"Great pride": CM Dhami after Uttarakhand tops NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index among Himalayan, North-Eastern states
Dehradun, July 17
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
Reader Comments
This is the kind of news that makes you believe in governance - a state improving its ease of doing business, attracting investors, and getting ranked by NITI Aayog. Kudos to CM Dhami for pushing this forward. Uttarakhand has immense potential in tourism, pharma, and manufacturing. Let's hope all this leads to balanced development without harming the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. 🇮🇳
And yet, the roads in many small towns in Uttarakhand are still pathetic. Infrastructure ranking third among Himalayan states isn't bad, but for local people, ground reality matters more than some index. When I travel to Pithoragarh, I still see potholes and poor connectivity. Hope this investment push reaches the remote villages too.
Great to see NITI Aayog's index highlighting progress in Himalayan states. Uttarakhand's 'Front Runner' status is impressive. As someone who works in supply chain, I can say the industrial ecosystem in places like Haridwar and Pantnagar has truly improved over the last few years. More investment here could actually decongest the NCR region. Smart move by the state government.
All this is good but let's not forget - NITI Aayog's index is based on data provided by states themselves. Ground-level impact is what matters. Many industries have come up around Dehradun but locals still struggle for employment. Hope the CM ensures that local youth get priority in these new industries. Otherwise what's the point of "investment"? 🤷
Congratulations to Uttarakhand! 👏 This is particularly significant because Himalayan states often struggle with difficult terrain and logistics. To
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