Uttarakhand Nivesh Utsav 2025: CM Dhami announces 28% MOU conversion rate at Investment Festival 2025 as state launches Industrial Smart City & specialized parks.
Uttarakhand Nivesh Utsav 2025 : Amit Shah Inaugurates Transformative Investments as Uttarakhand Emerges as North India’s Economic Powerhouse
Rudrapur, Uttarakhand: In a landmark event for the Himalayan state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Uttarakhand Nivesh Utsav 2025, where Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the successful grounding of ₹1 lakh crore investments – a historic milestone reflecting the state’s rapid industrial transformation under the Double Engine Government.
Key Investment Milestones
✔ Global Investors Summit 2023 outcomes:
- ₹3.56 lakh crore in signed MOUs
- ₹1 lakh crore already grounded (28% conversion rate)
✔ Sectoral Distribution: - Pharmaceuticals (28%)
- Tourism Infrastructure (22%)
- Renewable Energy (18%)
- Electronics Manufacturing (15%)
Uttarakhand’s Industrial Ecosystem: A Policy-Driven Revolution
1. Specialized Industrial Parks
| Project | Location | Investment | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Park | Kashipur | ₹420 crore | Essential oils, herbal products |
| Plastic Park | Sitarganj | ₹380 crore | Polymer processing |
| EMC Cluster | Kashipur | ₹550 crore | Electronics manufacturing |
| Multimodal Logistics Hub | Pantnagar | ₹1,200 crore | Cross-border trade with Nepal |
2. Policy Framework Accelerating Growth
- 30+ Progressive Policies including:
- Industrial Policy (2025-30)
- Logistics Policy (First in Himalayan states)
- ₹200 crore Venture Fund for startups
- Ease of Doing Business:
- ‘Achievers’ category in national ranking
- 260+ fully online business services
3. Future-Ready Infrastructure
- Industrial Smart City (Khurpiya) – ₹1,300 crore
- Delhi-Dehradun Expressway connectivity
- Dedicated Pharma Zone in Haridwar
Leadership Vision: From Himalayan State to Economic Powerhouse
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized:
“Today’s ₹1 lakh crore grounding proves Uttarakhand is no longer just about pilgrimage tourism. With our industrial parks, startup ecosystem and policy stability, we’re becoming North India’s innovation valley.”
Amit Shah highlighted the national significance:
“Uttarakhand’s 28% MOU conversion rate exceeds the national average. This shows how cooperative federalism under PM Modi’s leadership is driving equitable regional development.”
Distinguished Attendees
- Assembly Speaker: Ritu Khanduri
- Union Ministers: Ajay Tamta
- MPs: Ajay Bhatt, Mahendra Bhatt
- Industry Leaders: 250+ CEOs from pharma, FMCG, renewable sectors
Comparative Advantage: Why Uttarakhand?
✔ Power Cost: ₹4.5/unit (30% lower than NCR)
✔ Skilled Workforce: 12+ engineering colleges in Pantnagar corridor
✔ Strategic Location:
- 250 km from Delhi NCR
- Border connectivity with Nepal/China
Upcoming Mega Projects
- Asia’s Largest MedTech Park (Dehradun)
- Himalayan Film City (Near Jolly Grant Airport)