Uttarakhand Unveils 30 New Policies to Boost Employment and IT Sector for 2026-27
The Uttarakhand government has introduced 30 new policies aimed at boosting employment and the IT sector for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Current Summary
The Uttarakhand government has unveiled more than 30 new policies aimed at boosting employment and growth in the IT sector for 2026-27. Speaking in Gairsain, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state consults youth, women, industry representatives and farmers annually before preparing a citizen-centric budget, and that the government is prioritising innovation and digitalisation in information technology, including construction of a new data centre. A 35.7-acre plot at a closed horse factory in Dehradun has been proposed as the site for a new IT Park under this push. He said more than Rs 10,000 crore has been invested in infrastructure development over the last three years. Further implementation timelines and department-wise budget allocations have not been disclosed.
What We Know
- Uttarakhand government has unveiled 30 new policies aimed at boosting employment and the IT sector for the 2026-27 fiscal year, according to a report.
- CM Dhami said the state consults youth, women, industry representatives and farmers annually before preparing the budget.
- The budget includes plans for construction of a data centre as part of IT and digitalisation efforts.
- More than Rs 10,000 crore has been invested in infrastructure development over the last three years, according to Dhami.
- A 35.7-acre plot at a closed horse factory in Dehradun has been proposed as the site for a new IT Park.
What Is Still Unclear
- Specific details of each of the 30 policies
- Implementation timeline and budget allocations
- Department or agency leading the rollout
What Changed
- 28 Oct, 02:42 amA 35.7-acre site at a closed horse factory in Dehradun has been proposed as the location for a new IT Park, giving a concrete location to the state's broader push to grow the IT sector under the policies announced for 2026-27.
- 28 Oct, 02:33 amCM Dhami detailed that the policies include plans for a new data centre as part of an IT and digitalisation push, said the government consults youth, women, industry representatives and farmers annually before preparing the budget, and cited more than Rs 10,000 crore invested in infrastructure over the past three years.
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