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UTTARAKHAND THE SPIRITUAL SOVEREIGN OF INDIA

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Executive Summary………………..….. 3

Advantage State…………………..…… 4

Uttarakhand Vision ……………….….... 5

Uttarakhand – An Introduction……..…. 6

Annual State Budget 2015–16……… 16

Infrastructure Status………………….. 17

Business Opportunities………………. 41

Doing Business in Uttarakhand……... 58

State Acts & Policies…………………. 63

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Source: Uttarakhand at a glance, 2014-15, TechSci Research Estimates, Central Electricity Authority, Forest Department, Uttarakhand,

Ministry of Tourism


Evolving

industrialisation

facilitating growth

• 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 15.32 per cent during 2004-05 to 2014-15.

Thriving tourism

• The state is situated in the foothills of Himalayas. The presence of several hill stations,

wildlife parks, pilgrimage places and trekking routes make Uttarakhand an attractive tourist

destination. Flow of tourist arrivals in the state increased from 20.03 million in 2013-14 to

22.09 million in 2014-15.

Hydropower generation

potential

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

potential of over 25,000 MW. About 76.85 per cent of the capacity owned by state utilities

is based on hydropower.

Forest sector on growth

path

• Forest area covers about 68.4 per cent of the state. The state’s forest revenues increased

at a CAGR of 9.5 per cent between 2004-05 and 2013-14 and reached US$ 64.67 million

in 2014-15.

Floriculture and

horticulture

• 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.



Growing demandFavourable 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.

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, 345.23 km of rail routes and an installed power capacity of 3,177.27 MW1.

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.

2014-151

Hydropower

generation

capacity of

about

2,441.82

MW

Potential

The state’s

hydropower

potential is

25,000 MW

Advantage

Uttarakhand

ADVANTAGE: UTTARAKHAND

Source: Central Electricity Authority1Up to November 2015


UTTARAKHAND VISION 2022

Vision

2022

Agriculture

Education & skill

development

Infrastructure

Transport

IndustriesHealth

Tourism

• 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 per

cent electrification in the state

and supply power to other states.

• Connect major cities through

multi-lane highways and proper

roads for villages.

• Quality primary education to be

provided to all children.

• Job oriented vocational training

facilities and establishment of

higher education institutions.

• Strengthen road network in

urban areas and upgrade

national highways.

• Develop two major all-weather

airports with connectivity to

metro cities.

• Become a world leader in

green energy by leveraging

hydropower potential.

• Promote micro and small

enterprises.

• Affordable healthcare with

focus on disease prevention.

• Provide state funded maternal

and child healthcare,

especially in rural areas.

• Promote the state as a

global tourist destination by

showcasing its spiritual,

cultural and adventure

tourism.

• Target 0.5 million international

tourists by 2022.

Environment• Promote the state as a green

economy by focusing on

sectors such as IT, agriculture,

tourism, hydropower and

education.

• 100 per cent solid waste

management, waste water

treatment and recycling.


Source: Confederation of Indian Industry


UTTARAKHAND FACTFILE

Uttarakhand is located at the foothills of the Himalayan

mountain ranges. The state shares borders with China

(Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east and inter-state

boundaries with Himachal Pradesh in the west and

northwest and Uttar Pradesh in the south.

Hindi, Garhwali and 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 and 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: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15, Directorate of Economics and Statistics

Parameters Uttarakhand

Capital Dehradun

Geographical area (sq km) 53,483

Administrative districts (No) 13

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 (%) 78.8


Source: Maps of India


1Including Uttar Pradesh West



UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (1/2)

Parameter Uttarakhand All states Source

Economy 2014-15 2014-15

GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 1.12 100.0TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”

provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics

of Uttarakhand

GSDP growth rate (%) 13.29 7.3

TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”


of Uttarakhand

Per capita GSDP (US$) 2,233 1,389.61TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”


of Uttarakhand

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 3,177.27 282,023.39 Central Electricity Authority, as of November 2015

Wireless subscribers (No)1 53,831,133 1,003,487,792Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

October 2015

Internet subscribers (No) 1 15,040,000 319,420,000Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of June

2015

National highway length (km) 2.409.92 96,214 NHAI, Roads and Building Department

Airports (no) 2 125 Airports Authority of India


PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System1Including Uttar Pradesh West


UTTARAKHAND IN FIGURES … (2/2)


Parameter Uttarakhand All states Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 78.8 73.0 Census 2011

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

Investment

Cumulative FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.5431 265.14Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

April 2000 to September 2015

Industrial Infrastructure

PPP projects completed & operational (no) 2 1,382 DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Operational SEZs (no) 0 199Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department

of Commerce


At current prices, the gross state domestic product (GSDP)

of Uttarakhand was about US$ 23.01 billion in 2014-15.

Between 2004-05 and 2014-15, the GSDP of the state grew

at a CAGR of15.32 per cent.

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided

by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Uttarakhand

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


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP


5.5 6.88.2

11.4 12.114.9

18.420.9 19.9 20.3 23.0

200

4-0

5

200

5-0

6

200

6-0

7

200

7-0

8

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

CAGR

15.32%


At current prices, the net state domestic product (NSDP) of

Uttarakhand was about US$ 20.03 billion in 2014-15.

The NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 14.96 per cent

between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”

provided by Directorate of Economics

and Statistics of Uttarakhand

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


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP


5.0 6.1 7.210.0 10.5

12.916.0

18.3 17.3 17.7 20.0

200

4-0

5

200

5-0

6

200

6-0

7

200

7-0

8

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

CAGR

14.96%


In 2014-15, the state’s per capita GSDP was estimated at

around US$ 2,233.0.

