Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is the "Yoga Capital of the World" and is the leading producer of pear, peach, plum, and apricot.

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Last updated: Sep, 2023

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Capital

Dehradun

Geographical Area (sq km)

53,483

State Language

Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni and English

Literacy Rate

78.8 per cent

Key Industries:

Information and communications technology (ICT)

Agro-based and food processing

Horticulture

Floriculture

Food processing

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology

Hydropower

Tourism

Engineering

Allied industries

Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)

RELATED SITES

Uttarakhand Information Technology Development Agency Uttarakhand Government Tourism Department State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttaranchal Ltd (SIDCUL)

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31 Dec 21

PM lays foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 17,500 cr in Uttarakhand

In a recent visit to Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 17,500 crore (US$ 2.35 billion) across various sectors such as roads, hydropower, sewage, and medical facility.

8 Nov 21

PM lays foundation stones and dedicates to the Nation various development projects in Kedarnath

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated various development projects in Kedarnath.

2 Nov 21

MoS IT Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurates the first Internet Exchange for Uttarakhand in Dehradun

Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, inaugurated the first Internet Exchange for Uttarakhand in Dehradun.

28 Oct 20

Maruti, Microsoft develop tech for testing applicants seeking driver's license

Maruti Suzuki in collaboration with Microsoft India has developed HAMS (Harnessing Automobile for Safety), a smartphone-based technology for testing applicants seeking driver's license.

13 Oct 20

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to The Nation 44 Bridges Built by BRO across seven States and UTs;

Raksha Mantri, Mr Rajnath Singh dedicated 44 major permanent bridges, to provide better connectivity to remote areas across seven states and union territories. He also laid the Foundation Stone for Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh.

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