks No. 1 in production of Peaches and Plums, No. 2 in Walnuts and Pears and No.
3 in Apple Cultivation amongst all Indian states (2015-2016)
Houses several agriculture universities and institutions, - G.B. Pant, University of

Agriculture & Technology, Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry etc.
State runs 49 Govt. Food Preservation cum Training Centres, a Bee Keeping
Training Centre and a Mushroom Training Centre at Jeolikote
Uttarakhand has robust Infrastructure available in the State, including two Mega
Food Parks and six Industrial Parks/ Growth Centres

Directorate of Ayush
Address:
Dehradun
Email-Id:
ayurved83@gmail.com
Website:
uttarakhandayurved.in
Wellness & AYUSH Sector Contact No.:

0135-2728227
Wellness & AYUSH | Scenario in India
100% FDI allowed in AYUSH sector
12,000 ~AYUSH turnover (in INR Cr)

Ayurveda treatments
Worth export of Ayurveda & alternative medicine in and beauty services
5140 World (in INR Cr) - 2nd Largest in World expected to grow
@30%,
8450 Domestic trade of the AYUSH industry (in INR Cr) Fitness sector (which
includes gyms and
slimming centres)
9,000 Units engaged in manufacturing AYUSH drugs
expected to grow by
Expected size of Medical tourism industry by 2018 more than 25%
39,000 (in INR Cr)
Growth of wellness business in India is projected at a CAGR of 30-35% over the next 5 years

Wellness & AYUSH | Scenario in Uttarakhand
► Uttarakhand is known as “Yoga Capital of the World” Uttarakhand has developed

► Home to number of ashrams, health centers, retreats and vast infrastructure
high-end spas Ayurvedic and Unani
272
► Emerging as a place of learning, practicing and mastering the Pharmacies
new ways of life State Ayurvedic and Unani
549
Clinics
► State has pleasant environment and climate, suitable for Health
Tourism AYUSH Wings in
206
Allopathic hospitals
► Presence of wide range of herbal drugs produced in hilly areas
AYUSH wings being operated
► Uttarakhand has skilled manpower for AYUSH Sector – 3638 183
under NRHM
Registered Practitioners, 779 Panchakarma Therapist, 2463
MOCH at PHC Medical
Pharmacists, 204 Nurses 90
Officer Community Health
► AYUSH Policy has been notified Ayurvedic centres available
10
for development on PPP

Department of
Horticulture and
Food Processing
Address:
Garhi Cantt., Dehradun
Email-Id:
missionhortiuk@gmail.com
Website:
shm.uk.gov.in
Horticulture Sector
Contact No.:
0135-2759796
Horticulture | Scenario in India
► India ranks 2nd in fruits and vegetables production in the world, after China
► India produced 90.18 million MT. of fruits and 169.06 million MT. of vegetables with total
horticulture production of 295.164 million MT
► The area under cultivation of fruits is 6.480 million hectares while vegetable cultivation is 10.290
million hectares with total area of 24.925 million hectares under horticulture in 2016-17
► India is largest producer of ginger & okra, second largest producer of potato, onions, cauliflower,
brinjal, cabbages etc. in vegetables
► The country ranks 1st in production of Bananas (22.94%), Papayas (44.03%) and Mangoes (including
mangosteens, and guavas) (37.57%)
► India exported fruits and vegetables worth INR 8,391.41 crores which comprised of fruits worth INR
3,524.50 crores and vegetables worth INR 4,866.91 crores in 15-16
► India exported 20,703 MT of floriculture products to the world, worth INR 507 crore. The major
export destinations are U.K, U.S., U.A.E., Germany and Netherlands

Horticulture | Scenario in Uttarakhand
► State has diverse agro-geo climate conditions, which is most suitable for Horticulture & Floriculture
Sector
► Out of the total geographical area of 53.48 lakh hectares of the State, about 7.01 lakh hectares of
land is under Agricultural crops and about 2.79 lakhs hectares area is covered under the Industrial
area
► Annual turnover of Horticulture crops in the state is approximately INR 2300 crore and
Horticulture sector has more than 30 percent contribution in the state’s agriculture sector’s Gross
Domestic Product
► The production of horticultural crops totals to 16.92 lakh MT where 6.59 lakh MT of Fruits are
produced in an area of 1.75 lakhs ha, 5.87 lakh MT of Vegetables are produced in an area of 0.64
lakhs ha
► Government of Uttarakhand proposed an outlay of US$ 7.37 million for the mission entitled as
‘’Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture” (MIDH) under budget 16-17

Directorate of
Industries
Address:
Dehradun
Email-Id:
mpr@doiuk.org
Website:
Doiuk.org
Automobiles Sector Contact No.:
0135-2728227
Automobile | Scenario in India
19
7% Mn
4.3% 5%
Share in Contribution
Share in Employment
India’s total to total FDI
India’s GDP generated
exports Inflows
Indian Auto Industry expected to grow to 135 Bn by 2020 and 300 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 15%