The per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 13.78 per

cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.


provided by Directorate of Economics and

Statistics of Uttarakhand

GSDP per capita of Uttarakhand at current prices

(in US$)


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP


614741

876

1,205 1,2651,531

1,8622,082

1,954 1,9712,233

200

4-0

5

200

5-0

6

200

6-0

7

200

7-0

8

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

CAGR

13.78%


In 2014-15, the state’s per capita NSDP was about US$

1,944.

The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 13.4 per cent

between 2004-05 and 2014-15.


provided by Directorate of Economics and

Statistics of Uttarakhand

NSDP per capita of Uttarakhand at current prices

(in US$)


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP


552667

778

1,058 1,0981,323

1,6181,821

1,697 1,7141,944

200

4-0

5

200

5-0

6

200

6-0

7

200

7-0

8

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

CAGR

13.4%


23.4813.93

27.0235.97

49.50 50.10

2004-05 2014-15

Primary Secondary Tertiary

The tertiary sector’s share in GSDP was 50.10 per cent in

2014-15. Trade, hotels and restaurants are the largest sub-

groups of the sector, and registered strong growth

compared with the previous year.

The secondary sector had the fastest growth of 18.7 per

cent followed by the tertiary sector (15.5 per cent) and

primary sector (9.5 per cent) between 2004-05 to 2014-15.

The share of the secondary sector in GSDP was 35.97 per

cent in 2014-15; its growth was mainly driven by the

manufacturing sector.

Source: Central Statistics Office, TechSci Research Estimates

GSDP composition by sector


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP


CAGR

9.46%

15.46%

18.67%


Source: Indian Horticulture Database,

National Horticulture Board, Directorate of Economics & Statistics

Department of Agriculture & Cooperation

Sugarcane, wheat, rice and potato are the key

agricultural products of the state.

In 2014-15, the total food grain production of the

state was around 2.07 million tonnes.

Sugarcane is the major crop in the state with

production of about 6.1 million tonnes in 2014-15.

The production of oilseeds and pulses during the

year 2014-15 was estimated to be 36,000 tonnes

and 62,000 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.

During 2014-15, financial assistance of US$

47,942.9 was provided to the rice mills operational

in Uttarakhand.


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION


Crop

Annual production

in 2013-14 (‘000

tonnes)

Annual production

in 2014-15 (‘000

tonnes)

Rice 842.4 908

Wheat 578.7 560.0

Onion 39.4 35.9

Potato 407.8 409.6

Tomato 113.7 113.7

Sugarcane 5,939.8 6,135

Cotton yarn 38.5 35.0


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS


According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

(DIPP), the cumulative FDI inflows from April 2000 to September

2015 amounted to US$ 543 million1.

Exports from the state reached US$ 1.41 billion in 2014-15,

reflecting a growth of 8.1 per cent in comparison to 2013-14.

Government initiatives for 2015-16:

Children disabled by birth will be given US$ 8.3 per month

till they are 18 years of age.

Government announced plans to facilitate Corpus Fund for

villages having population more than 500 in hilly areas and

5,000 in plain areas.

In 2015-16 budget, the state government announced to

revamp Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Yojana. Further 20

per cent reservation will be provided to women under the

scheme

20% reservation for women in Home Guards and PRD will

be made

FDI equity inflows, 2009-10 to 2014-15 (US$ million)1

Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion1Including Uttar Pradesh, 2From April-June 2015

48

112

140

31 25

110

61


Uttarakhand’s government has a planned expenditure of US$ 5,448.9 million for the year 2015-16.


ANNUAL BUDGET 2015-16

Source: Department of Budget, Government of Uttarakhand

*exchange rate of US$ 1 = INR 60.28


Sector Budget (US$ million)

Transportation 7.25

Air

transportation10.29

Power 33.67

Irrigation 167.49

Drinking water 67.57

Road & bridge 257.05

Tourism 33.27

Science &

Technology1.16

Rural

development241.82

Youth

development17.05

Sector Budget (US$ million)

Industrial

development16.77

Urban

development82.39

Women &

children welfare117.11

Agriculture 80.07

Medical

education44.50


PWD, BRTF, local bodies and the prominent authorities in

the state for the maintenance of roads. Over the period of

2011-12 to 2014-15, 141 proposals were sanctioned for

widening, extension and repair of highways in

Uttarakhand. During 2015-16, the Government of

Uttarakhand proposed to invest US$ 257.05 million for the

development of road infrastructure in the state.

In 2015, the total length of national highways in Uttarakhand stood at

2,409.92 km. Over 2014-15, the state government targeted completion

of 41 km of national highways. During 2014-15, the Government of

Uttarakhand completed the construction of 1,953 km of roads and 67

bridges.

Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, NHAI, State Transport Department


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS


Vehicle categoryNumber of vehicles-

March 2015

Two wheelers 1,387,457

Cars/jeeps 311,908

Buses 10,227

Trucks 26,827

4 wheeler loader/delivery van 34,983

Taxi 34,449

Auto tempo 18,293

Tractor 65,953

Trailors 6,525

Others 4,340

Total 1,900,962


As of 2014-15, Uttarakhand had 345.23 km of rail routes.

The state is focusing on increasing the share of railways in

cargo and passenger transport.

Initiatives have been undertaken to start monorails at

Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh, on the inter-city linkage

routes.

The main railway stations in the state are Dehradun,

Haridwar, Roorkee, Kotdwar, Kashipur, Udham Singh

Nagar, Haldwani, Ramnagar and Kathgodam.

In July 2014, the railway minister announced plans to start

two new trains that will connect the state to Agra and

Rameshwaram. Moreover, a proposal was put up for a rail

connect to 'chaar dham’.

