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UTTARAKHAND THE SPIRITUAL SOVEREIGN OF INDIA
KEDARNATH TEMPLE IN KEDARNATH, UTTARAKHAND
Table of Content
Executive Summary .…………….….…….3
Advantage State ……..……………………4
Uttarakhand Vision ……………….……….5
Uttarakhand – An Introduction …….……..6
Annual State Budget 2018–19 ………….16
Infrastructure Status ...............................17
Business Opportunities ……..………......41
Doing Business in Uttarakhand …………58
State Acts & Policies …….………...........63
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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 destination. Inflow of tourists into
the state increased to 34.72 million in 2017.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Uttarakhand has witnessed massive growth in capital investments due to a conducive industrial policy and
generous tax benefits. Therefore, Uttarakhand is one of the fastest growing states in India. The state’s GSDP
increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.34 per cent between FY 12-18.
Evolving
industrialisation
facilitating growth
Source: Uttarakhand at a glance, 2014-15, Central Electricity Authority, Forest Department, Uttarakhand, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Thriving tourism
Forest area covers about 71.05 per cent of the state. The state’s GSVA from forestry and logging grew at a
CAGR of 3.92 per cent between 2011-12 and 2017-18 to reach US$ 534.78 million.
Forest sector on
growth path
Uttarakhand is being developed as an ‘energy state’ to tap the hydropower electric potential of over 25,000
MW. As of March 2018, hydropower generation installed capacity in the state was recorded to be 1,815.69
MW.
Uttarakhand has almost all agro-geo climatic zones, which provide commercial opportunities for floriculture
and horticulture. The state has 175 rare species of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Floriculture and
horticulture
Hydropower generation
potential
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ADVANTAGE: UTTARAKHAND
Stable political environment
The state has a stable political environment with
successive governments that have been committed
towards creating a progressive business environment.
Policy and
infrastructure
The state offers a wide range of benefits in terms of
interest incentives, financial assistance, subsidies and
concessions.
Uttarakhand has a strong social and industrial
infrastructure, virtual connectivity with over 39,000 km
of road network, two domestic airports, 339.80 km of
rail routes and an installed power capacity of 3,356.23*
MW.
Adequate labour pool
The average literacy level is high. A large pool of
talented human resources is available as Uttarakhand
has some of the leading educational institutions in the
country.
Top-notch institutes, such as IIT Roorkee and IIM
Kashipur, are located in the state.
March 2018
Hydropower
installed
capacity of
about
1,815.69
MW
Potential
The state’s
hydropower
potential is
25,000 MW
Advantage
Uttarakhand
Favourable location and abundant resources
The state has close proximity to the national capital of
Delhi, a leading market of the country and excellent
connectivity with neighbouring states.
Abundant natural resources due to hills and forests
supporting tourism, and vast water resources favouring
hydropower. Agro-climatic conditions support
horticulture-based industries.
Source: Central Electricity Authority, *Up to March 2018
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UTTARAKHAND VISION 2022
Source: Confederation of Indian Industry
Industries
Become a world leader in
green energy by leveraging
hydropower potential.
Promote micro and small
enterprises.
Education & skill
development
Quality primary education to be
provided to all children.
Job oriented vocational training
facilities and establishment of
higher education institutions.
Health
Affordable healthcare with focus on
disease prevention.
Provide state funded maternal and
child healthcare, especially in
rural areas.
Transport
Strengthen road network in urban areas
and upgrade national highways.
Develop two major all-weather airports
with connectivity to metro cities.
Infrastructure Agriculture
Improve yield and quality by
providing irrigation facilities and
latest technology.
Create cold chain infrastructure and
access to market intelligence for
farmers.
Harness hydropower for 100%
electrification in the state and supply
power to other states.
Connect major cities through multi-lane
highways and proper roads for
villages.
Vision
2022
Promote the state as a green
economy by focusing on sectors
such as IT, agriculture, tourism,
hydropower and education.
100% solid waste management,
waste water treatment and
recycling.
Promote the state as a global
tourist destination by showcasing
its spiritual, cultural and adventure
tourism.
Target 0.5 million international
tourists by 2022.
Tourism Environment
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UTTARAKHAND FACTFILE
Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15, Directorate of Economics and Statistics
Uttarakhand is located at the foothills of the Himalayan mountain
ranges. The state shares borders with China (Tibet) in the north &
Nepal in the east & inter-state boundaries with Himachal Pradesh in
the west & northwest & Uttar Pradesh in the south.
Hindi, Garhwali & Kumaoni are commonly spoken in the state.
English is the medium of education in many of its schools.
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.
Source: Joy1963 at English Wikipedia [CC BY-SA 3.0
(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)
Parameters Uttarakhand
Capital Dehradun
Geographical area (lakh sq. km) 53,483
Administrative districts (No) 24
Population density (persons per sq. km) 189
Total population (million) 10.1
Male population (million) 5.1
Female population (million) 4.9
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 963
Literacy rate (%) 79.63
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UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter Uttarakhand All states Source
Economy 2017-18 2017-18*
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 1.30 100.00 Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation
GSDP growth rate (%) 11.25^ 9.82 Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation
Per capita GSDP (US$) 3,051.27 1,966.20 Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 3,356.23 344,002.39 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2018
Wireless subscribers (No)1 164,307,875 1,156,867,852 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
February 2018
Internet subscribers (No) 52,130,000 445,960,000 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
December 2017
National highway length (km) 2,842 122,432 NHAI, Roads and Building Department, February
2018
Airports (No) 2 125 Airports Authority of India
Notes: 1Uttar Pradesh includes Uttarakhand, 2017-18* - as per second advance estimates of national income, ^GSDP growth in rupee terms
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UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (2/2)
PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System, 1 Includes Uttar Pradesh
Parameter Uttarakhand All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 79.6 73.0 Census, 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.6 20.4 SRS Bulletin, September 2017
Investment
Cumulative FDI equity inflows (US$ billion)1 0.6521
367.93 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April
2000 to December 2017
Industrial Infrastructure
Operational PPP projects (No) 129 9,068 DEA , Ministry of Finance, Government of India,
February 2018
Exporting SEZs (No) 0 222 Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of
Commerce, as of December 2017
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of Uttarakhand at current prices
At current prices, gross state domestic product (GSDP) of
Uttarakhand stood at around Rs 33.61 trillion (US$ 33.61
billion) in 2017-18.
Between 2011-12 and 2017-18, GSDP of the state grew at a
CAGR of 11.16 per cent.
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
24
.60
24
.23
24
.73
26
.78
26
.85
29
.16
33
.61
1.1
5
1.3
2
1.4
9
1.6
1
1.7
6
1.9
6
2.1
8
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
40.00
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8
US$ billion Rs trillion
CAGR (In Rs) 11.16%
GSDP per capita of Uttarakhand at current prices
2,4
20
2,3
52
2,3
69
2,5
31
2,5
04
2,6
82
3,0
51
11
3,4
56
12
7,7
55
14
2,7
78
15
2,5
60
16
3,9
06
17
9,9
67
19
7,5
39
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8
US$ Rs
CAGR (In Rs) 9.68%
In 2017-18, the state’s per capita GSDP was estimated at
around Rs 197,539 (US$ 3,051).
