The state is the home of two UNESCO world heritage sites, the Valley of Flowers and Nanda Devi National park. Both are encircled by the Nanda Devi Bio reserve in the surrounding. These Dreamlands share Home to endangered species of flora and fauna, which are exotic and serene. Nanda Devi peak is the 2nd largest peak in India with 7816m height above sea level.

The epic stories of the Vedic period of the region give the state a special mention in history as a part of the Kuru and the Panchal kingdoms (Mahajanapadas). According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the famous sage Vyas composed Mahabharata in Uttarakhand. The major religious practises of Shaivism along with Buddhism and Folk Shamanic are the composition of the area. The people here are known for their simple lifestyle, honest practices, humility, sincere bond with nature, god and other earthly things. The state has various cities with modern city culture and plush lifestyles, best amenities from the globe however, still the people of Uttarakhand cannot be kept away from their core culturalist and traditional values.

The festivals of this rich cultured state include welcoming of the season and the agricultural period like sowing and harvesting with folk songs and dances. The locals believe in the practices of Jaagar, Ancestor spirit worship which is exclusive to the state. It is done to wake up God and the local deities from their inactive state to voluntary forms to solve the problems of the netizens and shower them with blessings. The state is rich in its art forms. Some Dances like Barada Nati, Bhotiya Dance, Chancheri, Chhapeli, Choliya Dance, Jaguars, Jhora, Langvir Dance, Langvir Nritya, Pandav Nritya, Ramola, Shotiya Tribal Folk Dances, Thali-Jadda, and Jhainta are to name a few. The women of the region actively participate in the festivals by being involved in preparing traditional dishes and singing folk songs. The traditional dressing style of Ghagra-Choli with a Rangwali (veil) is the pride of these beautiful women and the big Nose Rings plated with gold adds to the charm. Simple and Daily days in Uttarakhand are not less than festivals for the noble and humble people here, and they take immense delight in celebrating even the small occasions or success. The state is a secular body with a significant number of people belonging to faiths and practises other than Hinduism like Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism and Christianity.

The segregation of the demography of the state is; Hinduism about 82.97%, Islam 13.95%, Sikhism 2.34%, Christianity (0.37%), Buddhism (0.15%), and Jainism (0.09%) as per the census conducted in 2011.

The most popular local foods of the state are; Daal, Bhaat, Kafuli, Phaanu, Baadi, Ras, Bhatt Ki Churdkani, Arsa, Gulgula, Ghat Ke Paranthe, Bhang Ki Chutney, Aalu Ka Jhol, Chainsoo, Aalu Gutook, Kumaoni Raita, Sisunak Saag, Thhatwani, Dubuk, Singodi, Jhangora Ki Kheer.

Generally, People visit this state to meditate and attain peace and salvation, as a recreational activity to cut off from a life full of chaos. The ancient woodcarvers are the artistic professionals, who are highly valued and can be seen earning a livelihood by the same even today. Various architectural pioneers indoors and temples of Garhwal can be seen with the engraving in all the places such as Ransi temple, Srinagar temple, Chandpur fort, Padukeshwar and Devalgarh temple

Garhwal one section of the society is inhabited by people belonging to various ethnic groups and castes, like Rajputs who belonged to the Aryan race, Brahmins migrated after the Rajputs or tribals of Garhwal like Jaunsaris, Jadhs, Marchas and Van Gujars.

Kumaon, the other section of the society is an interesting region with rock paintings like Lakhu Udiyar and Lwethaap, etc. Kumaon is believed to be the origin of Pahari Kalam which is yet another style of painting. The other key art forms of Kumaon are Aipan or Alpana which decorates pieces of cloth, walls and papers with geometric figures which belong to God, Goddesses and the other natural objects of nature. Like Saraswati Chowki, Nav Durga Chowki, Chamunda Hasti Chowki, Janeyu Chowki, Hasan Chowki, Acharya Chowki, Dhuli Arghya Chowki, Durga Thapa etc.

People of the region worship mainly Lord Shiva, Shakti, Kul Devta, Bhumi Devta, Gram Devta and Naga Devta, Naina Devi, Nanda Devi, Gwalla, Bholenath, Airy, Gangnath, Chaumu, Haru and Kail Bisht. Some of them are local gods from the area, and people have esteemed to believe in the same. They attach great customs and festivals to celebrate their deities in general.

