Uttarakhand

Under the Vision 2030, the processing capacity of horticulture produce will be enhanced from 7.5% to 15% of the total horticulture production by 2030.

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Last updated: Nov, 2024

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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)

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

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