Automobile | Scenario in Uttarakhand
Well-established Industrial base of long-standing and reputed business houses
Presence of large no of ancillary units in the districts of Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar
etc.
Uttarakhand offers locational advantage with close proximity to advanced as well as

emerging markets
Investment opportunities identified by the Department (Electric vehicle manufacturing,

agriculture equipments and earth moving vehicles manufacturing etc.)
No law & Order concerns in State. Uttarakhand has had a history of industrial harmony
and boasts of having one of the lowest man-days lost due to industrial strife in India
Financial assistance under MSME Policy 2015 & Mega Industrial & Investment Policy,
2015 for Automobile Manufacturing & Assembling Industries

Information and
Public Relation
Department
Address:
6, Ring Road, upper
Nathanpur, Dehradun
Email-Id:
Infodirector.uk@gmail.com
Website:
Film Shooting Sector uttarainformation.gov.in
Contact No.:
0135-2662971
Film Shooting | Scenario in India
Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of number of films produced
1,500 to 2,000 films produced every year in more than 25 languages
Indian film segment grew 27% to reach INR

156 billion in 2017
Set to reach INR 192 billion by 2020
Hindi films comprise majority component of

Indian film segment - ~40% of net domestic
box office collections annually
Strong regional content is also gaining

acceptance in both domestic as well
overseas market

Film Shooting | Scenario in Uttarakhand
Presence of large number of picturesque locales in the State, suitable for film shooting
Dedicated sector policy on Film Shooting; ‘Industry’ status accorded to the sector
Uttarakhand Film Development Council constituted, comprising 25 members from film

fraternity
Construction of film complexes with residential services and amenities for film production
units being pursued. Single Window clearance mechanism in place
Uttarakhand was given 'Special Mention Certificate' to recognize the efforts made it
towards creating a film friendly environment

Policies & Incentives
8/23/2019
Uttarakhand | Policies & Incentivestext
Sector Agnostic Sector Specific
Interest Capital
Aroma Park Solar Power Subsidy Subsidy
Startup Policy IT Policy
Policy Policy
Policy for Energy

Mega Textile Generation from
MSME Policy Policy Pine Litter & Market
AYUSH Policy Other Biomass Fee
• Incentives rebate
Policies
Heavy Industrial Electric Vehicle Micro and Mini • Institutional
Investment & Manufacturing Hydro Projects Support
Employment Policy (Upto 2 MW)
Promotion Policy • Infrastructure
Biotechnology Land
Small Hydro • Facilitation
Mega Industrial Policy Rate
and Investment Film Policy Projects rebate
Policy (2-25 MW)
Industrial Mega Food Hydro Projects Electricity

Development Tourism Policy Land
Park Benefits (25-100 MW) Regn Duty
Scheme Fee rebate
rebate
MSME Policy 2015 (As Amended in 2019)
Categorization of industries for the purpose of quantifying incentives
Category Included Region
Category A Whole Districts of Pithoragrah, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Champawat, Rudraprayag and Bageshwar
► Whole District of Almora
Category B ► All hilly development blocks of District Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal (Excluding regions under category B+)
► All hilly development blocks of District Nainital and Dehradun (Excluding regions under category B+)
► Kotdwar, Sigaddi and adjoining plain regions of Dugadda development block of district Pauri Garhwal
► Dhalwala, Muni Ki Reti, Tapovan and adjoining plain regions of Fakot development block of District Tehri
Category B+ Garhwal
► Kotabagh development block of District Nainital
► Plain regions of Kalsi development block of District Dehradun
► Regions located above 650 mtrs from sea level in Raipur, Sahaspur, Vikasnagar and Doiwala development
Category C blocks of District Dehradun
► Ramnagar and Haldwani development blocks of District Nainital
► Whole Districts of Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar
Category D
► Remaining area of District Dehradun and Nainital (which are not included in category ‘B’, ‘B+’ and ‘C’)

Category A: Category A: % of Annual Turnover (Per
Transport Subsidy
Capital Subsidy
Interest Subsidy
10%(Max 8 lacs) 40%(Max 40 lacs) year/ unit) or Inbound/

Outbound Logistics Cost
Category B, B+: Category B, B+:
whichever is less
8% (Max 6 lacs) 35% (Max 35 lacs)
Category A: 7%
Category C: Category C: 30% (Max 30 Category B: 5%
6% (Max 4 lacs) lacs) Category B+: 5% (Max 5
Category D: *Per year/ unit Category D: 15% (Max 15 lacs)
or actual transportation cost,
5% (Max 3 lacs) (on term loan lacs) whichever less*
only)
*Capital Subsidy will be applicable on the fixed investment in factory building, plant & machinery
*Only manufacturing units are eligible to avail Transport Subsidy
*Tourism project/units located in municipal areas of category C & D will not be eligible for Interest & Capital subsidies

Category A:
SGST Concession*
Power Bill Rebate

Sanctioned Load upto 100
StampSubsidy
Category A:
KVA: 100% for 5 yrs and 75%
Duty
100% for the first 5 yrs thereafter; If Load>100 KVA:

Category A, B, B+, C: 100% and 90% thereafter 60%
Category B, B+:
Interest
Category D: 50% Category B, B+: Sanctioned Load upto 100

