The Uttarakhand Export Policy (2021-2026)

The Uttarakhand Export Policy (2021-2026) is designed to transform the state into a leading export hub by leveraging its unique natural resources and improving its logistics framework. It aligns with national goals to boost international trade through both fiscal and non-fiscal support for local industries.

Simplified Mechanism: Establish a proactive institutional framework for rapid export growth.
Infrastructure Strengthening: Develop and upgrade warehouses, Inland Container Depots (ICDs), and cold storage facilities.
Enhance Focus Sectors: Boost potential in key areas like pharmaceuticals, automobiles, handicrafts, and organic agriculture through value addition.
Increase Export Share: Aim to increase the share of exports from 0.48% to 1% of the State’s GSDP.
Employment and Investment: Create 50,000 new jobs and attract ₹10,000 crore in investment for Export Oriented Units (EOUs).

Logistics Support: Initiatives to reduce logistics costs and improve the efficiency of the logistics chain.
Certification Reimbursement: MSMEs can get up to ₹75,000 for product testing charges and 25% of annual certification fees (up to ₹50,000 per model).
Financial Assistance: Access to pre-shipment and post-shipment finance from commercial banks at concessional rates.
Preferential Market Access: Priority for Uttarakhand-based manufacturers in state government procurement of electronic products.
Infrastructure Upgrades: Planned cargo terminals at airports and improved rail-road connectivity to industrial clusters.

Manufacturing & Service Exporters: Entities in identified focus sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and IT/ITeS.
Agri-Exporters: Farmers and units involved in exporting organic agriculture, horticulture, and processed foods.
New & Existing Units: Both established exporters and new start-ups looking to enter international markets.

Importer-Exporter Code (IEC): Mandatory PAN-based 10-digit code obtained from the DGFT.
Entity Proof: Identity and business proof based on the business type (Proprietorship, LLP, or Company).
Bank Details: A cancelled cheque with the entity's pre-printed name.
Address Proof: Registered office or business address documentation.

Obtain IEC: Apply online via the DGFT portal with a processing fee of ₹500.

Portal Registration: Register on the Invest Uttarakhand (Nivesh Mitra) single-window system.

Submit Claims: Apply for specific fiscal incentives or subsidies online through the state industrial portal with supporting export documentation.

Verification: The State Level Empowered Committee or Export Promotion Cell reviews applications for approvals and disbursements.