As of 2014-15, the state government of Uttarakhand is

planning to launch a rail project between Rishikesh and

Karanprayag. The length of the railway track is estimated to

be around 125.09 km.



PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS



The state has two domestic airports: one at Jolly Grant in the

Dehradun district and another at Pant Nagar in the Udham

Singh Nagar district. Due to the hilly terrain, the government

has proposed the construction of at least one helipad per

district. The state intends to position air transport as a reliable

all-weather transport option for the hills.

With Uttarakhand emerging as a hot tourist and industrial

destination, the state government is focussing on upgrading the

Jolly Grant airport as an international airport, in coordination

with Airports Authority of India. During 2014-15, the Dehradun

airport handled 43 tonnes of freight. From April-September

2015, the volume freight handled at the airport stood at 60

tonnes. At the domestic airport located in Pantnagar, the

aircraft movement and passenger traffic stood at 170 and 3,758

respectively, during April-September, 2015.



PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS

Domestic airport Source: Maps of India

4,0784,840

2,608

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16⁽¹⁾

Dehradun aircraft movement (nos.) Dehradun passenger traffic (nos.)

306,944378,646

228,765

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16⁽¹⁾

Source: Airport Authority of India, (1)April 2015-September 2015


As of November 2015, the state had total installed power

generation capacity of 3,177.27 MW. Hydro (renewable) power

contributed 2,441.82 MW to the total installed power generation

capacity of the state, followed by thermal power with a

contribution of 468.85 MW and other sources of power

generation. Of the total installed power generation capacity,

state utilities accounted for the largest share of 1,315.02 MW,

followed by 1,010.45 MW under private utilities and 851.80 MW

under central utilities. The state is in the process of

implementing and testing the PPP model in the power sector.

As of March 2015, the state had achieved 99.3 per cent of

village electrification, covering 15,638 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). As of March 2015, hydro plants with capacity of

1,290.10 MW are under running condition and plants with

capacity of 175 MW are under construction.

Dehradun Hydro Project with capacity of 120 MW is also in the

construction phase. During 2015-16, the Government of

Uttarakhand proposed an investment of US$ 33.67 million for

the development of the energy sector in the state, of which US$

0.99 million is proposed to be invested in alternative energy.

Source: Central Electricity Authority, 1Up to November 2015

Installed power capacity (MW)


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (1/2)


Structure of power utilities of Uttarakhand

Activity Company name

Power generationUttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam

Limited (UJVNL)

Power transmissionPower Transmission Corporation

of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL)

Power distributionUttarakhand Power Corporation

Limited (UPCL)

2,383 2,405 2,455 2,527 2,561 2,6153,177


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (2/2)


District

66/11 KV substations33/11 KV

substations11/0.4 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


Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, 1Including Uttar Pradesh West

2As of June 2015

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

0.44 million1 wire-line subscribers and 53.83 million1

wireless subscribers, as of October 2015.

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.


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM


Telecom infrastructure (October 2015)

Wireless subscribers1

53,831,133

Wire line subscribers1

440,631

Internet subscribers1

15,040,0002

Public Call Offices (PCOs) 5,280

Post offices2

2,722


Drinking water supply in Uttarakhand (2014-15)

Inhabited villages covered (no) 15,761

Population covered (lakh) 63.96

Scarcity hamlets 6,412

Under JNNURM, 14 projects costing US$ 91 million have been

sanctioned for Dehradun, Nainital and Haridwar. A total of US$

118.3 million has been approved for projects under JNNURM.

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 and rebuilding plan to invest US$ 829.5

million in the next 3-5 years. The investment would focus on

developing infrastructure, telecommunication, skill development

and construction.

In 2015, the Government of Uttarakhand announced that

Uttarakhand Housing and Urban Development Authority

(UHUDA) and SIDCUL would collaborate to form integrated

industrial townships at two land parcels of 1,000 acres and

1,500 acres in Khurpiya and Parag farms respectively.

During 2014-15, the Government of Uttarakhand provided

drinking water facilities to 1,056 ghettos (bastis) and constructed

29,243 toilets across the state. During 2015-16, the government

of Uttarakhand proposed an investment of US$ 67.57 million for

improving the drinking water facilities in the state. Focussing on

urban development, the Uttarakhand government proposed an

investment of US$ 82.39 million in the 2015-16 budget.


DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE…(1/2)


Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15,

Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand

JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development


Urban infrastructure projects under JNNURM

Project Name LocationAmount

(US$

Million)

DUs in

progress

DUs

completed

28 DU's DPR for Shanti kusth Ashram (Main Basti) Dehradun,

UttarakhandDehradun 2.27 28 26

34 DU's BSUP DPR for Rotary Kussthrog Ashram. Dehradun,


27 DU's DPR for Ram Mandir Kusth Ashram (Malin Basti) Dehradun,


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 UttarakhandDehradun 4.31 56 56

224 DU's BSUP DPR for Ram Nagar Slum (Main Basti). Dehradun. State

of UttarakhandDehradun 5.49 64 64

Construction of 96 DU's DPR for Pandewala, Haridwar for the State of

Uttarakhand, under BSUPHaridwar 6.01 96 96

200 DU's Detailed Project Report (DPR)

for Durgapur, Nainital, UttarakhandNainital 15.43 200 72


DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE…(2/2)


Source: Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)


Project name Sector StatusCost (US$

million)

Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfills

at DehradunWater sanitation Under construction 4.07

Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfill

at HaridwarWater sanitation Under construction 3.08

Door to door collection of solid waste composting and landfill

at NainitalWater sanitation Under construction 1.63

Kosi bridge at Ramnagar Transport Under construction 4.31

Solid waste management (Dehradun) Water sanitation Under construction 4.08

Solid waste management project (Uttarakhand) Water sanitation Under construction 2.77

