In a major push for local empowerment and economic revival, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced a series of sweeping policy decisions aimed at boosting employment, promoting local enterprises, and attracting investments.

A key highlight is the amendment to the Uttarakhand Procurement Manual, which now mandates that government works up to ₹10 crore across departments be allotted exclusively to local individuals and registered local firms, reported Jagran News.

The move is expected to generate significant job opportunities for state residents and strengthen the local economy.

For the first time, the government has also created a system to provide purchase preference to self-help groups (SHGs), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and locally produced goods. CM Dhami said that this is part of the state’s broader mission to raise living standards and ensure inclusive development.

Additionally, the cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Mega Industrial and Investment Policy-2025 to promote industrial growth in both the plains and hilly regions. This policy is designed to position the state as a competitive destination for national and international capital investment.

In another landmark decision, Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to implement a comprehensive Yoga Policy, aiming to transform yoga into a social, economic, and tourism-based model, the report added.

The initiative is projected to create over 13,000 jobs, including employment for 10,000 yoga instructors and the certification of 2,500 yoga teachers.

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