Housing & Urban Sector

Invest in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023
Cities in India are poised to become powerful
engines of productivity and growth

70% contribution to national GDP by 2030

600 mn people to reside in urban areas by 2030,

translating to 40% of India’s population

70% of new jobs expected to be generated in urban

areas, cities to act as primary employment centres

>50% urbanization rate in 5 large Indian states by

2030

>1 mn population in 68 cities by 2030, up from 42

cities today

Going forward
urbanization
expected to
be a key
component in
India’s rise
and progress
towards a
~USD 10 tn
economy by
2035
Aerial view of Mumbai City
 Uttarakhand is home to
large number of cities
and urban areas

6 cities with population of >1

lakh (2011 Census)

~35% of total population

currently resides in urban
areas in the State, to increase
to >50% by 2050

4 mn+ people expected to be

added to the urban
population across major cities
and peripheral areas

Dhanaulti City

Planned urbanization is of utmost importance,

especially considering increased economic activities
and investment avenues in urban areas under the
Sashakt Uttarakhand program
Vision and Mission for Housing & Urban
Development in Uttarakhand

Vision
To cater to increasing urban population in Uttarakhand
with an aim to provide its residents with world class
municipal services and amenities leading to improved
quality of life

Mission
Create adequate residential capacity to cater to the
growing demand of housing in the State

Create core and social infra to cater to the needs of

growing population for ensuring livable environment

Improve quality of life and services to foster a thriving

and inclusive development

Pauri City
 Urban agglomerations in
Uttarakhand expected to
be economic hubs

Key steps by State Govt. towards

comprehensive urban development

Greenfield Townships

01 Planned and self-sufficient developments with

adequate residential and commercial areas,
social infra, recreational and open spaces,
connectivity

Key Highlights
• 7,000-8,000 acres of greenfield townships
to be developed in phases by FY30
• State Govt. to provide trunk and social infra
• 8 locations approved for Phase I:
Plains - Haridwar, Haldwani, Rudrapur,
Kashipur
Hills - Pithoragarh, Pauri, Chamoli, Tehri

Heritage planning of two major pilgrim

02 destinations of the State
Redevelopment of core temple areas of
Haridwar and Rishikesh in line with Ujjain,
Varanasi etc.

Key Highlights
• Master planning for heritage
redevelopment initiated for both cities
• Multiple projects to be undertaken on EPC
/ PPP mode, postmaster planning
• Cumulative investment of INR 5,000-6,000
Crore across both cities
 Admin City in Dehradun –
03 Marquee Project
Development of New Integrated
Admin City in Dehradun for
relocation of all State Govt.
offices

Key Highlights

• ~60 Ha. government owned

land parcel identified
• ~200 acres of existing Govt.
office land to be freed up
• Expected investment /
construction of INR 3,000+
Crore

Aerocity at Jolly Grant

04 Airport, Dehradun
An integrated mixed-use
development including
hospitality, IT and health
projects along with airport
expansion project

Key Highlights

• Land identification underway

for development
• Multiple projects for private
sector investment to be
announced for phased
development

Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh

Uttarakhand has been acknowledged for
Ease of Doing Business & Peace of Doing
Business
Ranked 1st in Peace, Justice
“Achievers” in and Strong Institutions in
Ease of Doing Business NITI Aayog’s SDG ranking

Self / Third party

Single Point Sectoral
certification in lieu of
Clearances
departmental inspections

Online Single Window

Single Integrated Return
System for all required
for all labour laws
approvals

Regular Consultation with Simplified Consent

Industries & Grievance Renewal and Statutory
Redressal System Returns

NCAER Assessment based on “Perception of good business climate ranks

Uttarakhand as the least corrupt state in India”
NCAER

Uttarakhand was one of the five states where more than 90% respondents said
they faced no problem in getting land
NCAER N-SIPI Index Survey

Uttarakhand has also figured as the second-best performing state in terms of

project implementation, improving investment scenario in the state
ASSOCHAM
 Multiple initiatives in
pipeline under Housing
Policy for attracting
private investment
Housing Policy

Affordable Housing

Redevelopment on Govt.
Land (Colonies, Slums)

Redevelopment on Private
Land

Senior Living
A hill city in Uttarakhand
State is launching
Housing Policy to
support growth of the
sector
Benefits to promote Affordable
Housing

• Higher FAR
• Height restriction relaxation
• Stamp duty concession for sale or 1st
transfer
• Single window clearance mechanism

Benefits for Redevelopment Projects

• Higher FAR
• Height restriction relaxation
• Lease component of 90 / 99 years
• TDR rights for slum redevelopment
projects
• Single window clearance mechanism

Benefits for Senior Living Projects

• Capital subsidy of 10% of project cost

- Allotment of Government Land
- Cash subsidy – phased in line with
construction milestones
• Waiver of CLU charges
• Stamp duty concession for sale or 1st
transfer
Contact Us
Joint Chief Administrator
Housing & Urban Development Authority,
4th Floor Rajeev Gandhi Multipurpose Complex
Near Tehsil, Dispensary Road
Dehradun – 248001.

jcauhuda@gmail.com
info@doiuk.org

+91 135 271 9500

+91 135 272 8272
For more details visit us at
Invest Uttarakhand (uk.gov.in)