Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Promises Action on Kumaon Traders’ Concerns
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met traders and business representatives in Haldwani.
The traders discussed problems involving taxes, market fees, parking, land leases and business facilities.
They also asked for better markets for local products and help for young entrepreneurs.
Dhami said traders and industries are important to the state’s economy.
He promised that the government would work on the concerns raised.
The state is using an online system to make business procedures easier.
The government said more than 29,000 small and medium businesses have been created recently.
A ₹200 crore fund has also been established under the startup policy.
Uttarakhand wants its local products and industries to grow in both the hills and the plains.
Pushkar Singh Dhami met Kumaon traders, industry representatives and trade-body officials in Haldwani.
Representatives raised concerns about GST procedures, mandi fees, encroachment, parking and lease renewals.
Dhami said the government would pursue a safe, transparent and simpler business environment.
More than 29,000 MSME units have reportedly created jobs for around 1.27 lakh youth.
The state is promoting local products, industrial parks, startups and investment across hill and plain districts.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Kumaon traders, industry representatives and trade-body officials.
- What
- A dialogue was held to discuss traders’ concerns and government measures supporting business, MSMEs and investment.
- When
- The meeting took place; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- ITC Fortune in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Traders sought action on business obstacles and better support for local products, entrepreneurs and industrial development.
Traders and Industry Representatives
Uttarakhand Government
Business regulations and costs
Traders and Industry Representatives
Representatives sought simpler GST procedures and raised concerns about mandi fees, encroachment and lease renewal.
Uttarakhand Government
Pushkar Singh Dhami said the government is working toward a safe, transparent and simple business environment.
Market access and entrepreneurship
Traders and Industry Representatives
Traders asked for better market access for local products and support for young entrepreneurs.
Uttarakhand Government
The government cited Invest Mitra, its startup policy, a ₹200 crore venture fund and the One District, Two Products initiative as support measures.
Regional industrial development
Traders and Industry Representatives
Business representatives raised concerns about facilities and expansion in different areas.
Uttarakhand Government
Dhami said industrial development should reach hill districts as well as the plains, citing planned and developing industrial facilities.
- Meeting location
- ITC Fortune, Haldwani
- Issues raised
- GST procedures, mandi fee, encroachment, parking, lease renewal and facility expansion
- Online business services
- More than 206 services from 26 major departments are available through Invest Mitra
- MSME growth
- More than 29,000 new MSME units have been established in recent years
- Employment reported
- Around 1.27 lakh youth have gained employment through these MSME units
- Startup funding
- The Uttarakhand government has established a ₹200 crore venture fund
- Industrial parks
- Land has been identified in Chamoli, Pauri and Almora