Uttarakhand Startups Grow From 700 to Over 1,700 in Five Years, CM Dhami Says
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the number of startups in Uttarakhand has grown from about 700 to more than 1,700 over the past five years, citing progress in tourism and energy.
Current Summary
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said at the 'Viksit Uttarakhand – Yatra Jaari Hai' dialogue programme, held at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, that the number of startups in Uttarakhand has grown from about 700 to more than 1,700 over the past five years. The event brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, progressive farmers and self-employment practitioners from across the state, and was jointly organised by the state Planning Department and Devbhoomi Dialogue. Dhami said tourism and energy have been identified as key pillars of the state's development since its formation, with the state making significant progress in tourism and achieving milestones in the energy sector, where he said several projects are currently under way. He linked the growth to the state's broader push toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047.
What We Know
- Dhami said the number of startups in Uttarakhand has risen from about 700 to more than 1,700 over the past five years.
- The statement came at a dialogue programme with entrepreneurs, innovators, progressive farmers and self-employment practitioners at the Chief Minister's Camp Office in Dehradun.
- The event was jointly organised by the state Planning Department and Devbhoomi Dialogue.
- Dhami identified tourism and energy as the state's key development pillars and said both sectors have seen significant progress.
What Is Still Unclear
- The methodology used to compile the startup count.
- A sector-wise breakdown of the new startups.
- Independent verification of the figures beyond the Chief Minister's statement.
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