100% for the first 5 yrs KVA: 100% for 5 yrs and 60%
and 75% thereafter thereafter; If Load>100 KVA:
50%
*The SGST after adjustment of ITC on sale of finished product (B2C) will be reimbursed from the date of commencement of production of
the unit for 5 years
*Only manufacturing units are eligible to avail SGST & Power Bill Reimbursement
*Tourism project/units located in municipal areas of category C & D will not be eligible for Stamp Duty

Category A, B:
Subsidy
StampCharges
Mandi Charges
75% reimbursement on
Duty
Excise Duty
50% Reimbursement on
internet usage charges State Excise Duty,
Category A, B:
for all categories Additional Excise Duty,
100% exemption on
Interest
Bottling fees and other

Internet
Mandi charges
charges as under State
*Applicable for IT & ITeS
Excise Policy
projects/ units only *only for Manufacturing Units
Reimbursement of cost incurred for carrying out standardization and quality certification of products by accreditated
institutions at national and international level by means of ISO, ISI marking, registration of copyright, trade marking etc. -
75% (maximum Rs. 1 lac)

Amendment (2016, 2018 & 2019) - Highlights
Policy Validity Period is effective from 31st January 2015 and will remain in-force up to 31st March 2023
Tourism Sector has been accorded Industry Status
SGST after adjustment of ITC on sale of finished product (B2C) will be reimbursed
Under IT & ITeS sector, Software Development units are also covered
Under Energy sector, units involved in Energy Production using Non Traditional ways are also covered
Service & Manufacturing Sector industries in Category C & D districts are also eligible for incentives
Commencement of commercial production before 31st March 2020 – incentive eligibility up to 31st March 2025*
Commencement of production after 31st March 2020 - incentive eligibility will be for 5 years only*

Special Incentive Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs
Capital Capital investment subsidy of 25% up to a maximum of INR 25 lakhs

Subsidy
Interest Interest subsidy of 6% on bank term loan taken by the entrepreneurs up to a

Subsidy maximum of INR 5 lakhs per year per unit
Applicable across the state for both Manufacturing and Services sector

Uttarakhand Startup Policy 2018 - Startups
Monthly INR 10,000 for one year (INR 15,000 for Startups operated by SC/ST/women/ physically
Allowance challenged or belonging to Category-A regions of MSME Policy 2015
Up to INR 5 Lakhs for marketing / publicity of innovative product.

Marketing
Assistance Up to INR 7.5 Lakhs if operating business in focus sector / run by SC/ST/ women/physically
challenged / Category-A regions as per MSME Policy 2015
Patent Up to 100% reimbursement of actual cost of Start-up Patent fees (including filing fees,
Attorney Fees, research fees, maintenance fees)
(Intellectual
Property) (Up to INR 1 lakh for Indian Patent and up to 5 lakh for international patents)

Stamp duty exemption on lease deed/ place/ purchase of space as per category defined in
Stamp Duty MSME Policy 2015 (100% in Category A, B, B+ , 50% in Category D)
State Goods
& Services SGST deposited by Start-ups will be reimbursed.
Tax (SGST)
Incubation Space at recognised Incubators at 25% discount for Startups operated by SC/ST/ Women/
Physically challenged and recognized by Startup Council
Space


Max up to INR 5 lakhs towards cost of raw material / components and other related
Need Based
equipment required for the innovative process for new product development / existing
Assistance product improvement

Uttarakhand Startup Policy 2018 - Incubators
Capital One-Time Capital Grant of 50% of capital cost (excluding cost of building and land) up to
Grant INR 1 crore to set up or scale up incubation facility
Running
INR 2 Lakhs per year as part of operating and management expenses, for 3 years
expense
A sum equal to that obtained from Govt. of India or INR 2 Crore, whichever is lesser as
Matching alternate finance to Incubators recognised by State Govt. which are managing seed fund
Grant scheme of Govt. of India

Heavy Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2018
Manufacturing Units: Investment INR 10-50 Cr. | Service Sector units: Investment INR 5-50 Cr.
Stamp Duty
50% exemption on Stamp duty
Exemption
ETP Subsidy 30% upto a maximum of INR 20 Lakhs
Interest subsidy @ 5% to a maximum of upto INR 3 lakhs will be applicable for term loans
Interest Subsidy
availed from scheduled commercial bank or financial institutions
Non Fiscal Incentives

Payment
provision for land 1. 50% at the time of allotment and balance 50% with in 2 years in two equal instalments
obtained from 2. 100% at the time of allotment will be eligible for 5 % rebate
SIIDCUL

Mega Industrial and Investment Policy 2015
Categorization of industries for the purpose of quantum of incentives
Category Units Included
Large Projects Investments of INR 50 Cr. to 75 Cr.
Mega Projects Investments of INR 75 Cr. to 200 Cr.
Ultra Mega Projects Investments above INR 200 Cr.