The per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.68 per cent
between 2011-12 and 2017-18.
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP of Uttarakhand at current prices (in US$ billion)
21
.75
21
.55
21
.87
23
.85
23
.99
26
.10
30
.18
1.0
2
1.1
7
1.3
2
1.4
4
1.5
7
1.7
5
1.9
5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8
US$ billion Rs trillion
CAGR (In Rs) 11.45%
At current prices, net state domestic product (NSDP) of
Uttarakhand was around Rs 1.95 trillion (US$ 30.18 billion) in
2017-18.
NSDP of the state witnessed growth at a CAGR of 11.45 per
cent between 2011-12 and 2017-18.
In 2017-18, the state’s per capita NSDP was about Rs 177,356
(US$ 2,740).
The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.96 per cent
between 2011-12 and 2017-18.
NSDP per capita of Uttarakhand at current prices (in US$)
2,1
40
2,0
92
2,0
94
2,2
54
2,2
37
2,4
01
2,7
40
10
0,3
05
11
3,6
10
12
6,2
47
13
5,8
81
14
6,4
54
16
1,1
02
17
7,3
56
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8
US$ Rs
CAGR (In Rs) 9.96%
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE
DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA
During 2017-18, the tertiary sector’s share in gross state value
added was 39.76 per cent. Trade, hotels & restaurants are the
largest sub-groups of the sector & registered strong growth in
comparison with the previous year.
The tertiaryµ sector witnessed the fastest growth of 13.56%, followed
by the secondary sector (9.71 per cent) and primary sector (5.40 per
cent) between FY12-18.
The share of the secondary sector in GSVA was 49.74 per cent in
2017-18; majorly driven by the growth in the manufacturing sector.
GSVA composition by sector
14.00% 10.50%
52.13%
49.74%
33.88% 39.76%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2011-12 2017-18
Primary Secondary Tertiary
5.40%
13.56%
9.71%
CAGR
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION
Sugarcane, wheat, rice and potato are the key agricultural products
of the state.
In 2016-17, the total food grain production of the state was around
1.87 million tonnes. For 2017-18, food grain production is targeted at
1.97 million tonnes.
Sugarcane is the major crop produced in the state, with production of
about 5.98 million tonnes estimated in 2017-18.
The production of oilseeds and pulses during the year 2016-17 was
estimated to be around 26,000 tonnes and 54,000 tonnes,
respectively.
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.
The Central Government is going to provide Rs 1,500 crore (US$
231.69 million) for development of ‘Organic Farming’ in the state of
Uttarakhand over 3 years. 10,000 new clusters are expected to be
developed in this project.
Source: Indian Horticulture Database, National Horticulture Board, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
Crop Annual production in 2016-17 (‘000 tonnes)
Rice 631.0
Wheat 877.0
Pulses 54.0
Onion1 42.19*
Tomato1 94.95*
Note: 11st advance estimates for 2017-18, * As of March 2018.
Crop Annual production in 2017-181 (‘000 tonnes)
Fruits 669.48
Spices 36.77
Vegetables 954.74
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &
INVESTMENTS
According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP),
the cumulative FDI inflows, during April 2000 to December 2017,
stood at around US$ 652 million1.
Cumulative FDI equity inflows, 2011-12 to 2017-18 (US$
million)1
31
7
34
7
37
2 48
3
56
3
57
0
65
2
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,1Including Uttar Pradesh, 2Up to January 2018
Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued1
17
2
16
5
13
4
15
8
10
8
17
4
16
3
11
5
2,1
07
6,6
76
2,0
27
2,0
37
1,8
90
1,7
60
2,2
64
2,1
81
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
201
0
201
1
201
2
201
3
201
4
201
5
201
6
201
7
Number of Investment Intentions Proposed Investments (US$ Million)
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ANNUAL BUDGET 2018-19
Source: Department of Budget, Government of Uttarakhand, *Exchange rate of US$ 1 = INR 64.4273
Sector Budget (US$ million)
Revenue receipts 5,508.19
Capital receipts 1,474.04
Total receipts 6,982.23
Revenue expenditure 5,503.14
Capital expenditure 1,538.12
Total expenditure 7,041.26
Uttarakhand’s government has a total expenditure of Rs 45,585.09 crore (US$ 7,041.26 million) for the year 2018-19.
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Source: Maps of India
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS
Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, NHAI, State Transport Department, State Budget, Hindustan Times
PWD, BRTF, local bodies & the prominent authorities in the state for
the maintenance of roads. In 2017-18, the public works department
finished construction of 437 km of new roads in the state.
In 2016, the Centre announced that it would widen the existing 900-
km highway connecting the 4 abodes of Gangotri, Yamunotri,
Kedarnath & Badrinath in the Himalayas, at an investment of US$
1.85 billion.
The US$ 1.78 billion 'Chardham' highway project being an all-
weather highway project, aims to improve the connectivity between
pilgrimage centres of Yamunotri,, Badrinath, Gangotri & Kedarnath
in the state & is slated for completion by 2019. and a tunnel project
worth Rs 1,384 crore (US$ 214 million) has been approved.
In June 2017, the central government allocated US$ 231.59 million
for development of the Tanakpur-Pithoragarh National Highway to
boost connectivity in the Kumaon region.
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.
In January 2018, the central government announced initiation of 70
road projects at a cost of US$ 7.72 billion in the state by 2019.
Under State Budget 2018-19, an amount of Rs 2,053.92 crore (US$
317.26 million) was allocated for Roads and Bridges Department.
Year Personal
Vehicles
Professional
Vehicles
Total
Vehicles
2000-01 333,433 30,483 363,916
2009-10 930,820 81,268 1,012,088
2016-17 2,083,313 168,808 2,252,121
December
2017
2,077,605 371,342 2,448,947
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS
As of 2016-17, Uttarakhand had 339.80 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
Rishikesh-Karanprayag rail project is being set up in the state at an
estimated cost of US$ 2.29 billion. The work for the project started in
December 2017.
In 2016, the Government of Uttarakhand inked a pact with 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.
Under State Budget 2018-19, an allocation of Rs 86 crore (US$
13.28 million) has been made for development of metro rail.
Source: Maps of India
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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. 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 2016-17, the Dehradun airport handled 268
tonnes of freight.
Under the Centre’s regional connectivity scheme, clearance has
been given for two airports and 14 helipads. Flight operations
between Dehradun and Pantnagar in Uttarakhand were started in
February 2018.
Under State Budget 2018-19, an amount of Rs 10 crore (US$ 1.54
million) has been allocated for commencement of air services under
UDAN scheme.
Source: Maps of India
Domestic airport
Dehradun aircraft movement (nos.)
4,0
78
4,8
40
4,9
62
9,4
85
11
,20
4
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8*
Dehradun passenger traffic (nos.)
30
6,9
44
37
8,6
46
47
1,5
42
88
2,5
64
1,0
15
,28
8
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8*
Source: Airport Authority of India
Note: 2017-18* - Till February 2018
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (1/2)
As of March 2018, the state had total installed power generation
capacity of 3,356.23 MW. Hydro (renewable) power contributed
1,815.69 MW to the total installed power generation capacity of the
state, followed by thermal power with a contribution of 961.90 MW and
other sources of power generation. Of the total installed power
generation capacity, state utilities accounted for the largest share of
1,320.02 MW, followed by 1,116.53 MW under private utilities and
919.68 MW under central utilities.
During 2015-16, the state achieved 100 per cent village electrification,
covering 15,669 villages
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 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 implement 181.4 MW
Grid-connected Solar PV based power projects in the state.
