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• Procurement Expenditure in Uttarakhand:

  Uttarakhand also known as Uttaranchal, is a northern Indian state surrounded by the Himalayas. It is known for its hindu temples and pilgrimage centres throughout the state. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. Dehradun is the state capital. It has a total area of 53,566 sq km, of which 86% is mountainous and 65% is covered by forest. The two important rivers in Hinduism, namely Ganga and Yamuna originate from the glaciers of Uttarakhand. Badrinath and Kedarnath form the Chota Char Dham, a holy pilgrimage for Hindus. Uttarakhand is the second fastest growing state in India. The GDP of the state for 2021–2022 is estimated to be INR 2,78,006 crore. The government procurement amounts to INR 27,800 Crores when the government expenditure is estimated at 10% of GDP. Uttarakhand has a total of 271 government agencies and public sector undertakings (PSU) that advertise for tenders to procure goods, services and work required by the state. The key procurement agencies in Uttarakhand are the Public Works Department, Municipal Corporation, Universities, Tribal Welfare Department, District Administration, Industries Department, and Finance Department. 

News

• Plan approved for electronic manufacturing cluster in Uttarakhand (Kashipur):

  The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has approved plans to build an electronic manufacturing cluster at Kashipur in Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. This cluster will be developed by the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCL), which will provide infrastructure and other amenities to industries producing defense electronic equipment, including electric vehicles, within the state. Estimated cost of this project will be around INR 115 crores, which will be shared equally by the state and central governments. As part of the cluster formation, 50 to 60 plots will be made available for electronic industries.

• 207 bridges to be upgraded in Uttarakhand:

  The Uttarakhand government is planning to upgrade 207 single-lane bridges to double-lanes and increase their weight-bearing capacity. The first phase will cover upgrading 100 bridges, and the work is expected to commence soon.