Coverage:
New & Existing Projects undergoing expansion (falling within notified Industrial Estates / identified industrial
land in notified master plan / declared non-agriculture land under section 143: Large projects (50 Cr to 75 Cr),
Mega Projects (75 Cr to 200 Cr), Ultra Mega Projects (Above 200 Cr)
SGST Concession*
Interest Subsidy
Stamp Duty
7% for 5 years
Investment – Interest Large: 30%
50% Exemption
Large – 25 lakhs Max Mega / Ultra Mega: 50%
Mega – 35 lakhs Max
Ultra Mega – 50 lakhs Max
*The SGST after adjustment of ITC on sale of finished product (B2C) will be reimbursed from the date of commencement of production of
the unit for 5 years

Extra Employment Land Registration Land Rates

ETP Subsidy Subsidy Power Assistance
Fees Rebate
Rebate of 15%,
@ 500 P.M. per Reimbursement
25% and 30% on
Male Land registration of 1/- per unit on
SIIDCUL
30% (up to 50 lacs) fee @1/- per the electricity bill
prevailing land
@700 P.M. per 1000/- and 100%
rate for Large,
Female reimbursement
Mega and Ultra
on electric duty
Mega Projects
(Max 10 Yrs) for 7 years
respectively
Mandi Tax : 75% Concession on Mandi Tax for Textile Industries

Amendment (2018) - Highlights
AYUSH & Wellness activities are now covered under the policy
Major Tourism activities are included in the policy
SGST after adjustment of ITC on sale of finished product (B2C) will be reimbursed

Industrial Development Scheme 2017
Central
Capital Central Capital Investment Incentive for access to credit (CCIIAC) @ 30% of the investment in
Investment plant and machinery* with an upper limit of INR 5.00 crore
Subsidy
Central
Reimbursement of 100% insurance premium on insurance of building and Plant & Machinery
Comprehensive
for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial production/
Insurance operation
Incentive
Note: 1. Units which have commenced production on or after 01st of April, 2017 and registered with DPIIT on or before 30th of
September, 2018
2. All eligible units registered under the scheme with DIPP through the portal prior to be eligible for any benefits in this scheme
*Plant & Machinery for service sector industrial unit shall include cost of construction of building and all other durable physical assets basic to the running of
that particular service industry

IT Policy 2018
Cat A & B: BPOs that receive incentives under IBPS (India BPO Promotion scheme-MietY)
would be eligible to receive an additional one time incentive of up to INR 1.0 lac per BPO per
Subsidy for seat
Rural BPO’s Cat C & D: BPOs that receive incentives under IBPS (India BPO Promotion scheme-MietY)
scheme would be eligible to receive an additional one time incentive of up to INR 25,000 per
BPO per seat
Investment
15% to 40% (Max up to INR 40 lakhs) as per the MSME Policy
Subsidy
100% of actual filing costs on awarded patents, subject to a maximum of INR 2 lac for
Patent Filing
domestic patents and INR 5 lac for international patents as one time Incentive. (Only for
Cost Companies having their HQs in Uttarakhand)
Note: Specific Incentives for IT & ITES units will also be available under MSME policy and Mega Industrial and Investment policy as per eligibility

Uttarakhand | Policies & Incentives
IT Policy 2018
Reimbursement up to 25% of lease /rental charges for the space for MSME IT/ITeS units and
Rebate on Incubators established in the state operating from leased / rented space in IT cities/IT Parks
or any notified location, will be eligible with maximum limit of INR 10 lakhs per year for Cat
Lease/ Rental A&B and INR 5 lakhs for Cat C&D, for a period of 3 years for MSME IT/ITeS units and for a
Space period of 5 years for incubators from the date of commencement of commercial operations.
Subsidy for BPOs that receive incentives under IBPS (India BPO Promotion scheme-MietY) in addition to
above incentive the BPO is eligible to get an incentive as reimbursement on lease rentals up
BPO with
to Rs 50% of the total seat employed by women for the given year with maximum limit of INR
Women 50,000 for Category A&B and INR 30,000 for Category C&D on continuous basis for first 3
Employees years only
*Incentives for Startups are available as per the Uttarakhand Startup Policy 2018

Mega Textile Park Policy 2014
Interest Subsidy Land Rates

Stamp Duty Power Assistance
Rebate
Reimbursement
of 1/- per unit on
7% interest electricity bill Rebate of 50% on
subsidy for 7 100% SIIDCUL
year- 50 lacs Max Reimbursement prevailing land
100%
reimbursement rates
on Electricity
Duty for 5 Years
*With the advent of GST, the current provision of reimbursement of VAT now stands discontinued. However, reimbursement of net State’s
share after adjustment of ITC on sale (B2C) is under consideration by State Government

Uttarakhand Electric Vehicle manufacturing, EV Usage
Promotion and related Services Infrastructure Policy 2018
Applicable for 5 years from the date of commercial production, on the term loans availed from
scheduled Bank/ financial Institution. Rate of subsidy to be administered as below:
For MSMEs – 5-10%
Interest Subsidy
For Heavy Industries – 5%
For Large – 7% (Max. 25 Lakhs) , Mega – 7% (Max. 35 lakhs) Ultra Mega – 7% (Max. 50
Lakhs)
Electricity Duty
100% for 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial production
Exemption
EPF 50% reimbursement for 10 years with Ceiling of 2 Crore for units employing 100 or more
reimbursement Skilled/ Semi skilled labour on full time basis

For MSMEs – 50-100% depending on the category (A,B,B+,C & D)

