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UTTARAKHAND : A STATE ACROSS HIMALAYAS IN INDIA

A“WORLD MEDIA NETWOK” PRESENTS FDI IN INDIA & SCOPE

UTTARAKHAND

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT(FDI) IN UTTARAKHAND

Introduction

Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state’s forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife. Generally known as Devbhumi(God’s Land).Formation on 9th November 2000. Population 1.01 Cr. Having 13 Districts in total.

UTTARAKHAND Map

Districts List - Districts of Uttarakhand

  • Almora
  • Bageshwar
  • Chamoli
  • Champawat
  • Dehradun
  • Haridwar
  • Nainital
  • Pauri Garhwal
  • Pithoragarh
  • Rudraprayag
  • Tehri Garhwal
  • Udham Singh Nagar
  • Uttarkashi

Uttarakhand Industries

Key Industries

  • Agro-based and food processing.
  • Information and communications technology (ICT)
  • Floriculture, horticulture,
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology,
  • Hydropower, tourism,
  • Engineering and allied industries and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)

With the establishment of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) earth station at Dehradun, Uttarakhand now offers high-speed connectivity.

  • Uttarakhand Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was launched in 2018, which aims to increase the employability of workers, competitiveness of enterprise, and inclusiveness of growth.
  • 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.
  • Under National Agriculture Market (eNAM), 16 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) and 4,631 traders were registered, as on May 31, 2020.
  • Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2018 was a revised policy, aimed at developing the state’s image as a safe, secure, and friendly destination for tourists. To promote tourism and develop it as a major source of employment and revenue generation in the state. In December 2019, Hello Uttarakhand, a public utility mobile app, which provides multilingual translation facility to tourists to communicate with locals, was launched.

Uttarakhand-FDI Investment Present Scene

“WMN”BROAD VIEW & Business Support.

“World Media Network” is helping upcoming and existing businesses to grow as the government is supporting the business in  increasing their work towards the domestic as well as international Tie-Ups. Service-oriented industries need to be promoted with direct and indirect participation for Franchising modules in the INDIA and “WMN” would help them to connect with the brands as well the investors and venture capitalists to increase the growth of the company in future.

The presence of several hill stations, wildlife parks, pilgrimage places and trekking routes make Uttarakhand an attractive tourist destination. In 2017, domestic tourist arrivals in the state was 34.36 million, while foreign tourist arrivals crossed over 0.13 million.
Uttarakhand is one of the fastest growing states in India, thanks to the massive growth in capital investment arising from conducive industrial policy and generous tax benefits. Between 2015-16 and 2020-21, Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) will expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.62 per cent to reach Rs 2.93 trillion (US$ 41.99 billion).
The state offers a wide range of benefits in terms of interest incentives, financial assistance, subsidies, and concessions. Uttarakhand has a robust social and industrial infrastructure, virtual connectivity with over 39,000 km of road network, two domestic airports, 345.23 km of rail routes.
As of March 2020, the state had a total installed power generation capacity of 3,549.68 megawatt (MW). In FY20, energy requirement in the state reached 122,562 million units.
According to Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow stood at around US$ 714 million during April 2000 to March 2020. In 2019, 46 Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandums (IEMs) worth Rs 2,142 crore (US$ 306.48 million) have been filed in Uttarakhand.
Total export from the state stood at US$ 2.35 billion during 2018-19 and reached US$ 1.922 billon during April-December 2019.

Uttarakhand & FDI Major Announcements

  • ICG to OPEN its 5th Recruitment Centre in Uttarakhand.
  • MoU Signed for Rudraksh Plantation in Ganga basin.
  • Uttarakhand announces inetrest free loans Rs.1 Lacs in 2019-20 Budget.
  • Uttarakhand adjudged ‘best state’ at IITF Delhi.
According to Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow stood at around US$ 714 million during April 2000 and March 2020. In 2019, 46 Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandums (IEMs) worth Rs 2,142 crore (US$ 306.48 million) were filed in Uttarakhand.

**Targeted Industries Key sectors**- “WMN”KEY ROLE.

“World Media Network” is playing an important role in all the categories and sectors, “WMN” is a Press Release distribution company covering over 180 countries covering twenty- five languages across the world . it has ventured into Digital News, Television, Print, Radio, Billboards, Airports, Multiplexes, Talk shows . Press releases  are based on industry standards with  timely coverages and promoting the  business development of FDI and the scope of growth in the country.

Some of the major initiatives taken by the Government to promote Uttarakhand as an investment destination are:

  • Since Investors Summit of October 2018, the state has received Rs 17,246 crore investment and has generated around 45,000 jobs in various sectors.
  • In July 2019, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) entered an agreement to set up a rail-based logistics terminal at Haridwar.
  • In 2019, the merger of Uttarakhand Special Area Development Authority (SADA) with Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) was approved.
  • Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), 32 habitations were provided connectivity with completion of construction work on 598 km long roads. Rs 900 crore (US$ 128.77 million) was allocated for 2019-20.
  • Uttarakhand Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was launched in 2018 with an aim increase employability of workers, competitiveness of enterprise, and inclusiveness of growth.

Industrial Map

Industrial Development & Economic Growth In Uttarakhand

Latest update: June, 2020

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Uttarakhand Govt Departments & websites

Departments List

Sr. No. Department Name URL
1
ContentAccountant General Office
2
Agriculture Department
3
chief development office
4
Co-operative Department
5
Department of Accounts & Entitlement
6
Department of Animal Husbandry
7
Department of audit
8
Department of Budget
9
Department of Entertainment tax
10
Department Of Fisheries
11
Department of Food & Civil Supplies
12
Department of Higher Education
13
Department of Labour
14
Department of Medical Education
15
Department Of Prison
16
Department of Sanskrit Education
17
Department of Sericulture
18
Department of Social Welfare
19
Department of Sports
20
Department of Stamps and Registration
21
Department of Woman Empowerment & Child Development
22
DISASTER MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT CENTER
23
Excise Department
24
Firms, Societies and Chits
25
Geology and Mining
26
Health Department
27
Information Technology Development Agency
28
minorirrigation Uk
29
Minority Welfare, Uttarakhand
30
National Health Mission
31
Public Works Department
32
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Almora
33
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Bageshwar
34
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chamoli
35
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Champawat
36
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dehradun
37
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Haridwar
38
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nainital
39
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pauri
40
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pithoragrh
41
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rudraprayag

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