Construction of a 28.537 MW solar rooftop solar power plant is under
progress as of November 2017.
In May 2017, India Power Corporation commissioned a 36 MW solar
power plant in the state for an investment of US$ 33.46 million.
Uttarakhand Government has laid down the foundation stone of the 60
MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project at Uttarkashi which is located
on Yamuna river in Uttarakhand.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Installed power capacity (MW)
2,3
83
2,4
05
2,4
55
2,5
27
2,5
61
2,6
15
3,1
77
3,2
69
3,3
13
3,3
56
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
200
8-0
9
200
9-1
0
201
0-1
1
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8*
Activity Company name
Power generation Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
(UJVNL)
Power transmission Power Transmission Corporation of
Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL)
Power distribution Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited
(UPCL)
Structure of power utilities of Uttarakhand
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Note: 2017-18* - Till March 2018
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (2/2)
District
66/11 KV substations 33/11 KV
substations
11/0.4
substations 66 KV line
(in km)
33 KV
Line (in
km)
11 KV Line
(in km)
LT Line
(in km) Nos
T/F
(Nos) MVA Nos MVA Nos MVA
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 0.84 million wire-line
subscribers and 164.31 million wireless subscribers, as of February
2018.
Uttarakhand State Wide Area Network (USWAN) is operational in
the state. Some of the projects under Information Technology
Development Agency (ITDA) Uttarakhand are National e-
Governance Plan (NeGP) Capacity Building Project, Common
Service Centre (CSC) and State Data Centre (SDC).
In November 2015, telecom operator BSNL announced to 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 first 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 2017, 2As of March 2018, * Data for Uttar Pradesh including Uttarakhand
Wireless subscribers 164,307,875
Wireline subscribers 839,570
Internet subscribers(1)
52,130,000
Tele density (in %)* 70.06
Post offices2
2,722
Telecom Infrastructure* (As of February 2018)
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)
In Government of India and Government of Uttarakhand and the
World Bank signed US$ 120 million Loan Agreement to improve
access to Water Supply Services in the Hilly State of Uttarakhand.
The state witnessed installation of 40,374 hand pumps of which
31,915 pumps was installed by the Jal Nigam in the rural areas of
the state. After the flood in a few parts last year, the state has
proposed a revival & rebuilding plan to invest US$829.5 million in
the next 3-5 years. The investment would focus on developing
infrastructure, telecommunication, skill development & construction.
In 2015, the Government of Uttarakhand announced that
Uttarakhand Housing & Urban Development Authority (UHUDA) &
SIDCUL would collaborate to form integrated industrial townships at
2 land parcels of 1000 acres & 1500 acres in Khurpiya & Parag
farms respectively.
In December 2017, the state government laid foundation stone for
32 projects costing US$ 139.79 million. Out of the 32 projects, 20
projects pertain to sewage treatment and infrastructure in different
parts of Uttarakhand and six projects involve construction of sewage
treatment plants. Also, two projects were inaugurated during the
same period.
Focussing on urban development, the Uttarakhand government
allocated an amount of US$ 119.43 million in the 2018-19 budget.
Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand, JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development
As of March 2017, Walmart, announced its plans to relocate 50 of its
stores in a cash & carry format in the state along with Uttar Pradesh.
The brand also has plans to enter in food retail segment.
In May 2017, Belgium showed keen interest in offering its technical
expertise in Clean Ganga Mission. In addition, the country has
shown its willingness in investing in food processing, herbal and
spices sectors. Moreover, Belgium has offered help in preparing a
blueprint for the state government’s proposed smart city.
According to State Budget 2018-19, the state government has
decided to establish 11 district level development authorities.
Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide Rs 1,700 crore (US$
263.77 million) to Uttarakhand, for the development of infrastructure
and construction of sewerage treatment facilities in urban areas.
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE … (2/2)
Source: Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)
Urban infrastructure projects under JNNURM
Project Name Location Amount (US$ million) DUs in progress DUs completed
28 DU's DPR for Shanti kusth Ashram (Main
Basti) Dehradun, Uttarakhand Dehradun 2.27 28 26
34 DU's BSUP DPR for Rotary Kussthrog
Ashram. Dehradun,
Uttarakhand
Dehradun 2.70 34 28
27 DU's DPR for Ram Mandir Kusth Ashram
(Malin Basti) Dehradun,
Uttarakhand
Dehradun 2.72 27 27
148 DU's BSUP Scheme at Kaath Bangla Slum
(Malin Basti), Deharadun,
Uttarakhand
Dehradun 10.34 148 -
240 DU's Slum Upgradation of Niranjanpur.
Barhmpuri. Phase-1 Dehradun State of
Uttarakhand
Dehradun 4.31 56 56
224 DU's BSUP DPR for Ram Nagar Slum
(Main Basti). Dehradun. State
of Uttarakhand
Dehradun 5.49 64 64
Construction of 96 DU's DPR for Pandewala,
Haridwar for the State of Uttarakhand, under
BSUP
Haridwar 6.01 96 96
200 DU's Detailed Project Report (DPR)
for Durgapur, Nainital, Uttarakhand Nainital 15.43 200 72
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS … (1/2)
Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Project name Sector Status Cost (US$ million)
Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfills at
Dehradun Water sanitation Under construction 3.81
Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfill at
Haridwar Water sanitation Under construction 3.08
Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfill at
Nainital Water sanitation Under construction 1.53
Kosi bridge at Ramnagar Transport Under construction 4.31
Solid waste management (Dehradun) Water sanitation Under construction 3.81
Solid waste management project (Uttarakhand) Water sanitation Under construction 2.77
Bus stand property (Gandhi Road) Transport Under construction 3.88
Cardiac care unit at Coronational Hospital in Dehradun Social and commercial
infrastructure Operational 2.32
Balighat small hydro power project Energy Under construction 6.41
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS … (2/2)
Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Project name Sector Status Cost (US$ million)
Nephrology and dialysis unit at coronation hospital in Dehradun Social and commercial
infrastructure Operational 0.83
Nephrology dialysis unit at base hospital in Haldwani Social and commercial
infrastructure Operational 0.83
Road upgradation (Haridwar-Dehradun) project Transport Under construction 74.19
Road upgradation (Rampur-Kathgodam NH-87) project Transport Terminated 131.06
Burthing small hydro power project Energy Under construction 5.43
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION
As per State Budget 2016-17, the Government of Uttarakhand is
planning to set up Almora Residential University in the state.
Additionally, Jagar University is also expected to be established in
the state during 2016-17.
The state has 15,179 government schools with student enrolment
reaching 754,816 and 4,469 private schools with 923,857
enrolments. Moreover, the government is planning to add more seats
to these colleges for which an investment of US$ 27.77 million has
been proposed under state budget 2015-16.
In order to boost medical education in the state, the 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 allocated US$ 1,041.24 million under State Budget
2018-19.
To insure regular presence of teachers in schools, biometric
machines have been installed in 190 state model schools under the
first phase and installation is under progress for 1500 schools.