Stamp Duty
For Heavy Industrial investment: 50%
exemption
For Large, Mega & Ultra mega investment: 50%
For MSME & Large (investment upto 50 Crore) - @30% for 5 years after adjustment of input
SGST
tax credit (for B2C sale)
Reimbursement
For investment above 50 Crore - @50% for 5 years
Concession of
Land Cost in For Large Industrial investment – 5% (in case of 100% payment at the time of allotment)
SIIDCUL For large – 15%, Mega – 25%, Ultra mega – 30%
Industrial area

Environment
Protection For Large Projects: 30% (Up to INR 20 Lakhs)
Incentives For Large, Mega and Ultra Mega Projects: 30% (Up to INR 50 Lakhs)
100% exemption of stage carriage permit for Commercial vehicles for 5 years from the date of
EV mobility
registration
incentives
100% exemption from paying Motor Yan Tax for 5 years from the date of registration
Incentives for skill For organisation imparting Skill development training in EV/HEV component manufacturing will
development be entitled for training reimbursement @ INR 1000 per month for 50 trainees

Uttarakhand Film Policy 2015 (as amended in 2019)
Discount of Rest 50% discount for Film units during the time of shooting will be provided for stay in Rest houses
Houses of Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. except for the month of May, June and October
State Government shall grant ‘Industry Status’ to the cinema houses situated at a height
Industry Status
greater than 1000 metres
The State may consider financing production costs (below INR 2 Crores) of up to a maximum
Production Cost
of 75%
Based on merit, Films having more than 50% or more outdoor shooting in Uttarakhand will be
Tax Benefits
made Tax free

Expenditure incurred in processing of Films produced in Uttarakhand regional language:
► 30% or maximum of INR 25 Lakh, whichever is minimum, if processing is done in
Uttarakhand situated lab.
► 25% or maximum of INR 20 Lakh, whichever is minimum, if processing is done in lab
Grant for
outside Uttarakhand
Expenditure
incurred in Expenditure incurred in processing of Regional Films other than Uttarakhand for which 75% or
processing of
more shooting is done in Uttarakhand:
Films
► 30% or maximum of INR 15 Lakh, whichever is minimum, if processing is done in
Uttarakhand situated lab
► 25% or maximum of INR 10 Lakh, whichever is minimum, if processing is done in lab
outside Uttarakhand

Exemption from To popularise the region as a major tourist destination through films worldwide, the
Shooting Charges Uttarakhand Government has exempted all films shot in the state from shooting charges
SGST SGST Reimbursement upto 30% for the revival of cinema houses which are located in hilly
Reimbursement* regions ( > 600 metres height) across the State.
A maximum of INR 25,000/- as yearly scholarship amount for the students (from Uttarakhand)
Scholarship pursuing their career from Film & Television Institute, Pune / Satyajit Ray Film & Television
Institute, Kolkata.
*The SGST reimbursement will be done after the adjustment of ITC , effective from 1st July 2017

Uttarakhand Tourism Policy 2018
Up to capital investment of INR 10 Cr.)
• 15% to 40% (Max upto INR 15-40 Lakh depending upon category)
Capital Subsidy
Large (10-75 Cr), Mega (75-200 Cr) and Ultra Mega (More than 200 Cr)
• 10% or Max. upto 1.5 Cr. for hilly districts and 10% or Max. 1 Cr. for plain districts
Up to capital investment of INR 10 Cr.)

• 5% to 10% (Max upto INR 3-8 lakh/ year/ unit depending upon category)
• 7% or Max. upto 25 lakhs
Interest Subsidy
Mega (75-200 Cr)
Ultra Mega (More than 200 Cr)

Stamp Duty Up to capital investment of INR 10 Cr.
Concession (only • 50-100% (depending upon category)
on tourism related Large (10-75 Cr), Mega (75-200 Cr) and Ultra Mega (More than 200 Cr)
projects) • 50% stamp duty (Reimbursed after completion of work)
Tax Incentives Up to capital investment of INR 10 Cr.

(Reimbursement
• 100% for first 5 years and 75-90% thereafter (depending upon category) (for B2C sale)
of SGST after
adjustment of
• 30 % for Large and 50% for Mega and Ultra Mega (for B2C sale)
input tax credit)
Power Assistance Large (10-75 Cr), Mega (75-200 Cr) and Ultra Mega (More than 200 Cr)
/ Power Bill • Concession of Rs. 1 per unit and 100% exemption on electricity duty for first 5 years after
Rebate establishment of the unit.

Land Use Large (10-75 Cr), Mega (75-200 Cr) and Ultra Mega (More than 200 Cr)
Conversion • 10% of the circle rate towards land use conversion for any land parcel for tourism and
Charges entertainment purpose.
Special Incentive Up to capital investment of INR 10 Cr.

