Uttarakhand has topped among the Himalayan and North-Eastern states in NITI Aayog’s Investment Favorability Index 2026. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has described this as the result of the government’s investor-friendly policies and better industrial ecosystem.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Uttarakhand securing the top position among the Himalayan and North-Eastern states in NITI Aayog’s Investment Favorability Index 2026 is a matter of great pride for the entire state. He said that this achievement reflects the investor-friendly policies of the state government, transparent governance, quick decision-making ability and better industrial ecosystem. He said, “The government is continuously working with strong commitment to establish Uttarakhand as one of the major investment destinations of India.”
The Chief Minister said that the State Government is fully committed to providing world-class facilities to investors, creating a conducive environment for industries, strengthening infrastructure and creating new employment opportunities for the local youth. He expressed confidence that this achievement will further boost investment, industrial development and inclusive economic growth in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand’s big achievement in attracting investors
Uttarakhand has made a significant achievement in attracting investments by securing the first position among the Himalayan and North-Eastern states in NITI Aayog’s Investment Favorability Index 2026. The state has ranked 11th nationally among all states and union territories with a score of 47.5, placing it in the “front runner” category. The index evaluates states and union territories on key parameters including business environment, infrastructure, availability of resources and financial health.
Uttarakhand’s performance on various parameters
Among the Himalayan and North-Eastern states, Uttarakhand stood first overall in investment friendliness index, first in financial health, second in business environment, second in availability of resources and third in infrastructure. (ANI)
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