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.
Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand, Census 2011
In May 2017, under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the state
government is planning to start a campaign for cleanliness in the
state-owned schools in 13 districts, to ensure that children learn the
need and importance of cleanliness.
Almora medical college is expected to be started by academic year
2017-18.
Allocation and release of funds under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(US$ million)
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH
Uttarakhand has a good network of hospitals & health centres. As of
April 2018, the state had 1,918 Sub centres, 297 Primary health
centers, 70 Community health centres, 27 Sub district hospitals and
21 District hospitals.
Under State Budget 2018-19, an allocation of Rs 2,286.57 crore
(US$ 353.19 million) has been made for health and family welfare,
AYUSH and medical education.
As per State Budget 2016-17, the state government announced its
plans to reserve 1 special ward across all base hospitals & medical
colleges of the state, for the people working in these hospitals.
In January 2017, the 4-day international conference on
Transforaminal Stitchless Surgery under Local Anaethesia
(TSSULA) 2016 was conducted in Dehradun.
To function at an optimum level & improve the quality of healthcare
services in all the 13 districts of the state, in March 2017, the World
Bank signed US$100 million credit agreement with the government.
The state government has started a process of setting up 15 ICUs in
the 13 District Centre's present in the state and is planning to
appoint 1,600 more doctors in hospitals and healthcare centres by
March 2018.
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand, Sample Registration System 1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live births
Birth rate1
16.6
Death rate1
6.7
Infant mortality rate2
38
Health indicators (2017)
Hospitals Total facility Active facility
Sub centres 1,918 1,881
Primary health centres 297 282
Community health
centres 70 66
Sub district hospitals 27 27
District hospitals 21 20
Total 2,333 2,276
Hospitals in Uttarakhand (as of April 2018*)
Note: *As of April 2018
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CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
There are numerous avenues for recreation in the state, particularly in key cities such as Dehradun, Nainital & Mussoorie. There is a botanical
museum in the Forest Research Institute at Dehradun. The Indian Military Academy has a museum, library, war memorial, arms & ammunition,
shooting demonstration room, & an 18-hole golf course. There is another popular golf course in Ranikhet. There are several heritage hotels such
as the Chevron Rosemount, Chevron Fairhavens & the Ramgarh Bungalows. There are numerous unique entertainment and adventure avenues
including wildlife resorts such as Solluna resort in Nainital, Quality Inn Corbett Jungle Resort & Tiger Camp: Camp Forktail Creek in Jim Corbett
Park.
Under State Budget 2018-19, an amount of Rs 49 crore (US$ 7.57 million) has been allocated to art and culture department.
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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Floriculture Chaffi is a Joint Venture between the Dutch government
& Uttarakhand government to manufacture & process the planting
material of flowers such as chrysanthemum, tulips, zantedeschia,
lilium & gladioli. The alliance aims to reduce the reliance on imports
of flower bulbs & meet the demand of cut-flower growers & exporters
in India. The production facility in Bhimtal, equipped with Dutch
machinery & technology, has an annual production capacity of 20
million flower bulbs. Moreover, the company can produce 2 million
plants annually in the tissue culture laboratory.
In July 2016, Government of Uttarakhand announced plans to
establish industrial park for women, across 200 acres of land.
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 migration from hills as well as for
addressing and minimising the problem of unemployment, in the
state.
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.
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited, News article
Industrial Estates Area (Acre) Location
IT Park Dehradun - Dehradun
Pharma City, Selaqui
Industrial Area 50 Dehradun
Integrated Industrial
Estate 2,034 Haridwar
Integrated Industrial
Estate 3,339 Pantnagar
Integrated Industrial
Estate (Escort Farm) 311 Kashipur
SIIDCUL Phase II,
Integrated Industrial
Estate
1760 Sitarganj
Sigaddi Growth Centre 100 Kotdwar
IIE Bhimtal - Nainital
ESIPL Sitarganj - Sitarganj
Industrial Estates in the State
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SMART CITIES
City Population Area (sq. km) Literacy rate
Dehradun 1,696,694 3,088 84.25%
Smart City in Uttarakhand
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 June 2017, Dehradun
was selected in the fourth list of smart cities.
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, architecture & designing for development of big
township projects.
Dehradun
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ESTATES … (1/9)
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
IIE IT Park Dehradun
Estate name Description
Integrated
Industrial
Estate –
Pantnagar
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
Guest house
Travel & forex service
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.
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ESTATES … (2/9)
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
IIE Pharma City, Selaqui
Parameter Description
Name of industrial estate Pharma City, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun
Location Located at a distance of 25 km from Dehradun. 225 Km from National Capital Delhi.
Total area 50 acres
Area available for allotment
(industrial) 30 acres
Area allotted 30 acres
Connectivity
Nearest rail yard: 25 kms
Nearest national highway: Located on Dehradun-Chakrata National Highway
Nearest domestic airport: Jolly Grant 120 Kms
Nearest international airport: Delhi 275 Kms
Water supply
Tube Wells: 1
Underground storage tank: 1
Overhead tank: 1
Length of distribution line: 1.2 km
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ESTATES … (3/9)
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
IIE, Haridwar
Parameter Description
Name of industrial estate Integrated Industrial Estate, Haridwar
Location
Located just 3 km from Delhi-Haridwar National Highway.
225 km from National Capital Delhi
52 km from State Capital Dehradun.
Total area 2,034 acres
Connectivity
Nearest rail yard: 5 km
Nearest national highway: 3 km
Nearest domestic airport: Jolly Grant 35 km
Nearest international airport: Delhi 225 km
Water supply
Tube Wells: 4
Under Ground Storage Tank: 1 (capacity 6 MLD)
Overhead tank: 1 (capacity 0.5 ML)
Length of rising main: 1.05 km
Length of distribution line: 46 km
Power supply Electric sub stations, 220 KV (1)
33 KV (4), 11 KV (as required)
Parameter Description
Financial
incentives
100% central excise exemption for
10 years
100% income tax exemption for
first 5 years and 30% for next 5
years
CST @1% for 5 years
Capital investment subsidy @15%
with a max. Of US$ 0.049 million
Proposed
facilities
Hotel, bank, school, hospital,
petrol pump, golf course etc.
Proposed
industries
Cosmetics & allied
Plastic & allied
Apparel & allied
Agro food & allied
Pharma products
Electrical, electronics & allied
Institutional, commercial & allied
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ESTATES … (4/9)
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
IIE, Pantnagar
Parameter Description
Name of industrial estate Integrated Industrial Estate, Pantnagar
Location
Located at National Highway no. NH-87.
235 km from National Capital Delhi.
300 km from State Capital Dehradun.