Scheme for • Capital Subsidy: 25 % (Maximum up to INR 25 Lakhs)
Women • Interest Subsidy: 6 % (Maximum INR 5 Lakhs per year)
Entrepreneur
Concession on Large (10-75 Cr), Mega (75-200 Cr) and Ultra Mega (More than 200 Cr)
Land Registration
• Rs. 1 per thousand
fees
ETP
• 30 % capital subsidy or Max. upto Rs. 50 Lakh

Uttarakhand Aroma Park Policy
Stamp Duty One time exemption of 100% on stamp duty of the sale deed/ lease deed
SGST 100% exemption of SGST for 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial
Concession production
100% exemption of Mandi fee on raw materials for a period of 5 years from the date of
Mandi Fee
commencement of commercial production

Uttarakhand Aroma Park Policy
Interest Subsidy 6% (max. upto 4 lacs) per annum for a period of maximum 5 years
Reimbursement As per electricity tariff as applicable for Irrigation Tube wells (presently INR 1.55 per unit) for
of Electricity a period of 5 years from the date of start of production and uninterrupted electricity will be
Bill provided
Note: 1. The aroma units set up in Aroma Park shall undertake the same works/activities for which the units have been installed, otherwise the State government
shall withdraw all grants or incentives given or proposed to be given under this policy
2. Specific Incentives will also be available under MSME policy, Mega Industrial and Investment policy and Government of India’s Industrial Development Scheme
2017 as per eligibility

Uttarakhand AYUSH Policy 2018
Financial One time financial assistance of 10% or INR 1.50 Crore for hill districts and INR 1 Crore for
Assistance plains district
Investment Department of AYUSH shall set up an Investment Facilitation Desk (IFD) to provide
Facilitation necessary information related to available infrastructure such as land and physical
Desk (IFD) infrastructure and various incentive/ schemes
Note: Specific Incentives for AYUSH related units will also be available under MSME policy, Mega Industrial and Investment policy and
Government of India’s Industrial Development Scheme 2017 as per eligibility

Biotechnology Policy 2018-23
Research • Co-financing of industry sponsored research and research projects of public interest
Facilitation • Collaboration research grant for Uttarakhand Specific Projects
Introduction of Grand Challenge

Facilitate Phase I: 5 innovators will receive proof of concept funding of INR 5 lakhs
Innovation
Phase II: Funding of INR 25 lakhs to scale up to prototype
• Mentorship support of INR 5 Lakh for start-ups to help facilitate access to private investors
Support to New
Initiatives • Reimbursement of Project Report preparation cost up to INR 1 Lakh
Certification Reimbursement of 50% of cost incurred in obtaining a standards certificate

Cost (ISO/BIS/GLP/GMP/NABL) limited to INR 5 Lakh per case

Patent • Assistance in patent registration upto INR 0.5 Lakh for National and INR 2.00 Lakh for
Registration
International
Cost
Part Funding & Legal Backing to support preclinical trials of Biopharma & Bio-service
Preclinical Trial
Companies/Units and field trials of hybrid or high yielding seeds varieties limited to INR 25
Support
Lakh
EPF Incentives up to 100% EPF Contribution

Contribution

Anchor Unit Anchor Unit Subsidy for the first two manufacturing Units for investment of INR 50 Cr. and
Subsidy employment of 70-100 members
Marketing Reimbursement of 30% of the actual costs incurred for marketing programs, subject to a
Incentives maximum of Rs 2 Lakhs per year per company through Biotech corpus

Benefits for Mega Food Parks (MFP) and units established

within MFP
Interest Subsidy Stamp Duty Power Assistance Mandi Fee
Tariff @ Rs. 1.55 /

100% Stamp Duty Unit for Irrigation 100% exemption
Interest Subsidy
exemption will be purposes under on Mandi Fee on
of 6% to a
available on agriculture sector Raw Materials till
maximum of 04
purchase on land will be applicable 5 years from the
lakhs every year commencement
and lease deed for for food
till 5 years
the first time processing units of Production
*With the advent of GST, the current provision of reimbursement of VAT now stands discontinued. However, reimbursement of net
State’s share after adjustment of ITC on sale (B2C) is under consideration by State Government

Uttarakhand Solar Power Policy-2013 (Amendment 2018)
Wheeling
The wheeling charges shall be applicable as decided by UERC from time to time
Charges
If Open Access is granted to any developer or beneficiary they shall have to pay the
applicable Open Access charges and losses as approved by UERC from time to time.
Open Access
However, the Cross Subsidy Surcharge shall not be applicable for Open Access obtained for
third party sale within the state
Third party sale will be eligible as per Electricity Act 2003 and orders by the UERC, from time
Third Party Sale to time, for which purchase rate can be mutually decided between generating station and
consumer unit

Policy for Energy Generation from Pine Litter and Other
Biomass-2018
The developers shall be exempted from payment of electricity duty on the electricity
Electricity Duty
generated by the power plant for 10 year only after commissioning
If the power generation unit is set up in private land, the developer shall be exempted from
Stamp Duty payment of stamp duty for registration of documents. In case developer used this land for
other purpose, the amount of stamp duty shall be recovered from the developer
Training UREDA/Forest Department shall support the training & capacity building activities for CBOs
Support on various issues related to setting-up of biomass based projects
1. Note: Specific Incentives will also be available under MSME policy as per eligibility.