Bus stand property (Gandhi Road) Transport Under construction 4.15

Cardiac care unit at Coronational Hospital in DehradunSocial and commercial

infrastructureUnder construction 2.49

Balighat small hydro power project Energy Under construction 6.85

Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India


KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS…(1/2)



Project name Sector StatusCost (US$

million)

Nephrology and dialysis unit at coronation hospital in

Dehradun

Social and commercial

infrastructureOperational 0.90

Nephrology dialysis unit at base hospital in HaldwaniSocial and commercial

infrastructureOperational 0.90

Road upgradation (Haridwar-Dehradun) project Transport Under construction 79.30

Road upgradation (Rampur-Kathgodam NH-87) project Transport Terminated 131.06

Burthing small hydro power project Energy Under construction 5.80

Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India


KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS…(2/2)



SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION


Source: Uttarakhand at a Glance, 2014-15,

Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand,

Census 2011

Literacy rates (%) (2014-15)

Literacy rate 78.80

Male literacy 87.40

Female literacy 70.00

In January 2015, the Uttarakhand government granted

formal recognition to 168 privately owned high school and

intermediate colleges, effective immediately. Besides, the

government also approved the setting up of three new

medical colleges in Bhagwanpur, Rudrapur &

Pithoragarh. In March 2015, Department of Education and

Literacy in Uttarakhand proposed to cover 4.35 lakh

children in 12,793 primary institutions and 2.94 lakh

children across 5,358 upper primary institutions that

would avail the mid day meal facility in Uttarakhand

during 2015-16.

In March 2015, Planning Accreditation Board approved

allocation of US$ 0.39 million for providing vocational

education in 36 schools under Rashtriya Madhyamik

Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). As of September 2015, the

student registration rate was 101.64 per cent for primary

education, 93.53 per cent for higher primary education

and 86.62 per cent for secondary education.

The state has 118 diploma colleges with student

enrolment reaching 26,760 as of September 2015.

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 proposed an investment

of US$ 813.25 million during 2015-16.


Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Uttarakhand

Sample Registration System 1Per thousand persons,2Per thousand live births

Uttarakhand has a good network of hospitals and

health centres. As of November 2015, the state had

287 primary health centers, 19 district hospitals, 27

sub district hospitals and 4 blood bank centers.

Under Budget 2015-16, the government proposed an

outlay of US$ 22.59 million for reproductive and child

health under National Rural Health Mission in

Uttarakhand, wherein, US$ 7.79 million is proposed for

maternal health, US$ 0.72 million for child health, US$

1.21 million for family planning, US$ 0.71 million for

adolescent health under Rashtriya Kishore Swasthya

Karyakaram Scheme, etc.

In the state budget 2015-16, an overall outlay of US$

62.03 million has been proposed for National Health

Mission of the state of Uttarakhand.


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH


Hospitals in Uttarakhand as of November 2015

Hospitals Total facility Active facility

Sub centres 1,889 1,866

Primary health

centres287 279

Community health

centres63 59

Sub district

hospitals27 27

District hospitals 19 19

Total 2,285 2,250

Health indicators (2013)

Birth rate1

18.82

Death rate1

6.1

Infant mortality rate2

32


Major hotels in Uttarakhand

Hotel Jaypee Residency Manor, Mussoorie

Hotel Honeymoon Inn, Mussoorie

Claridges Naini Retreat, Nainital

Hotel Madhuban, Dehradun

There are numerous avenues for recreation in the state,

particularly in key cities such as Dehradun, Nainital and

Mussoorie. There is a botanical museum in the Forest Research

Institute at Dehradun. The Indian Military Academy has a

museum, library, war memorial, arms and ammunition, shooting

demonstration room, and 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 and 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, and Tiger

Camp: Camp Forktail Creek in Jim Corbett Park. Under Budget

2015-16, Multipurpose Artisan Museum would be established in

the memory of Munshi Hari Prasad Tamta at Almora. The

Government of Uttarakhand announced plans to invest US$ 4.61

million for the growth of art and cultural department. For sports

and youth development, the state government announced plans to

invest US$ 17.05 million during 2015-16.


CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE


Youth hostels in Uttarakhand

Hotel Yash, Pithoragarh

Hotel Yash, Dharchula

Hotel Sheela, Nainital

Hotel Saina Inn, Dehradun

O.G.S Tourist Home, Rishikesh

Youth Hostel, Ranikhet

Hotel Jim Corbett (youth hostel), Jim Corbett

Administrative units

Districts 13

Tehsils 98

Development blocks 95

Gram panchayats 7,555

Municipal corporation 06

Nagar palika parishads 31

Nagar panchayats 41


INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE


Floriculture Chaffi is a Joint Venture between the Dutch

government and Uttarakhand government to manufacture

and process the planting material of flowers such as

chrysanthemum, tulips, zantedeschia, lilium and gladioli.

The alliance aims to reduce the reliance on imports of

flower bulbs and meet the demand of cut-flower growers

and exporters in India. The production facility in Bhimtal,

equipped with Dutch machinery and 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 2015, the Government of Uttarakhand announced an

agreement to provide 70 acres of land in the State

Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of

Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL) in the Sitarganj phase-II

area for setting up a Coca Cola bottling plant. The project

would bring in an investment of US$ 1.65 billion.

In 2014-15, the Government of Uttarakhand increased

the loan amount under self employment scheme from

US$ 3.31 thousand to US$ 8.29 thousand.

Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development

Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited,

News article

Rural and small scale industries

Khadi udhyog/gramodhyog 447

Small scale industries (SSI’s) 25,294

Total employees of khadi units 3,853

Total employees of SSI’s 63,599

Factories

Number of factories 2,843

Number of workers 273,464



The Government of Uttarakhand proposed three smart cities:

Dehradun, Haridwar and Roorkee. Out of these, the central

government approved only Dehradun to be developed as a

smart city on the basis of urban population and the number

of statutory towns.

In December 2015, the Mussoorie Dehradun Development

Authority (MDDA) is set to sign 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 and designing for development of big township

projects

SMART CITIES

Smart Cities in Uttarakhand

Cities Population Area (sq km) Literacy rate

Dehradun 1,696,694 3,088 84.25%

Haridwar 1,890,422 2,360 73.43%

Roorkee 118,188 8.11 90.70%

Haridwar

Dehradun

Roorkee

Source: TechSci Research


INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE - INDUSTRIAL ESTATES … (1/9)


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.

Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited

IT Park Dehradun




Parameter Description

Name of industrial estate Pharma City, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun

LocationLocated 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


Pharma City, Selaqui





Name of industrial

estateIntegrated 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 supplyElectric sub stations, 220 KV (1)

33 KV (4), 11 KV (as required) Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development

Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited

IIE, Haridwar


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





Name of industrial

estateIntegrated 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 supplyTubewells: 2; overhead tank: 1; underground

storage tank: 1

Power supply

Electric sub stations

220 KV (1)

33 KV (4)

11 KV (as required)

Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial Development

Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited

IIE, Pantnagar


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





Project

locationSIIDCUL phase II,

IIE Sitarganj

Total land

area (vacant)1,760 acres

Saleable

area4,623,988.9 sq m

Total cost of

infrastructure

developmentUS$ 78.96 million

Source: State Infrastructure and Industrial

Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited

ESIPL Sitarganj


Name of industrial

estateSigaddi 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


Project

locationIIE Kashipur

(Escort Farm)

Total land

area (vacant)311 acres

Saleable

area804,057.96 sqm

IIE Kashipur




Private industrial estates at a glance

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, KashipurPromoter: M/S Jindal Ploymer Co. Pvt. Ltd., Kripa Kunj, Ramnagar Road, Kashipur,

(Phone 03947-224536)

M/S Omega Industrial Estate, Dabhora,

Ahatmali, KashipurPromoter - 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. LtdE-13/29, Harsh Bhawan, IInd Floor, Cannaught Place, Middle Circle, New Delhi.

(Phone – 011-5151750-06)

M/S Gangapur Kashipur Industrial Area,

KashipurFacilitator: Kumaon Garhwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Industrial Estate,

Bazpur Road, Kashipur (Phone- 05947-275178, Mobile-9837050261)

M/S Rajpur-Bhagwanpur Industrial Area,

Bhagwanpur, RoorkeeFacilitator: 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. NagarPromoter: Shri Mohan Goyal, (Phone 05944-28058, 280741, 280290, 224508)






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])






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, HaridwarPromoter:Jai Prakash Associates Ltd., J.A. House-63,





Source: State Budget 2015-16, News articles, State Infrastructure

and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand

In 2015-16 budget, the state government of

Uttarakhand announced plans to invest US$ 16.77

million 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 per cent for

backward districts such as Pithoragarh, Uttarakashi,

Chamoli, Champawat, Rudraprayag and Bageshwar

(Category A); and 30 per cent 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

List of investors in infrastructure and industrial

development in Uttarakhand (US$ million)

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


The natural resources, policy incentives and infrastructure

in the state support investments in the drugs and

pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, IT/ITeS, mines and

minerals, textiles, leather and tourism sectors.

Uttarakhand has been successful in attracting long-term

investments because of its key industrial and 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.


KEY INDUSTRIES


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


KEY INDUSTRIES – ICT INDUSTRY … (1/2)


Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has

received special attention from the state government and 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 and

Reliance are also available in the state.

In 2002, incorporation of Information Technology &

Industrial Development and 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.

Some of the key players

• Hiltron

• HCL Infosystems

• Wipro Infotech

• Modi Infotech Service

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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – ICT INDUSTRY … (2/2)


Hiltron

HCL Infosystems

Wipro Infotech

Modi Infotech Services

• Hiltron initially worked to promote the development of electronics and allied industries and

services in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

• It functions as an IT and communication service provider to the state under the administrative

control of the department of IT.

• HCL is among the largest vertically integrated IT manufacturing companies of India. The group

reported consolidated income of US$ 1.02 billion from operations during 2014-15 (till June

2015) and US$ 229.7 million during Q1 2015-16. It is the largest hardware, system integration,

networking solutions and distribution company in India.

• It has its manufacturing facility at Rudrapur in the SIDCUL Industrial Estate, which has an

overall capacity of 2 million personal computers per annum.

• Wipro Infotech is a division of Wipro Limited. It provides enterprise customers with high-value IT

products, software services, solutions and consulting services in India and the Middle East.

• Wipro reported revenues of US$ 7.53 billion in 2014-15 and US$ 3.78 billion during H1 2015-16

• It has a unit at Kotdwar in Uttarakhand. The unit is spread over 5.8 acres of land with a built-up

area of 75,000 sq ft.

• It has fully-automated production lines designed on lean manufacturing practices and houses

product engineering and R&D labs for continuous innovation in products and processes.

• Modi Infotech 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 and educational segments of the IT market.


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.

In December 2014, the state government decided to

offer a full subsidy of up to Rs 50,000 per hectare and

other support to fruit cultivators to revive old orchards.


KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRO AND FOOD PROCESSING … (1/2)


The state government announced plans to establish a mega food

park in Udham Singh Nagar which is expected to be operational by

2018. 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.