The state is famous for wine, woollen items and clothes, handicrafts. The local tribes of the area develop such items as they are highly skilled in art like Ringaal, Rambaans, wooden craftsmanship and other mountain products. The people of the area generally love mountains, and are even called in local terms “Pahari”.

Popular tourist destinations are

• Mussoorie
• Auli
• Kausani
• Lansdowne
• Nag Tibba
• Kedarnath
• Abbott Mount
• Chopta
• Mukteshwar
• Almora
• Chakrata
• Binsar
• Ranikhet
• Uttarkashi
• Tehri
• Dehradun
• Haridwar
• Badrinath
• Munsiyari
• Rishikesh

These are some of the best holiday and relaxing destinations across the country or rather say in the world. As per the classification, out of 115 cities and towns in the State 33 are with Municipal Board status, 9 Cantonment Boards, 30 Nagar Panchayats, 2 Industrial Townships and 41 classified as Census Towns.

2. Agro and Food Processing

The hilly region and the terrain of the state encompass various opportunities of harvest and thus the industries of further processing and storing the produce either as raw materials or semi-processed or fully finalised have huge potentials. Food processing in actuality is any kind of value addition to agricultural or horticultural produce, the raw material will get enhanced and added with value. The kind of additions is like grading, sorting and packaging, segregating, branding which increases the shelf life of food products.

These food processing units are vital linkages between the manufacturing industries and agriculture. This sector tends to be the largest in India and is one of the main employers in the nation. The production, consumption, export and growth prospects have huge scope and thus can challenge all the other sectors. The importance of the sector can also be judged, as India is a vast country, with varying dietary and nutritional requirements, and that too throughout the year. But we have seasonal fruits, vegetables and other crops like rabi, Kharif etc. We need all the products and services at all times of the year, which must have the attribute or services of storage, lest some of the population will not get some of the items.

The government is also helping in the setup of such types of industries by giving various aids and subsidies on a high priority basis, to encourage the life expectancy of the produce with commercialization and value addition too.

• Two-third of passenger cars,
• 50 per cent of tractors,
• 60 per cent of motorcycles
• 50 per cent of the refrigerators manufactured in the country.
• Automobiles and auto component exports valuing US$ 1.39 billion, FY18.

The Panipat Refinery (IOCL) in Panipat is the second-largest oil extracting and making refinery in south Asia. Hence can be a budding career option, for prospects.

Haryana is the leader in sports activities of the country. The infrastructure of sports in the region has a major share in the development of sports. Some of the international players from the region are Sushil Kumar, Vijender Singh, Sandip Singh. Some of the women players are Geeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik and others. These are some of the gems of a country like India.

Some important steps for the industries, and the range of work includes

• Minimizing pre/post-harvest wastage.
• Getting timely products at all times of the year.
• Generating employment and export growth.
• Aiding the agricultural sector directly.
• The range of products is to high in the country India and hence all will be affected in any kind of disruptions in the same like fruit and vegetables; meat and poultry; milk and milk products, alcoholic beverages, fisheries, plantation, grain processing and other consumer product groups like confectionery, chocolates and cocoa products, Soya-based products, mineral water, high protein foods etc.

3. Hydropower plants and generation

Hydroelectric plants generate electric power via various streams of water by the construction of dams called hydropower plants. The production uses the process where the gravitational force of falling or flowing water is used.

India is one of the leading national producers of hydroelectric power according to the records of the year 2008. The potential for hydroelectric power in India is one of the greatest in the world especially in the regions like the state of Uttarakhand, with abundant natural water resources which are perennial. The setup of small hydropower plants can offer many benefits-especially for rural areas and developing countries, which India has many, already. These resources can improve the employment and poverty line ratio of the nation. The practises are environmentally responsible and thus efforts are also being initiated to improve the ideas, processes and technology to deal with ecological and climatic problems. The Government of India has kept these services and plants in priority sectors and thus the region of Uttarakhand can reap the benefit of the setup.

4. Mineral and Resources extraction

The area of the state is rich in nutrients, and even in the extraction same as the middle east nations. Hence there are various opportunities for studies, industries, and even employment in the sector. Some metallic and non-metallic variants are available in the lands of Uttarakhand. The quality is also well developed and is high in demand. Due to the favourable environmental conditions, the minerals found here actually provides INDIA, with good values in terms of Gross domestic products.