Policy for Development of Micro & Mini Hydro Power
(Upto 2 MW) 2015
Developer could avail the Social Venture Capital Fund available with Rural Development
Capital Fund
Department through UPASaC (Uttarakhand Parvatiya Aajeevika Sanvardhan Company) and
Support
other programmes after fulfilling the eligibility
Royalty
100% Exemption.
Exemption
Water Usage
Charge The projects awarded under this policy shall be exempted from the “Water uses charges”
Exemption

Policy for Development of Micro & Mini Hydro Power
(Upto 2 MW) 2015
The Government land including the land belonging to the eligible PRI’s, other than the forest
Land Allotment land, if required, for Power Projects shall be allotted on lease for 40 years @ premium of Rs.
1 per square metre
Court Fee Exemption from court fee for registration of documents relating to lease of land will be
Exemption granted to the developer.
Micro & Mini hydro projects in Uttarakhand shall be treated as an Industry, all benefits
Industry declared by the State Government for the industry from time to time will also be applicable to
Benefits
these power project

Policy for Development of Small Hydro Power (2-25MW)
Small hydro Power projects (SHP) above 2.00 MW and up to 25.00 MW
Royalty 2-5 MW project: 100% Exemption for

Exemption Above 5 MW project: 100% for first 15 years.
Micro & Mini hydro projects in Uttarakhand shall be treated as an Industry, all benefits
Industry declared by the State Government for the industry from time to time will also be applicable to
Benefits
these power project

Policy for Development of Hydro Power (25-100 MW)
Small hydro Power projects (SHP) 25.00 -100 MW
Water Charges The developer will be exempted from water royalty charges to an extent of units generated
Exemption before scheduled date of commissioning
The private developer will not be required to obtain Government permission for the right of
Right of Way way for construction of transmission line and associated works linking with small hydro power
plant with state grid substation
Hydro projects in Uttarakhand shall be treated as an Industry, all benefits declared by the
Industry
Benefits State Government for the industry from time to time will also be applicable to these power
project

Sector & Investible Projects Profiles
Uttarakhand | opportunities Across Sectors
Automated Car Parking, Electric Vehicle, Light Rail Transit, Public Rail Transit
Tourism & Ropeways, Adventure Tourism, Tehri Properties, Convention Centre, Wellness Centres, Film City
Film Shooting
Solar Power, Hydro Energy, Co-generation Power

Energy
Medicity, Healthcare cluster projects

Healthcare

Uttarakhand | Sector and Investible Project Profiles
Sector Profiles
Providing insights of Uttarakhand’s
competitive advantage in the Sectors
Available on
Investuttarakhand.com
Investible Project Profiles
Providing glimpse of various sector
specific investment opportunities

Uttarakhand | Steps for setting up Operations
1 Identification of land 2 Know Your Approvals
The Investor can check the availability of land on The Investor may Check the approvals required for
Single Window Portal “Investuttarakhand.com” setting up of business in Uttarakhand through
approval Single Window Portal
Details of plots for lease is available on the state Single “Investuttarakhand.com”
Window Clearance System.
The investor will be required to fill details of the
The details of vacant plots can be accessed on questions asked on approval wizard available on
https://www.siidculsmartcity.com/ViewVacantPlot.aspx investuttarakhand.com
The portal also provides information on both area and https://investuttarakhand.com/check-services

land prices. The investor may firm up their land
requirements based on the information provided in the The system will provide a list of approvals required as
portal. per the answers provided by investor, following which
the investor can raise the request on the online / offline
with respective departments.

3 Filing for In-principal Approval 4 Get Departmental Approvals
The Investor can file for In-principal Approval on The Investor can get Pre-Establishment / Pre
Single Window Portal “Investuttarakhand.com” Operation / Post Operation departmental on Single
Window Portal “Investuttarakhand.com”
The link for filing common application form is
https://investuttarakhand.com/themes/backend/uploads/ Existing Enterprises can use the following helpfile
User_Manual_CAF.pdf https://investuttarakhand.com/themes/backend/uploads/
User_Manual_Registration_of_Existing_Enterprises_V1
The investor will be required to submit documents and .0.pdf
details such as proposed investment, proposed
employment, detailed project report, Enterprise details New Enterprises can use the following helpfile
etc. https://investuttarakhand.com/themes/backend/uploads/
FAQs%20or%20setting%20up%20operations%20in%2
The approval is granted by the High-level Empowered 0uttarkhand%20.pdf
committee after scrutiny of the application as per the
timeline defined by the single window act.

5 Filing for Incentives
The Investor can file the request of incentives from
the government on Single Window Portal
“Investuttarakhand.com”
CAF is mandatory for filing the request of incentives.
Depending on the quantum of investment and the

region of investment, the investor can avail incentives
under various Central and State policies. e.g.:
a. MSME Policy: (For investments in Plant and

Machinery upto 10 Crores )
b. Heavy Industrial Investment and Employment
Promotion Policy 2018 ((For investments in Plant and
Machinery between 10 Crores and 50 Crores)
c. Mega Industrial and Investment Policy 2015 (For
Investments in Plant and Machinery greater than 50
Crores)

Uttarakhand | Settling Commercial Disputes
Commercial Court at Dehradun
Uttarakhand has set up a commercial court at Dehradun with jurisdiction over the entire state for speedy
disposal of commercial disputes. A Commercial appellate division has been created at the Hon`ble High court
to hear appeals on judgement by the Commercial court at Dehradun
Investor can use the facility to quickly resolve commercial disputes