As of 30th May 2015, overall expenditure on Patanjali Food & Herbal

Park Pvt. Ltd., and Himalayan Food Park Pvt. Ltd., Udham Singh

Nagar stood at US$ 16.05 million and US$ 3.27 million, respectively.

Status of food processing units in Uttarakhand

Total established units 28

Horticulture based units established under MM-IV of HMNEH 42

Food parks in Uttarakhand

Name of the food park Area (acres) Plots (nos.)

Patanjali Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd. 36 25

Himalayan Mega Food Park 30 23

Source: Uttarakhand State Portal, News Article


KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRO AND FOOD PROCESSING … (2/2)


Britannia Industries Ltd

Nestle India Ltd

PepsiCo India

KLA Foods (India) Ltd

• Britannia is one of India’s leading food product companies, with an estimated 33.0 per cent

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 recorded net sale of products as US$ 1.28 billion in 2014-15 and 285.7 million in Q1

2015-16. 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. The

company’s total income from operations in India was recorded at US$ 1.63 billion in 2014

(December) and US$ 971.07 million during Jan. 2015- September 2015.

• In 2006, Nestle India commissioned its seventh factory at Pantnagar in Uttarakhand.

• PepsiCo established its business operations in India in 1989 and is one of the largest and

fastest growing food and beverage businesses in India. The company’s Indian operations

reported revenues of US$ 66.6 billion in 2014-15 on a consolidated basis and US$ 3.768 billion

during Jan. 2015- September 2015.

• It provides direct and indirect employment to over 285,000 people globally and has 38 beverage

bottling plants and three food plants in India. There is a company-owned bottling plant in Bajpur,

Uttarakhand, which has an installed capacity of 100,000 cases of soft drink per day.

• KLA Foods (India) 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.



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. In 2014-15, the state had around 28 cold

storage units with capacity of over 84,545 metric tonnes. Milk production in the state

increased from 1,550.15 thousand metric tonnes in 2013-14 to 1,565.35 thousand

tonnes in 2014-15. Egg production in the state increased from 3,369.74 lakh in

2013-14 to 3,369.74 lakh in 2014-15. Meat production in the state increased from

23.64 thousand tonnes in 2013-14 to 26.03 thousand tonnes in 2014-15.

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.

Source: Uttarakhand State Portal, News Article

Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India

Food sector in Uttarakhand

Segment 2014-15

Eggs (lakh nos.) 3,697.42

Meat (‘000 tonnes) 26.03

Milk (‘000 tonnes) 1,565.35

Cold storage set up in Uttarakhand, 2011-

12 to 2014-15 (nos)

1 1

8

1

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: National Horticulture Board Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries


ITC Ltd

Dabur India Ltd

CavinKare Pvt Ltd

Hindustan Unilever Ltd


• ITC is one of India’s foremost consumer goods companies, and is truly diversified with a product

assortment ranging from cigarettes, apparel, and personal care and food products. The company

is also one of the leading hoteliers in the country and is involved in agri-business.

• The company reported consolidated revenue of US$ 6.65 billion in 2014-15 and standalone

revenue of US$ 2.79 billion during H1 2015-16. It has established a manufacturing facility in

Uttarakhand for producing soaps and shampoos. The plant, located at Integrated Industrial Estate

(IIE) Haridwar, was set up with an investment of US$ 27.4 million.

• Dabur is one of the leading consumer goods manufacturing companies in India with a

consolidated income of US$ 1.29 billion in 2014-15 and US$ 649.9 million in H1 2015-16. It has

17 ultra-modern manufacturing units spread across the globe and its products have markets in

over 60 countries. It has established a manufacturing facility in Uttarakhand. The company

manufactures products for healthcare, personal care and ayurvedic cosmetics segments. The

plant located in IIE Pantnagar was set up with an investment of US$ 10.7 million. In November

2013, it acquired another company in Uttarakhand at a cost of US$ 2.5 million.

• CavinKare is a leading FMCG company in India. The company has an employee strength of

around 3,000, an all-India network of 5,351 stockists catering to about 2.5 million outlets.

• CavinKare Group has a turnover of US$ 234.6 million in 2011–12. It has established a

manufacturing facility at the IIE Haridwar in Uttarakhand. It manufactures products such as

cosmetics, shampoos, creams and deodorants. The plant was built with an investment of US$

15.3 million.

• Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is the largest FMCG company in India. It recorded

consolidated revenue of US$ 5.62 billion from operations during 2014-15 and US$ 1.24 billion

during Q1 2015-16.

• It has a state-of-the-art personal care products factory, set up with an initial investment of US$

28.5 million in SIDCUL IIE at Haridwar.


KEY INDUSTRIES – FMCG INDUSTRY … (2/2)


Many Indian and multi-national 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. The deal is

expected to be completed by January 2016.


KEY INDUSTRIES – ENGINEERING AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES … (1/2)


Some key players

• Tata Motors Ltd

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)

• Surya

• Polar Industries Ltd

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.


Tata Motors Ltd

Bharat Heavy Electricals

Ltd (BHEL)

Surya Roshni Ltd

Polar Industries Ltd


• 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$ 6.02 billion in 2014-15 and US$ 3.28

billion during April-September 2015.

• The company has set up its fourth plant in Uttarakhand. This plant in Pantnagar has been set up

for manufacturing the firm’s mini-truck named ‘Ace’.

• BHEL is one of the leading power generation equipment manufacturers in the world. The

company reported revenue of US$ 5.01 billion in 2014-15 and US$ 1.70 billion during April-

September 2015. 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.

• 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. The

company generated revenue of US$ 473.97 million in 2014-15 and US$ 241.03 million during

April-September 2015. In 1984, Surya set up its first factory for lighting products at Kashipur in

Nainital. Its steel pipe manufacturing plant is among the largest in Asia, located at Bahadurgarh,

Haryana.

