Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 17 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Uttarakhand securing the top position among the Himalayan and North-Eastern states in the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026 is a matter of great pride for the entire state.
He said the achievement reflects the state government’s investor-friendly policies, transparent governance, swift decision-making, and an improved industrial ecosystem. “The government is continuously working with a firm commitment to establish Uttarakhand as one of India’s leading investment destinations,” he said.
The Chief Minister said the state government is fully committed to providing world-class facilities to investors, creating a conducive environment for industries, strengthening infrastructure, and generating new employment opportunities for local youth. He expressed confidence that this recognition will further accelerate investment, industrial growth, and inclusive economic development in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand has achieved a significant milestone in attracting investments by securing the first rank among the Himalayan and North-Eastern states in the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026. The state also ranked 11th nationally among all states and Union Territories with a score of 47.5, earning a place in the “Front Runner” category.
The index evaluates states and Union Territories on key parameters, including the business environment, infrastructure, resource availability, and financial health. Among the Himalayan and North-Eastern states, Uttarakhand ranked first overall in the Investment Friendliness Index, first in financial health, second in business environment, second in resource availability, and third in infrastructure. (ANI)