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Global Investors Summit 2023
8th-9th December, FRI Dehradun
"Uttarakhand has been rapidly transforming itself into an economic powerhouse. With an unbeatable combination of single-point clearances, Competitive Land prices, Cheap Power, Highly skilled manpower, Good law & order, and Proximity to the National Capital Region, Uttarakhand has emerged as a preferred Investment destination.
An abode to the Himalayas and the Ganges, the State is home to 5 top tourism destinations of India. The State has also emerged as one of the major investment destinations for manufacturing in the country with the secondary sector contributing to more than 50% of the State's GSDP.
The Government's 30+ investor friendly policies are poised to attract further Investments in the State.
We have created a conducive environment for the Industries by reducing more than 2000 compliances and decriminalizing clauses that have been in practice for ages.
Uttarakhand has chosen the path of development and prosperity and through this Investor's summit, we look forward to your partnership with the State in achieving the common goal."
Summit Highlights
About Summit
December 2023
The 2-day long Investors Summit will be a platform for business delegations, corporate leaders, academia, Innovators and Government leadership from across the globe, to collectively explore business opportunities and partnerships in the state of Uttarakhand. Participation of 5,000+ delegates (both national and international) is expected at the summit.
Uttarakhand Government's 15+ investor-friendly sectoral policies, good governance initiatives, enabling regulatory environment and sustainable practices will be showcased at the Summit. Summit will also host Business-to-Business (B2B) and Government-to-Business (G2B) meetings to support and aid in better decision-making for its investors.
The Summit will also provide opportunities for exhibitors and private and public organizations to collaborate and showcase cutting-edge technologies, innovations, and future trends. Summit sectoral sessions will enable genuine and comprehensive discussions on industry challenges and opportunities.
08th - 09th December | Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand
Global Investors Summit 2023
Date : 8th-9th Dec 2023
Venue : Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
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Sectoral Sessions
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Inaugural Session
(To be addressed in Main Hall).
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Parallel Sectoral Session
Hall 1
Industry - Auto, Pharma, ESDM
Hall 2
Education
Hall 3
Healthcare
Hall 4
Real Estate
**10:30 - 17:00 hrs - Parallel B2G meetings are to be organized in ten meeting rooms led by individual departments.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parallel Sectoral Session
Hall 1
Tourism & Civil Aviation
Hall 2
Partner country - 1
Hall 3
Infrastructure
Hall 4
Forest & Allied Sector
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Parallel Sectoral Session
Hall 1
Industry - Start Up
Hall 2
Govt of India Session (Ayush & Wellness)
Hall 3
Cooperative Food Processing (Horti, Flori)
Hall 4
Partner country - 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Valedictory Session
(To be addressed in Main Hall by Mr. Deepak Rawat & Mr. Navneet Pandey)
**09:30-17:00 hrs - Parallel B2G meetings are to be organized in ten meeting rooms led by individual departments.
Investment Opportunities
The young state has also emerged as one of the major investment destinations for the manufacturing and service industry in the country, particularly in Tourism, Education, Wellness, Automobiles, Pharmaceuticals and Food Processing, due to its business-friendly environment, conducive investment policies and simplified regulations.
The state offers dedicated relationship managers for investors to guide them through their investment life cycle. Potential investors and entrepreneurs can do their due diligence, leverage lucrative business opportunities and explore rewarding investment opportunities in Uttarakhand.
Focus Sectors
Tourism and Wellness
- Destination for high value tourism - Rishikesh, the most expensive location for hotels and resorts in India- 50% higher than Udaipur.
- 5 out of top 20 visited places in India belong to Uttarakhand.
- Destination for Luxury Spa, Yoga and Meditation Retreats.
- Presence of prominent institutes- IHM, Dehradun, Yoga Institutes and more than 10 Ayurveda colleges.
- Key industry players.
Policy showcase
- 1Dedicated tourism policy for the State
- 2Attractive incentives: Capital Subsidy upto 50% in Accommodations category and 100% in Product category
- 3Uttarakhand AYUSH Policy 2018
- 4Customised:
Tourism: INR 200 Cr | Wellness: INR 50 Cr
Industry
- Contributes ~ 50% to the State GSDP.
- Major hub for Auto components manufacturing - share in India 10%.
- Amongst top two States in India for Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Abundant skilled manpower available. Special courses with Industry collaboration provided by Uttarakhand Skill Development Mission.
- Major players.
Policy showcase
- 1MSME policy (Investment < INR 50 Cr)
- 2Mega Industrial Policy (Investment INR 50 - 200 Cr )
- 3Customised Package Policy (Investment >INR 200 Cr)
- 4Customised:
Subsidy up to 100% of the total investment
Agriculture and Horticulture
- Four Agro-Climatic zones, enabling round the year cultivation of several crops, vegetables and fruits. Off-season production hub
- Amongst top 3 producing states for Peaches and Plums, Walnut and Apples
- 49 Govt. Food Preservation cum Training Centres. Home to India's leading -G B Pant University of Agriculture.
- High quality processing infrastructure- 2 Mega Food Parks, 24 Cold Chains and 19 Cold Storages.
- Major players.
Policy showcase
- 1 Dedicated mini and Mega food park policy; Shri Anna Park, Apple mission
- 2 Attractive incentives: Customised package available
- 3 Major opportunities:Cold Chain,Processing, Horticulture, floriculture
- 4Additional incentives under MSME policy
Health and Education
- Home to Country's best schools & colleges - Doon School , Welhams ,Woodstock, IIT(Roorkee), IIM (Kashipur),AIIMS (Rishikesh), CIPET (Dehradun).
- Uttarakhand is ranked 3rd in literacy rate - 87.6%, by National Statistical Organization
- Education Hub: 22,815 (5000+ Private Schools): Universities : 40 Colleges : 520.
- Abundance of trained health care professionals/graduates from 8 local medical/dental colleges.
- Presence of major healthcare players
Policy showcase
- 1Uttarakhand Health and Population Policy
- 2Service Sector Policy (25% Capital Subsidy)
- 3Customized Incentives for Education:Higher Ed. investment: >INR 200 Cr K -12 Schools: INR 25 Cr
- 4Customized Incentives for Healthcare:Tertiary care hospitals (>INR 100 Cr.)
IT, Data Centre & Start Up
- New State Startup Policy 2023
• Seed Fund support up to INR 12.50 Lakhs
• Monthly support of up to INR 30,000 - INR 200 Crores Uttarakhand Venture Fund
- U-Hub: 60,000+ sq ft of upcoming incubation space in IT Park, Dehradun
- 850+ DPIIT recognized startups – From "Emerging State" (2019) to "Leader" (2021) in SRF Rankings, Govt of India
- Strong focus on emerging technology – India's only Drone Application and Research Centre (DARC)
Policy showcase
- 1 Focused policy incentives – IT, Startup, and Drone Policy – for Uttarakhand's needs.
- 2 Low cost of operations & cost of living.Improved quality of life.
- 3State Govt. support for key digital- infrastructure such as Edge Data Centers,plug & play infra, & IT Tower.
- 4Climate conducive for creation of Digital Public Infrastructure – low cooling requirements.
- 5Customised: 100 Cr+
Speakers
Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 (UKGIS 2023) scheduled in December 2023 at Dehradun, is an initiative aligned with the vision of the Government of Uttarakhand.
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