Uttarakhand's Economic Survey Highlights Growth and Development Initiatives

Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has unveiled the state's economic survey for 2024-25, highlighting impressive growth in GSDP, per capita income, and various sectors like MSMEs and tourism. The report indicates a commitment to sustainable development and job creation under Prime Minister Modi's guidance. Key statistics reveal a significant rise in employment and improvements in the Human Development Index. The survey, prepared with NCAER's assistance, showcases Uttarakhand's rapid progress and future potential. Read on to explore the detailed findings and implications for the state's economy.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 5, 2026, 17:14 IST

Uttarakhand's Economic Progress Under Chief Minister Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand has stated that the positive figures from the state's economic survey reflect the ongoing efforts of the government towards sustainable development and good governance. According to a press release, he emphasized the advancements in areas such as Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), per capita income, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups, and tourism, indicating that Uttarakhand is rapidly progressing on the path of development.

The Chief Minister's Office reported that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is dedicated to making Uttarakhand self-reliant and prosperous, focusing on job creation, encouraging investment, and promoting public welfare. Principal Secretary Dr. R. Meenakshi Sundaram shared during a press briefing at the Secretariat Media Center that the GSDP for the year 2024-25 is projected to be ₹3,81,889 crore, a significant increase from ₹2.54 lakh crore in 2021-22, representing more than a 50% growth.

He also noted that the per capita income rose from ₹1,94,670 in 2021-22 to ₹2,73,921 in 2024-25.

Furthermore, this year's economic survey was prepared in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

The Principal Secretary indicated that the state's growth rate for 2024-25 stands at 7.23%. The multidimensional poverty index has decreased from 9.7% in 2021-22 to 6.92% in 2024-25. The labor force participation rate has increased from 60.1% in 2021-22 to 64.4% in 2024-25, reflecting a 4.3% rise in employment participation. Continuous improvements have also been observed in the Human Development Index (HDI), which increased from 0.247 in 2001 to 0.722 in 2024-25.

According to the press release, he further elaborated that the number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has grown from 59,798 in 2021-22 to 79,394 in 2024-25. Employment within MSMEs rose from 3,43,922 in 2022 to 4,56,605 in 2025. The number of large industries increased from 107 in 2021-22 to 128 in 2024-25. Additionally, the number of startups, which was zero in 2017, surged to 702 in 2021-22 and further increased to 1,750 in 2024-25.

He also mentioned that the total road length in the state expanded from 50,393 km in 2021-22 to 51,278 km in 2024-25. The number of heliports increased from 2 in 2022 to 7 in 2025, while the number of helipads rose from 60 in 2021-22 to 118 in 2024-25. The dropout rate in primary schools decreased from 1.64% in 2021-22 to 1.41% in 2024-25, and in secondary schools, it fell from 7.65% to 4.59% during the same period.