Uttarakhand | About IPFC
Investment Promotion and Facilitation Cell was formally established vide letter no. 667 / U. Ni. / (Paanch) – 7 / EoDB /
2017-18 dated 24th May 2017, at Directorate of Industries, Patel Nagar, Dehradun.
The Investor Facilitation Centre (IFC) is a centralized one-stop shop for the investors / businesses and provide complete
handholding support to investors / business in a structured, focused and comprehensive manner.
It is a dedicated institution for the functions of investment promotion, facilitation, direct engagement and consultation
with investors/stakeholder and provision of investment related queries / assistance
Key Responsibilities of IPFC:
To Facilitate and ensure investments in the state, the IPFC has appointed Nodal officers from the departments in the key
sector on Industrial investment. These nodal officers are single point of reference for a sector and responsible for
drawing investments in the respective sector.
The various functions of the IPFC can broadly be divided into two parts.
Investment Promotion Investment Facilitation

Uttarakhand | Functions of IPFC (1/2)
Investment Promotion
The IPFC will help the state government in creating a roadmap and execute it to make Uttarakhand the most preferred
Investment Destination
• Formulate policies & guidelines taking an integrated view of the requirements of the state
• Suggesting regulatory reforms to address lacunae identified through stakeholder consultation
• Assist departments in identifying gaps in their Sectoral policies to strengthen Uttarakhand`s position as a preferred
investment destination for focus sectors
• Creation of collaterals (detailed sector-and state-specific information of various channels of investment through
website, brochures, films, presentation etc.) required to project Uttarakhand`s competitive advantages as an
investment destination
• Providing information to general public and investors, specifically, regarding the investment opportunities available in
the State for commerce, industry, trade, services, manufacturing through various promotion medium (Digital
marketing, Traditional media)
• Organization of investment road shows and roundtables
• Participation in national and international seminars / webinars to attract investors in the State
• Interact and take feedback from Industry Associations like CII, PHD Chambers, IAU etc.

Uttarakhand | Functions of IPFC (2/2)
Investor Facilitation
The Centre will ensure quality assistance and support services is provided to existing and potential investors from India
and outside through
• Step-by-step guidance on the application and approval procedures for various regulatory approvals
• Coordination with various departments in expediting the processes of regulatory approvals
• Facilitation of meetings with relevant government officials
• Facilitation with financial institutions, legal and insurance agencies
• Single point interface for all the grievances / queries / feedback in regards to the industrial scenario in the State
• Time-bound remedial action on queries / grievances raised by investors by involving the respective departments
The Investor Facilitation Cell will guide, assist and handhold investors / businesses during the entire life-cycle of the
business.

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1) Uttarakhand Snapshot -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3

2) Single Window Clearance System ---------------------------------------------- Page 7

3) Ease of Doing Business ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 10

4) New Land Banks ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 12

5) Focus Sectors ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 17

6) Policies and Incentives ------------------------------------------------------------- Page 53

7) Sector and Investible Project Profiles ----------------------------------------- Page 96

8) Steps for setting up operations -------------------------------------------------- Page 98

9) Commercial Dispute ------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 101

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Population Water bodies

GSDP GSDP Growth Per Capita

Source for Economic Indicators: http://des.uk.gov.in/files/GSDP_Estimates_2016-17_to_2018-19_(Base_Year_2011-12).pdf

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Transparent Land Allotment

Special Industrial Package 2003 given by Government of India to Uttarakhand immensely

50,000 40,845 2,000 20,000

2000-01 2018-19 2000-01 2018-19 2000-01 2018-19 2000-01 2018-19

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Assured & Timely disposal of applications along with Deemed approvals

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Help desk with dedicated Toll free number Toll Free:

Sector specific collaterals investuttarakhand.com

Capacity building of officers

Ensuring investment realization and sustainable industrialization in the State…

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# 1 Amongst Hill States in India Timelines notified under

40+ New Online Systems

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Hassle free setup and operations in the state

Online Single Window System for all Auto renewal of Consent to

Self / Third party certification in

Investment facilitation centre to I Single Integrated return for all

Objective Criteria for land allotment Use of SCADA System in Dehradun to

Geographic information system of Commercial Courts notified in

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Other Land Banks

IIE Sitarganj Phase II IIE Kashipur New Land Banks of SIIDCUL

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Influence Region of Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor

Major Proposed Industrial Clusters

• Khurpia – 1002 Acres

• Social & Physical Infrastructure

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Multi Modal Logistics Park (SIDCUL CONCOR Infra Company Ltd.)

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Future developments: NIT – Srinagar, NLU - Ranipokhari

Edge Uttarakhand : Uttarakhand Skills development mission is focused on

Higher Industrial Polytechnic Technical

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Story of `Make in NCAER Assessment Uttarakhand has emerged as

CII NCAER ASSOCHAM

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Tourism & Hospitality Film Shooting Wellness & AYUSH

Renewable Energy Information Technology Biotechnology

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Food Processing Horticulture & Floriculture Herbal & Aromatic

Natural Fibres Automobiles Pharmaceuticals

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1 7th Largest Tourism Economy in the World

2 9th Largest in cultural resources and business travel in the World