• Polar 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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – ENGINEERING AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES … (2/2)


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 all round 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. The production of loose flowers in the state has

increased from 2,020 tonnes in 2013-14 to 2,760 tonnes

in 2014-15. Under Budget 2015-16, the Government of

Uttarakhand proposed an outlay of US$ 3.73 million for

the mission entitled as ‘’Mission for Integrated

Development of Horticulture” (MIDH) for the state. Till

date, 1.86 million of funds has ben released.

In 2014-15, exports of dairy products from the state

stood at US$ 8.13 thousand, in value terms, whereas

the exports value of poultry products stood at US$ 0.45

thousand. Onion exports from the state increased from

US$ 24.68 thousand in 2013-14 to US$ 42.85 thousand

in 2014-15.


KEY INDUSTRIES – FLORICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE … (1/2)


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.

Source: State Horticulture Mission

Total horticulture crop production (in ‘000 MT)

1,908.10

1,748.70

1,907.10

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15


KEY INDUSTRIES – FLORICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE … (2/2)


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.

Horticulture production (‘000 MT)

Type 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Onion 39.3 39.4 35.9 35.9

Tomato 102.4 102.5 113.7 113.7

Potato 433.8 434.4 409.6 409.6

Source: APEDA

Total horticulture crop production area (in 000’ha.)

298.50

269.30

303.00

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: National Horticulture Board


KEY INDUSTRIES – FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY…(1/3)


The state’s forest revenues increased at a CAGR of 9.5 per cent between 2004-05 and 2013-14 to reach US$ 64.67 million in

2014-15. Forest products have excellent potential for development due to easy availability of raw materials in the state. The state

has ample scope to develop industries based on forest- and agro-wastes such as lantana, pine-needles, plant and vegetative

fibres. Uttarakhand accounts for 6 national parks and 7 wildlife sanctuaries. The area covered by national parks and sanctuaries is

4,915 square km and 2,690 square km respectively.

In 2014-15, the recorded forest area of the state was 36,556 square km, which constitutes around 68.4 per cent of its geographical

area. Uttarakhand is a storehouse for a rich variety of herbs, medicinal and aromatic plant species. This enables the state to offer

immense opportunities for the development of export-oriented units based on such products. Forest Research Institute (FRI) is a

premier institution under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), situated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The

state is home to more than 175 species of rare medicinal, aromatic & herbal plants.

Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture is implementing National Bamboo Mission (NBM) scheme

under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) with the objective to utilise the potential of bamboo crop and

increase the area of cultivation. In 2014-15, US$ 0.16 million was allocated for the implementation of the scheme in Uttarakhand,

of which US$ 0.047 million was released.

Under Budget 2015-16, the state government sanctioned funds to the forest department of the state for the following schemes:

Multi-purpose Plantation & Conservation of Forests : US$ 1.42 million

Assistance to Bamboo & Bio-fuel Board for Plantation of Bamboo & Bio-fuel Species : US$ 0.187 million

Forest Fire Protection : US$ 0.35 million

Conservation & Development of Medicinal/ Herbal Species for purpose of Livelihood Development : US$ 0.15 million

Forest Protection Scheme : US$ 0.22 million

Eco-tourism: US$ 0.16 millionSource: Forest Department, Uttarakhand, State Budget 2015-16




Source: Ministry Of Agriculture

690

506

1196

Green Culms Dry Culms Total

Equivalent green weight by soundness of culms in

Uttarakhand forests (2014-15) (in 000 MT) Bamboo Production Statistics 2014-15

Bamboo production area (hectare) under

National Bamboo Mission 6,028

Bamboo bearing area (Ha.) 45,100

Bamboo reserved forest area 34,65,100

Source: Ministry Of Agriculture

380

250

199

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Approved area under National Afforestation Programme

(NAP) Scheme for bamboo production (in ha.)




Source: Ministry Of Environment and Forests

486.78434.87

469.98443.78

336.71307.29 302.87

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Funds sanctioned and utilised under Intensification of

Forest Management Scheme

Forest cover map

Source: Uttarakhand Forest,

Government of Uttarakhand

Funds Sanctioned

Funds Released



KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM…(1/2)

Uttarakhand is a well-renowned religious and wildlife tourism

destination. In 2014-15, 21.99 million domestic tourists and 1.02

million international 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.

The Uttarakhand government has been focussing on the tourism

sector of the state, post the 2013 natural disaster. In March

2015, the state government announced its plans to produce a

short film of about 22 minutes to promote tourism in the state

through the electronic medium.

In March 2015, the state government organised a 7-day

International Yoga Festival in the Yoga Capital of the World, that

is, Rishikesh for promoting cultural and religious tourism in the

state.

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.

Source: Ministry of Tourism

284.34

200.39220.93

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Tourist arrivals in Uttarakhand (in lakhs)

In the budget 2015-16, the state government of

Uttarakhand announced plans to invest US$ 33.27

million for the development of tourism sector. In

addition, the state government approved a proposal

worth US$ 16.58 million for tourism infrastructure

development, including the renovation of forts at

Almora and Chamoli. Amounts of US$ 497.6 million

and US$ 331.7 million were also approved for

renovation work at Durgadhar temple and Tungeshwar

Temple, respectively.



KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM…(2/2)

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

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

Main tourist centres in Uttarakhand

Corbett Chakrata Mussoorie

Bhimtal Nainital Lansdowne

Valley of flowers Kausani Dhanaulti

Ranikhet Almora Chamba

Binsar Pauri Auli

Mukteshwar Chopta

Source: Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board

Source: Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board



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.

