Monthly Archives: March 2006

Uttaranchal:Land of Opportunity

21 Mar 2006 “Come as a visitor, stay as an investor” — that’s the message Uttaranchal has for you. The state not only enjoys proximity with the national capital New Delhi (which is just 250 km away), but has a … Continue reading

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Visions for Tomorrow

21 Mar 2006 ETIG Knowledge Forum on ‘Uttaranchal: A state on the move— Competitive Advantages, Policies and Investment Potential’ in association with the Uttaranchal government was held with a view to bring the government and the industry on a common … Continue reading

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56 Tehsils in Uttaranchal declared drought-affected areas

Dehra Dun, 16 Mar 2006 Fifty-six tehsils across 11 districts in Uttaranchal have been declared drought-hit areas. even as the state government asked the Centre to send a team to assess the situation. “We have declared 56 tehsil as drought-affected … Continue reading

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Development of Aviation Sector in Uttaranchal

14 Mar 2006 Rajya Sabha The Government is working towards the development of the aviation sector in Uttaranchal. This information was given to the Parliament by Shri Praful Patel, Minister for Civil Aviation in the Rajya Sabha today. Airports Authority … Continue reading

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Power from Maneri Bhali by year-end

Dehradun, 12 Mar 2006 The work on 304-MW Maneri Bhali Hydel Project-II in Uttarkashi district, the largest power project by Uttaranchal government, is in its final stages and power generation is expected to begin by this year end, top officials … Continue reading

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Uttaranchal hub of Medicinal Plants

Dehradun, 5 Mar 2006 The Union Minister of State for Commerce, Jairam Ramesh, urged the Uttaranchal Government here over the weekend to expeditiously send him proposals aimed at developing the export potential of agriculture, medicinal plants and handicrafts as an … Continue reading

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