Total area 3,339 acres
Connectivity
Nearest rail yard: 10 km
Nearest National Highway: Situated on National Highway
NH-87
Nearest domestic airport: Pantnagar
Nearest international airport: Delhi 235 Kms
Water supply Tubewells: 2; overhead tank: 1; underground storage
tank: 1
Power supply
Electric sub stations
220 KV (1)
33 KV (4)
11 KV (as required)
Parameter Description
Financial
incentives
100% central excise exemption for
10 years
100% income tax exemption for
first 5 years and 30 % for next 5
years
CST @1% for 5 years
Capital investment subsidy @15%
with a maximum of US$ 0.049
million
Proposed
industries
Cosmetics & allied
Plastic & allied
Apparel & allied
Agro food & allied
Pharma products
Electrical, electronics & allied
Furniture hub
Institutional, commercial & allied
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Parameter Description
Project location SIIDCUL phase II,
IIE Sitarganj
Total land area
(vacant) 1,760 acres
Saleable area 4,623,988.9 sq m
Total cost of
infrastructure
development
US$ 78.96 million
ESIPL Sitarganj
Parameter Description
Name of industrial
estate Sigaddi growth centre - Kotdwar, Distt. Pauri Garhwal
Location Located 120 km from Dehradun. 200 km from Delhi.
Total area 100 acres
Area available for
allotment (industrial) 60 acres
Connectivity
Nearest rail yard: Nazibabad 25 kms
Nearest national highway: Kotdwar-Nazibabad National Highway
Nearest domestic airport: Jolly Grant 120 km
Nearest international airport: Delhi 200 km
Water supply Tubewells: 1; overhead tank: 2; underground storage tank: 1
Power supply Electric sub stations 33/11 kv
Financial incentives
100% central excise exemption for 10 years
100% income tax exemption for first 5 years and 30% for the next 5
years, CST @1% for 5 years, capital investment subsidy @15% with a
maximum of US$ 0.049 million
Sigaddi Growth Centre, Kotdwar
Parameter Description
Project location IIE Kashipur
(Escort Farm)
Total land area
(vacant) 311 acres
Saleable area 804,057.96 sqm
IIE Kashipur
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE - INDUSTRIAL
ESTATES … (6/9)
Dev Bhoomi Industrial Estate, Bantakhedi, Roorkee Developed By: M/s Datt Infrastructure and Services Ltd (in joint sector with SIIDCUL)
12-D Race Course, Dehradun (Phone:0135-2626465, 98370-02637)
M/S Bheem Nagar Industrial Estate, Patti Bbhazzar,
Kashipur
Promoter: M/S Jindal Ploymer Co. Pvt. Ltd., Kripa Kunj, Ramnagar Road, Kashipur,
(Phone 03947-224536)
M/S Omega Industrial Estate, Dabhora, Ahatmali,
Kashipur
Promoter - Shri Vaseem Ahmed Khan, Managing Partner, 9th KM Stone, Bazpur
Road, Kashipur (Phone-03947-262211, 262407 Mobile 9837036763)
Raipur Co-operative Industrial Area, Raipur-Bhagwanpur,
Roorkee
Promoter: Adarsh Industrial and Housing Co-operative,, 41-C/2, Rajpur Road,
Dehradun
(Phone No.- 0135-2659990)
M/S Mool Chand Industrial Estate Pvt. Ltd E-13/29, Harsh Bhawan, IInd Floor, Cannaught Place, Middle Circle, New Delhi.
(Phone – 011-5151750-06)
M/S Gangapur Kashipur Industrial Area, Kashipur Facilitator: Kumaon Garhwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Industrial Estate,
Bazpur Road, Kashipur (Phone- 05947-275178, Mobile-9837050261)
M/S Rajpur-Bhagwanpur Industrial Area, Bhagwanpur,
Roorkee
Facilitator: Indian Industries Association, Mohabewala Industrial Area, Dehradun.
Contact Person: Shri Pankaj Gupta, Mobile-9412050047
M/S Sara Industrial Estates Ltd. Shankarpur-Hukmatpur,
Dehradun (Joint venture between IEL and SIIDCUL)
Promoter: Shri V.K. Dhawan, 7/1, Pritam Road, Dehradun.
(Phone-0135-2674815, 2672395, 2669133. Mobile-9837030087)
M/S Sheel Chandra Industrial Estate, Vill. Kotha, Lalpur,
Tehsil Kichha, U.S. Nagar Promoter: Shri Mohan Goyal, (Phone 05944-28058, 280741, 280290, 224508)
Private industrial estates at a glance
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
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ESTATES … (7/9)
M/S Kumar Industrial Co-operative Industrial Estate, Vill.
Matkota, Tehsil Kichha, U.S. Nagar
Promoter: Shri Shiv Kumar, Rampur Road, Rudrapur, U.S. Nagar.
(Phone 05944-244445, Mobile: 9837569613)
M/S Dabhora Industrial Estate, Dabhora Musthkam,
Tehsil, Kashipur, U.S. Nagar
Promoter: Kumaon Garhwal Infrastructural Industrial Corporation Ltd.
Gopi Kripa Kunj, Ramnagar Road, Kashipur ( Phone: 05947-275409).
M/S Kharmasi Industrial Estate, Kharmasi, Kashipur Promoter: M/S Shivangee Crafts Ltd. Ramnagar Road, Kashipur, (Phone: 09547-
278606, 270609)
M/S Lakeshri Industrial Area, Lakeshri Bhagwanpur,
Roorkee, Haridwar
Facilitator: Shri Pankaj Gupta, President IIA, Dehradun
(Mobile: 9412050047)
M/S AIS Industrial Estate, Vill. Khanpur Kasauli and
Lathardeva Hoondth, Roorkee, Haridwar Promoter: M/S Asahi India Glass Ltd. 12 Basant lok, New Delhi
M/S Nand Nagar Industrial Estate, Vill. Mahuakheragunj,
Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar
Promoter: Sh. Vikas Jindal, Ramnager Road, Kashipur,
Mobile 9837048283 & 9837039542 Fax: 059477-275983
e-mail: [email protected]
M/S K.I.E Infrastructures & Projects Pvt Ltd., Vill.
Mudiyaki, Pargana-Manglore, Roorkee, Haridwar
Promoter: Sh. R.M. Khandelwal
(Contact Person, Sh. Dinesh S. Panwar)
Tel. No. 01334-221824 Mob.: 9837027573 Fax. 01334-223687 Mob. 9837363638
e-mail: [email protected])
Private industrial estates at a glance
Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
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ESTATES … (8/9)
M/s Shive Ganga Industrial Estate, Village-Lakeshri, Post-
Bhagwanpur, Tehsil Roorkee, District Haridwar
Promoter: Sh. Shiv Gupta, Director, M/s Shiv Shaki Products Ltd., 295 Gujrawala
Town, Part III, Delhi-110009, (Phone 09891901476, 09837336050, 9810901476,
Fax: 011-23540241 e-mail: [email protected]
M/s Mahavir Industrial Estate, Padlipur, Lalkua (Haldwani)
District-Nainital.
Promoter: Sh. C. Agarawal & Brothers, M/s G.K. Wooden & Scale Industries,
Opp. G.G.I.C., Kaladhoongi Road, Haldwani (Nainital) (Phone no. 05946-220586,
Mobile-9412087199)
M/s Uttam Industrial Park, Village-Mudlyaki-Kulchandi,
Khundi, Dhahiyaki, Pargana-Manglore, Roorkee,
Haridwar.