Biotechnology parks are to be developed for integrating

resources and providing a focused institutional set up for

accelerated commercial growth of biotechnology and

bioinformatics.

The state government plans to utilise and leverage

biotechnology for accelerating the economic

development by converting its biowealth into economic

wealth.

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


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.



SINGLE-WINDOW CLEARANCE MECHANISM


Agency Description Contact information

State

Infrastructure

and Industrial

Development

Corporation of

Uttarakhand

Limited

(SIDCUL)

• SIDCUL, a Government of Uttarakhand enterprise, was incorporated as a limitedcompany in 2002. It has equity participation from the Union Bank of India (UBI),the Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) and Small Industries Development Bankof India (SIDBI).

• SIDCUL functions as the nodal agency of the state to administer all existingGovernment of India (GoI) and Government of Uttarakhand schemes forindustrialisation and industrial promotion. The corporation provides the industrialunits with the requisite information and guides them on the approvals needed forpotential investors. It is a multipurpose company for industrial promotioninvestment 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; developinfrastructure; and assist private initiatives in the industry. It also implements andmanages projects and provides specialised consultancy for finances andconstruction. It allows the industries and infrastructure projects in the state to bedeveloped either directly or through special purpose vehicles, joint ventures, andassisted companies, among others.

29, IIE (IT Park)Sahastradhara Road

Dehradun-248001Phone: 91-135-2708100,

2607292, 2608092Fax: 91-135-2708 109

Website: www.sidcul.com

Uttarakhand

Handloom &

Handicraft

Development

Council

(UHHDC)

• Uttarakhand Handloom & Handicraft Development Council is a registered councilconstituted by the state government. The council acts as a facilitator to motivate,guide and organise artisans and provide common platforms for direct interactionsbetween creators and connoisseurs, producers and buyers.

Directorate of IndustriesIndustrial Area

Patel NagarDehradun-248001

UttarakhandPhone: 91-135-2728 227,

2728272Fax: 91-135-2728 226

Website: www.uttarakhandcrafts.com



KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (1/2)



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 therespective chapters. The thrust and focus of IAU is taking initiatives to helpthe existing industry and attract new industries in Uttarakhand.

Industries Association of Uttarakhand

Mohabelwala Industrial AreaDehradun - 248110

Phone: 91-135-2640 530 Fax: 91-135-2643 382

E-mail: [email protected],iauuttarak

[email protected]: www.iauonline.in

Information

Technology

Development Agency

(ITDA)

• The ITDA is an independent and autonomous body to guide and monitorvarious projects and provide expert inputs, monitor, evaluate and execute thestate's IT initiatives and projects under the National e-Governance Plan(NeGP).

SIDCUL Building, 1st floorIT Park, Shasthradhara

RoadDehradun, Uttarakhand

Phone: 91-135-2708 122Fax: 91-135-2708 174

Website: www.itda.uk.gov.in

KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (2/2)



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/shedState 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


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



COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN UTTARAKHAND

Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India,

Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited, Industry sources

TechSci Research


Objective



STATE ACTS AND POLICIES … (1/3)

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

Read more

Objectives

Mega Industrial and Investment Policy 2015

Read moreObjectives • To provide assistance to dairy and textile processing units in the state of Uttarakhand .

Objectives• To promote the textile industry of Uttarakhand through provision of subsidies

and rebates on power bills

Read more

https://www.doiuk.org/attachments/1444297074.pdf

http://guj-epd.gov.in/pdf/Solar Power policy 2009.pdf

http://www.gidb.org/cms.aspx?content_id=46


Policy for Harnessing Renewable Energy Sources in Uttarakhand

• To utilize the natural renewable resources of the state for electricity

• To supply energy to agriculture, industry, commercial and household sectors.

Read more

Objective




Industrial Policy 2003

• 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

Read more

Objective

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

Objectives

http://ureda.uk.gov.in/upload/downloads/Download-2.pdf

http://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/utdb/app/webroot/files/Pdf Files/Industrial_Policy_2003_English.pdf

http://itda.uk.gov.in/files/Acts-Rules/IT_Policy.pdf

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• 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

Objective

Tourism Policy 2001

Solar Energy Policy-2013

• 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

Objective

Read more

Industrial Hill Policy 2011

• 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 2025Read more

Objective

http://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/utdb/app/webroot/files/Pdf Files/tourism-policy.pdf

http://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/UserFiles/state-power-policies/Uttarakhand-Solar-Power-Policy.pdf

http://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/utdb/app/webroot/files/Pdf Files/Industrial_Policy_2003_English.pdf



Summit Venue of summit Date

IITR-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer

Science, Management and Mechanical Engineering (ICE2CSM2E-2015)Dehradun 1st December, 2015

IEEE-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer

Science, Mathematics, Physical Education and Management

(ICEECMPE)

Dehradun 26th December, 2015

IITR-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer

Science, Management and Mechanical Engineering (ICE2CSM2E-2016)Dehradun 24th January, 2016

IEEE-International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer

Science, Mathematics, Physical Education and Management

(ICEECMPE)

Dehradun 30th January, 2016

International Conference on Management of Infrastructure (ICMI) - 2016 Dehradun 4th February, 2016

International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Engineering &

Applied Sciences Pithoragarh 12th February, 2016

CONFERENCES/SUMMITS FOR 2015-16

Source: India conference alerts


Average exchange rates



ANNEXURE

Fiscal Year INR equivalent of one US$

2004-05 44.81

2005-06 44.14

2006-07 45.14

2007-08 40.27

2008-09 46.14

2009-10 47.42

2010-11 45.62

2011-12 48.13

2012-13 54.31

2013-14 60.28

2014-15 60.28

2015-16E 61.06Source: Reserve Bank of India


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