Uttarakhand, carved out of the hill region of Uttar Pradesh in 2000, is situated in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges, sharing a border with Nepal in the east and China (Tibet) in the north. The state has made rapid economic progress, emerging as one of the fastest growing states in the country. The growth has been led by manufacturing, construction and the services sector.
The report focuses on investment climate of the state. It includes demographic and economic profile and also covers physical and social infrastructure such as health, education, power, roads, railways, airports and telecom. The study further dwells on the industrial profile, land availability and manpower availability in the state, key to favorable investment environment. It also showcases the State policies and initiatives. Finally it discusses the status of the investment in the state along with the status of foreign direct investment.