Promoter: M/s Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd.,(Contact Person: Mr. T.K. Kandari), Libberheri,
Roorkee, Haridwar (Phone no. 01332-229193, 229445)
M/s Gold Plus Integrated Industrial Estate, Village-
Tharhola, Pargana-Manglore, Tehsil-Roorkee, Haridwar
Promoter: M/s Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd., G-192 Prashant Vihar, New Delhi,
Phone:011-4700050. 27564007, 27565277, 27565947, 27564027 Fax: 011-
26866378
Mobile: 950158003
M/s Balaji Industrial Estate, Vill. Mahuakhedaganj,
Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar
Promoter: Sh. Apporva Jindal, Narain Nagar, Bazpur Road, Kashipur.
(Phone: 05947-262491-2, 262381 Fax: 05947-262093-4 Mobile-9837039542,
9837046878)
M/s salempur Rajputtan Industrial Estate, Village-
Sunehra/Salempur Rajputan, Tehsil-Roorkee, Haridwar
Promoter: Sh. Rajesh Singhal, Secretary, M/s Roorkee Industrial Association Near
Jainith Industries, Salempur Rajputan, Roorkee, Haridwar (Mobile 9719403102)
M/s Jai Prakash Associates Ltd., Vill.- Nalhedi
Dehaveeran, Tehsil-Roorkee, Haridwar Promoter:Jai Prakash Associates Ltd., J.A. House-63,
Private industrial estates at a glance
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Under State Budget 2018-19, an allocation of Rs 307.88 crore (US$
47.56 million) has been allocated for industrial development.
In November 2014, the Uttarakhand government approved on the
new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Policy for the
state. Under the policy, capital subsidy would be 40% for backward
districts such as Pithoragarh, Uttarakashi, Chamoli, Champawat,
Rudraprayag and Bageshwar (Category A); and 30% for districts like
Tehri, Pauri and Almora (Category A). Power, interest and transport
subsidies will also be provided in a graded manner.
State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of
Uttarakhand Limited (SIIDCUL) is the organization responsible for
development of integrated 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 2,00,000
employment opportunities.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd 16.99
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd 10.43
ITC Ltd. 20.77
Britannia Industries Ltd 9.52
Dabur India Ltd 8.16
Cavinkare Pvt. Ltd. 4.16
Twenty First Century Printers Ltd. 4.31
Somany Foam Ltd. 4.27
Polar Industries Ltd. 3.56
Havell’s India Ltd. 2.83
List of investors in infrastructure and industrial development in
Uttarakhand (US$ million)
Source: State Budget 2015-16, News articles, State Infrastructure 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, textiles, leather & tourism sectors.
Uttarakhand has been successful in attracting long-term investments
because of its key industrial & sector-specific policies.
Developing appropriate infrastructure has also been a key strategy of
the state to attract investments in various industries.
Directorate of Industries is the state level office responsible 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 per cent in next few years.
In May 2017, the state government shortlisted 15 eerie places across
Uttarakhand with an aim to promote ghost tourism, to tap into the
ample prospects offered by attracting foreign tourists.
In September 2017, Germany announced plans of investing up to
125 million Euros in in sewerage treatment and management
projects in Uttarakhand.
Key Industries in Uttarakhand
Agro-based industry and food
processing
Information and Communications
Technology (ICT)
Floriculture
Horticulture
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Hydropower
Tourism
Engineering and allied industries
Fast moving consumer goods
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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 initiatives have been taken to promote
the ICT industry in Uttarakhand.
With the establishment of the Software Technology Parks of India
(STPI) earth station at Dehradun, Uttarakhand now offers high-speed
connectivity. There are more such earth stations planned at other
locations. Facilities by BSNL & Reliance are also available in the
state.
In 2002, incorporation of Information Technology & Industrial
Development & State Industrial Development Corporation of
Uttaranchal Ltd. (SIDCUL), as the nodal organisation to endorse the
growth the IT sector of the state.
The exports of IT products from the state grew at a CAGR of 7.4 per
cent between 2009-10 and 2014-15 to reach US$ 350 million in
2014-15.
The state government has been focussing on adoption of technology
for development of the state. In November 2015, the state
government introduced a mobile application to keep watch over the
criminal acts in the state, thereby making the police force better
equipped. The application has been developed by WTIT, Dehradun
based IT company.
Some of the key players
Hiltron
HCL Infosystems
Wipro Infotech
Modi Infotech Service
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KEY INDUSTRIES – ICT INDUSTRY … (2/2)
Hiltron
HCL Infosystems
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.
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.
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. 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.
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)
Source: Uttarakhand State Portal, News Article
Many Agri-Export Zones (AEZs) have already been declared under the
AEZ scheme of Government of India for products such as litchi,
floriculture & horticulture, herbs, medicinal plants and basmati rice. A
biotech park near Pant Nagar is coming up in the state.
Uttarakhand has been included in the difficult area category by the
Ministry of Food Processing Industry (MoFPI) and hence units being set
up in Uttarakhand are also eligible for higher incentives under the
scheme of MoFPI.
Fruits such as apples, oranges, pear, grapes peach, plum apricot, litchi,
mangoes and guava are widely grown in the state and therefore have
immense potential for development of horticultural crops and processing
units.
The state government provides assistance in establishing small and
medium agro parks and food parks, which in turn are expected to
provide common infrastructure facilities for storage, processing, grading
and marketing.
As per state budget 2016-17, 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.
The second mega food park has inaugurated by Union Minister of Food
Processing Industries at Mahuakhera Ganj village, Kashipur in Udham
Singh Nagar district. M/s Himalayan Mega Food Park Private Ltd has
been set up at Rs 99.96 crore (US$ 15.51 million) and will benefit 25000
farmers and neighbouring districts.
The state already has one food mega park based in Haridwar. These
two mega food parks are anticipated to contribute US$ 995.35 million to
the GSDP of the state and expected to generate about 30,000 direct and
290,000 indirect employment opportunities in the state by 2018.
The production of oilseeds and pulses during the year 2016-17 was
estimated to be around 26,000 tonnes and 54,000 tonnes,
respectively.
The government is planning to develop Uttarakhand as a
manufacturing hub for organically processed food units. Thus, it is
inviting food processing companies to come and manufacture
organic processed food units in the state.
Total established units 28
Horticulture based units established under MM-IV
of HMNEH 42
Status of food processing units in Uttarakhand
Name of the food park Area (acres) Plots (nos.)
Patanjali Mega Food Park
Pvt. Ltd. 71.63 25
Himalayan Mega Food
Park 50.14 23
Food parks in Uttarakhand
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KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRO AND FOOD PROCESSING …
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Britannia Industries Ltd
Nestle India Ltd
PepsiCo India PepsiCo established its business operations in India in 1989 and is one of the largest and fastest growing food
and beverage businesses in India.
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.
Britannia is one of India’s leading food product companies, with an estimated 33.0% biscuit 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 employs almost 1,987
people nationwide.
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.
In 2006, Nestle India commissioned its seventh factory at Pantnagar in Uttarakhand.
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 attractiveness of the state as an investment destination.
Pantnagar is a primary location for FMCG companies in the state.
Milk production in the state increased from 1,565.35 thousand metric
tonnes in 2014-15 to 1,692.42 thousand tonnes in 2016-17. Egg
production in the state reached 411.91 million in 2016-17. Meat
production in the state rose from 26.03 thousand tonnes in 2014-15
to 28.40 thousand tonnes in 2016-17.
Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Segment 2016-17
Eggs (million) 411.91
Meat (‘000 tonnes) 28.40
Milk (‘000 tonnes) 1,692.42
Food sector in Uttarakhand
Some of the key players
ITC Ltd: One of India’s largest private sector companies has one of its
factories in the personal care products division located in Ranipur, Haridwar.
Dabur India Ltd: Leadership position in ayurvedic healthcare products like
‘Chyawanprash‘, it has a factory located in Pant Nagar.
CavinKare Private Ltd: Built with an investment of US$ 11.7 million in 2006,
the capacity of the company’s plant at Haridwar is 5,000 metric tonnes. The
plant has an ISO 9001:2008 certification.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd: India’s largest FMCG company has its face/body
wash preparations, cosmetics & toiletries being manufactured in Sidcul,
Haridwar.
Cold storage units set up in Uttarakhand
1
1
8
1
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
Source: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy
Source: Uttarakhand State Portal, News Article, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FMCG INDUSTRY … (2/2)
ITC Ltd
Dabur India Ltd
CavinKare Pvt Ltd CavinKare is a leading FMCG company in India. The company has an employee strength of around
3,000, an all-India network of 5,351 stockists catering to about 2.5 million outlets.
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.
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.
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 is one of the leading consumer goods manufacturing companies in India. 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.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is the largest FMCG company in India.
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 their
manufacturing bases in Uttarakhand as a result of the state’s
emphasis on industrial and infrastructure development by providing
incentives as well as easy availability of manpower.
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 the
engineering sector in the state. Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Hero
Honda, and Mahindra and Mahindra are some of the well-known
automotive companies that have set up units in the state.
In September 2015, TVS Tyres invested US$ 24.88 million to
increase the production capacity of its tyre plants based 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.
In October 2015, State Infrastructure and Industrial Development
Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd (SIDCUL) announced that the state is
set to finalise the deal with Airbus for establishing a manufacturing
facility at Sitarganj Industrial Estate in Kumaon region. The aircraft
manufacturer is planning to invest US$ 165.89 million for 100 acres
of land.
Some key players
Tata Motors Ltd
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
Surya
Polar Industries Ltd
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KEY INDUSTRIES – ENGINEERING AND ALLIED
INDUSTRIES … (2/2)
Tata Motors Ltd
Bharat Heavy
Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
Surya Roshni Ltd Surya is among India's leading manufacturers of lighting products. The company is a leader in the
exports of fluorescent tubes and has achieved high brand visibility in over 40 countries.
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.
Tata Motors is one of the leading firms in the country in the automobile and engineering sectors.
Consolidated net revenue of the company stood at US$ 11.5 billion in Q3 2017-18.
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. It has installed
equipment for over 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.
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)
Source: State Horticulture Mission, * As per 1st advance estimates
Uttarakhand has several agro-geo-climatic zones, making it
particularly conducive to commercial 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.
Floriculture parks with common infrastructure facilities for sorting,
pre-cooling, cold chain, processing, grading, packing and marketing
facilities have been planned to provide adequate incentives and
facilities to the industry. Production of loose flowers in the state
increased to 1,750 tonnes in 2016-17. The Production of loose
flowers for 2017-18* is 2.07 MT. Onion production in the state stood
at 41.59 thousand MT during 2016-17.
In January 2018, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has
started a project on Beekeeping in Uttarakhand with an aim for an
employment generation and to promote a sustainable ecosystem in
and around the wilderness of Jim Corbett National Park.
Key player
Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB)
Policy / administrative measures in horticulture sector
Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry was established in 2011.
This University is continuously taking new initiatives in the fields of
extension, research and certificate level courses for the benefit of staff as
well as lay farmers.
Single window system has been shaped in order to smoothen clearance of
projects under schemes of Horticulture Mission for North East and
Himalayan States, National Mission on Food Processing, National
Horticulture Board and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority.
A weather based crop insurance cover has been facilitated to the farmers
producing apple, litchi, mango, tomato, potato and ginger.
Total horticulture crop production (in ‘000 MT)
1,9
08
.10
1,7
48
.70
1,9
07
.10
1,9
56
.24
1,6
66
.98
1,6
77
.68
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8
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HORTICULTURE … (2/2)
Total horticulture crop production area (in 000’ha.)
29
8.5
0
26
9
30
3.0
0
31
5.7
9
28
1.4
5
30
5.4
3
240.00
250.00
260.00
270.00
280.00
290.00
300.00
310.00
320.00
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8
Fruits 669.48
Vegetables 954.74
Spices 36.77
Flowers (cut) 12.10
Honey 2.53
Horticulture production (‘000 MT) 2017-18 (1st Adv. Est.)
Uttarakhand Organic
Commodity Board
(UOCB)
The Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB) is a government body founded in 2003.
It is supported by the state government and is located in the Dehradun.
UOCB advises and assists the state government in the overall strengthening and 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.
Source: National Horticulture Board
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY…
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Source: Forest Department, Uttarakhand, State Budget 2015-16
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. Gross
State Value Added (GSVA) by forestry & logging in the state reached US$ 534.78 million in 2017-18. 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 2015, the recorded forest area of the state was 38,000 square km, which constitutes around 71 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
2016-17, US$ 7.37 million was allocated for the implementation of the scheme in Uttarakhand, of which US$ 4.66 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
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Equivalent green weight by soundness of culms in
Uttarakhand forests (2014-15) (in ‘000 MT)
69
0
50
6
1,1
96
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
Gre
en
Culm
s
Dry
Culm
s
To
tal
Approved area under National Afforestation Programme (NAP)
Scheme for bamboo production (in ha.)
38
0
25
0
19
9
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
Bamboo production area (hectare) under National Bamboo Mission 6,028
Bamboo bearing area (Ha.) 45,100
Bamboo reserved forest area 34,65,100
Bamboo production statistics 2014-15
Source: Ministry Of Agriculture Source: Ministry Of Agriculture
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Funds sanctioned and utilised under Intensification of Forest
Management Scheme
75
5.5
5
67
4.9
8
72
9.4
7
68
8.8
1
52
2.6
2
47
6.9
6
47
0.1
0
60
8.9
7
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
Funds Sanctioned Funds Released
Forest cover map
Source: Uttarakhand Forest, Government of Uttarakhand Source: Ministry Of Environment and Forests
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KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM … (1/2)
Source: Ministry of Tourism
Uttarakhand is a well-renowned religious and wildlife tourism
destination. In 2017, 34.72 million tourists visited the state.
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 planned to be developed as
adventure tourism destinations.
To promote adventure tourism, river rafting has been made tax free
in the state.
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.
As of December 2017, the state government is forming a dedicated
tribal tourism policy.
The Government of Uttarakhand is also focusing on Gramin
Paryatan Uthan Yojana to help villagers in generating products and
services to promote tourism in the state.
In April 2017, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board became the
first e-office in the tourism department of the state where all the office
work would be conducted through the software devised by National
Informatics Centre.
In January 2018, to boost tourism, Centre has launched the regional
connectivity scheme as ‘Udan’ which will help the low income group
people to fly easily affordable air fares.
