Uttarakhand Says Over 29,000 New MSME Units Have Created 1.27 Lakh Jobs
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says Uttarakhand has set up more than 29,000 new MSME units in recent years, creating employment for around 1.27 lakh young people, as the state pushes a simplified, investor-friendly business environment.
Current Summary
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Thursday that Uttarakhand has established more than 29,000 new micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in recent years, creating employment for around 1.27 lakh young people. Speaking at the 7th CII Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo-2026 in Haridwar, Dhami said the state government is positioning itself as a partner and facilitator to businesses rather than only a regulator, with a focus on a transparent, simplified business environment and improved infrastructure. He said Haridwar has grown into a major industrial centre alongside its role as a spiritual destination. According to Dhami, the state's single-window system has been strengthened, with more than 206 services from 26 departments now available online, and the government has introduced the 'Nivesh Mitra' mechanism to help resolve issues faced by investors and entrepreneurs. On startups, Dhami said the state has implemented a startup policy and created a Rs 200 crore venture fund to provide financial support, with the goal of encouraging young people to become employment generators rather than only job seekers. The government is also developing an integrated manufacturing cluster at Khurpiya in Udham Singh Nagar across approximately 1,002 acres, which is expected to support industrial growth. Dhami also said special industrial parks are being established in Chamoli district as part of the state's broader industrial development push.
What We Know
- CM Dhami said over 29,000 new MSME units have been established in Uttarakhand in recent years.
- The units have created employment for approximately 1.27 lakh young people.
- The announcement was made at the 7th CII Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo-2026 in Haridwar.
- More than 206 services from 26 departments are now available online via the state's single-window system.
- The state has introduced a 'Nivesh Mitra' mechanism to help investors and entrepreneurs resolve issues.
- A Rs 200 crore venture fund has been created under the state's startup policy.
- An integrated manufacturing cluster is being developed at Khurpiya in Udham Singh Nagar across approximately 1,002 acres.
- Special industrial parks are also being developed in Chamoli district, according to CM Dhami's remarks at the CII summit.
What Is Still Unclear
- The exact time period over which the 29,000 MSME units and 1.27 lakh jobs figure was measured.
- Sector-wise or district-wise breakdown of the new MSME units.
- Timeline and investment status of the Khurpiya manufacturing cluster.
What Changed
- 8 Oct, 01:30 pmAdditional reporting on CM Dhami's CII summit remarks notes that, beyond the Khurpiya manufacturing cluster, special industrial parks are being developed in Chamoli district as part of the state's industrial push.
- 8 Oct, 01:00 pmSignal detected: Uttarakhand Says Over 29,000 New MSME Units Have Created 1.27 Lakh Jobs