Tourist arrivals in Uttarakhand (in million)
22
.26
23
.18
23
.27
31
.11
26
.81
28
.47
21
.13
22
.63
29
.05
31
.78
34
.72
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
40.00
200
7
200
8
200
9
201
0
201
1
201
2
201
3
201
4
201
5
201
6
201
7
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National parks/wildlife sanctuaries
in Uttarakhand
Religious tourism in
Uttarakhand
Askot Sanctuary Yamunotri
Kedarnath Sanctuary Gangotri
Valley of Flowers (national park) Kedarnath
Nanda Devi National Park Badrinath
Rajaji National Park Haridwar-Har ki Pauri
Corbett National Park Hemkund Sahib
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
Tourism infrastructure-2014-15
Source: Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
Corbett
Chakrata
Mussoorie
Bhimtal
Nainital
Lansdowne
Valley of flowers
Kausani
Dhanaulti
Ranikhet
Almora
Chamba
Binsar
Pauri
Auli
Mukteshwar
Chopta
Main tourist centres in Uttarakhand
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 and
animals, Uttarakhand has a natural advantage in the sector.
The state accords an industry status to the units coming under this
sector (policy provisions applicable to the IT sector are applicable to
this sector) and aims to establish an internationally competitive
business infrastructure and environment for developing this industry.
During 2015-16, for the popularization of Fish Poultry Vegetable
integrated farming, a project has been implemented at the Krishi
Vigyan Kendras of Champawat and Lohaghat districts of the state.
In addition, a project for the development of flood affected areas,
through biotechnological interventions, of the state has also been
implemented in Himalayan Environmental Studies & Conservation
Organisation of Dehradun.
As per budget 2016-17, the state government has decided to select
20 villages of the state for plantation of medicinal herbs.
Zaneka Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Planet Herbs Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.,
Olefia biopharma Limited are the major biotech companies functional
in the state.
New initiatives
Creation of biosafety measures in the state
In order to promote tissue culture oriented crops of kiwis, cashew nuts,
bananas and flowers, a joint venture between Uttarakhad Horticulture
Department and Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology (UCB) has been
established.
UCB established a high tech web portal with international visibility to attract
biotech/biopharma industries in Uttarakhand.
UCB established an environmental biotechnology laboratory for the
continuous monitoring of the climate in the line of biotechnology. The
laboratory is based on ARIES, DST and ISRO.
In order to develop smart kits for rapid detection of disease in plants,
humans and animals, a molecular diagnostic and biosensor research
laboratory has been established.
Establishment of environmental biotechnology 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.
Approvals for establishment of ventures is given in 15 days and the deadline for approvals has been set at 30 days. All approvals are provided
online.
State government has proposed an investment plan of Rs 554.00 crore (US$ 85.96 million) through single window system, which will result in
employment generation opportunities for around 500 people.
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KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (1/2)
Agency Description Contact information
State
Infrastructure
and Industrial
Development
Corporation
of
Uttarakhand
Limited
(SIDCUL)
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).
SIDCUL functions as the nodal agency of the state to administer all existing Government of
India (GoI) and Government of Uttarakhand schemes for industrialisation and industrial
promotion. The corporation provides the industrial units with the requisite information and
guides them on the approvals needed for potential investors. It is a multipurpose company for
industrial promotion investment and infrastructure development.
The corporation’s key aim is to promote industrial development in the state; provide financial
assistance by way of debt, equity, or venture capital; develop 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.
29, IIE (IT Park) Sahastradhara Road
Dehradun-248001 Phone: 91-135-2708100,
2607292, 2608092 Fax: 91-135-2708 109
Website: www.sidcul.com
Uttarakhand
Handloom &
Handicraft
Development
Council
(UHHDC)
Uttarakhand Handloom & Handicraft Development Council is a registered council constituted by
the state government. The council acts as a facilitator to motivate, guide and organise artisans
and provide common platforms for direct interactions between creators and connoisseurs,
producers and buyers.
Directorate of Industries Industrial Area
Patel Nagar Dehradun-248001
Uttarakhand Phone: 91-135-2728 227,
2728272 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
(IAU)
IAU is an apex body of small and medium scale industries of Uttarakhand. IAU is
committed to the development of the state and its small entrepreneurs. It follows a
two-tier system at the city-level and operates through the respective chapters. The
thrust and focus of IAU is taking initiatives to help the existing industry and attract
new industries in Uttarakhand.
Industries Association of Uttarakhand
Mohabelwala Industrial Area Dehradun - 248110
Phone: 91-135-2640 530 Fax: 91-135-2643 382
E-mail: [email protected],iauuttarak
[email protected] Website: www.iauonline.in
Information Technology
Development Agency
(ITDA)
The ITDA is an independent and autonomous body to guide and monitor various
projects and provide expert inputs, monitor, evaluate and execute the state's IT
initiatives and projects under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP).
SIDCUL Building, 1st floor IT Park, Shasthradhara
Road Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Phone: 91-135-2708 122 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
Allotment of land/shed State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of 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:
Semi-skilled:
Skilled:
Highly skilled:
US$ 3.45-18.2
US$ 3.78-18.38
US$ 4.19-18.7
US$ 17.5-19
Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited, Industry sources, Aranca Research
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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)
MSME Policy-2015
To attract investment in the micro, small and medium enterprise sector
The policy aims at stopping rural-to-urban migration and boost entrepreneurs
To develop remote and flood hit areas of Uttarakhand for overall development
To provide assistance to dairy and textile processing units in the state of Uttarakhand .
To promote the textile industry of Uttarakhand through provision of subsidies and rebates on power bills
Mega Industrial and
Investment Policy 2015
Objectives
Read more
Read more
To utilize the natural renewable resources of the state for electricity
To supply energy to agriculture, industry, commercial and household sectors.
Policy for Harnessing
Renewable Energy
Sources in Uttarakhand Read more
Tourism Policy 2017
To promote tourism and develop it as a major source of employment and revenue generation
To setup new amusements parks and install new ropeways that would be exempt from payment of entertainment
tax Read more
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 Solar Energy Policy-2013
Read more
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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)
Objectives
To set up industrial hubs in the state and attract investments for industrialisation in the hilly areas
In 2012, the state government amended the policy and the effective period was extended from 2018 to 2025 Industrial Hill Policy 2011
Read more
To provide investor friendly environment for rapid growth and industrial development in the state
To generate employment opportunities and widen the resource base of the state Industrial Policy 2003
Read more
Information Technology
Policy 2006
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
Start-up Policy 2017-
2024
To encourage investments and incubation in start-up sector of the state.
To establish Uttarakhand as the entrepreneurship capital of India
To attract investments worth Rs 500 crore from angel investors and other start-up investors Read more
Upcoming Policies
Skill Development Policy (Expected in February 2018)
Organic Agricultural Act
New Mining Policy
New Film Policy
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EXCHANGE RATES
Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)
Year INR INR Equivalent of one US$
2004–05 44.95
2005–06 44.28
2006–07 45.29
2007–08 40.24
2008–09 45.91
2009–10 47.42
2010–11 45.58
2011–12 47.95
2012–13 54.45
2013–14 60.50
2014-15 61.15
2015-16 65.46
2016-17 67.09
2017-18 64.45
Year INR Equivalent of one US$
2005 44.11
2006 45.33
2007 41.29
2008 43.42
2009 48.35
2010 45.74
2011 46.67
2012 53.49
2013 58.63
2014 61.03
2015 64.15
2016 67.21
2017 65.12
Source: Reserve bank of India, Average for the year
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