5. Tourism

One of the most beautiful places in India is found in the state. With the major share of the tourism sector in the state. The industries and work related to the same can have great value and can add the benefits to the traveller too. It is one of the major pilgrimage centres for the Hindu religion, with places like Kedarnath, Badrinath and other temples. These are a part of Chaar Dham of the Hindus, which are highly respected and a must-visit place for the same are

• Dehradun And Mussoorie – For Natural Beauty
• Nainital And Ranikhet
• Rishikesh And Haridwar – For Adventure sports like river rafting and full filled sports
• Jim Corbett – India’s first and oldest National park
• Almora
• Auli – Hill Station
• Chakrata
• Chopta
• Lansdowne
• Valley Of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib
• Chardham (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath And Kedarnath)
• Dhanaulti
• Kanatal
• Mukteshwar
• Binsar
• Bhimtal
• Uttarkashi
• Landour
• Chamoli
• Pithoragarh
• Munsiyari
• Sattal
• Joshimath
• Naukuchiatal
• Madhyamaheshwar
• Tehri Garhwal
• Bageshwar
• Kausani
• Kumaon
• Ramgarh
• Guptakashi
• Dharchula
• Gaumukh
• Pauri Garhwal
• Rudraprayag
• Devprayag
• Mount Abbott
• Chaukori
• Rajaji National Park
• Bhowali
• Patal Bhuvaneshwar
• Tungnath
• Champawat
• Pangot

6. Waste management and recycling:

Rapid industrialization to attain the maximum growth rate in the last few decades has led us to the danger of life. Since the practises we are following depletes the forest area, water level, flora and fauna while polluting climate and natural resources in India, and more importantly in the world. The rise in temperatures, the reduction in the glacier sizes and snow-capped peaks of the mountainous regions. The repercussions are not just stopping at these harms, there are many more to be followed by, like the waste management system. Therefore, rational, new and sustainable ways of doing business must be researched and developed to sustain the earth and the life in it.

The lack of ideas, technical and financial resources, and the economical issues all adds up to the more engraving and deepening of the situation. The regulations, control and conservative methods are the need of the hour and thus keen eye in the following industrial sector is the need of the hour.

1. Adventure Sport Tourism

Uttarakhand is the best adventure sport playing places in India with sports like river rafting, paragliding, mountaineering, trekking, yacht rafting, hiking, parasailing and others which are all possible in the region. Since the high terrains and beautiful picturesque destinations with relevant geographical areas to perform the tasks are all available, this becomes a good industrial and business option to set up a new business and new sports. Also, this will be an enthralling and exciting career option that may never allow an individual candidate to get bored in any way possible. Best suited for people, who are social, adaptable and adventurous. The people who believe in “Mountains are calling”. Hence this place and this profession become a viable option. Regular additions as per technology and the adrenaline rush may help you grow. Also, you must increase the safety and security of people all over.

2. Computer Training Institute

With the importance of the literate world and technological knowledge on the rise, this sector becomes a part of the emerging sector economy and thus is ready to bloom. With the advent of new arrivals and new ideas, there are various requirements and gaps to fill in. The Government of India and the state is promoting welfare schemes and programs to reach the mark, that is to every household. Especially after the pandemic era, it has become more than a necessity now. There are a lot of schools, colleges, institutes and universities offering some or other kind of assistance but still, there appears to be the need to extend and expand more.

The computer training institute becomes an ideal business option because connecting the loose joints in the society and making it a smooth running venture is an ever-going process. And this will never have a downturn for any aspiring computer-savvy people or the requirements of the world. Hence running a computer training class or program which can add some other values to an individual will be earning a lot of leads and profits, in short as well as long run too.

3. Fish Farming

The state has many freshwater bodies including rivers, the starting of river points. These make the opportunity for fish farming an important option and a part of the economy of Uttarakhand. After the core industries of Uttarakhand, fishing constitutes a major role in the activities of the state. Some fishes found here are Mulley, Monstrous Goonch, Tangra, Butchwa, Indian Trout, and others.

The requirements on the part of the industrial or business sector set up in the field are as follows:

• Specific knowledge base
• Certain physical and mental abilities and skills
• Careful analysis and monitoring of the previous data, rules and regulations
• Safety measures if any
• Technological and technical knowledge about prevalent practises
• Ready for a bad time of the month or year.

Commercial fish farming is an economically sound and relevant career option in the state and even in the whole of India. Many coastal region states have this as the major earning area.

• Growing Cash crops and plants via agriculture

There are plenty of options to choose from, the basic economic activity of agriculture and then selecting a few cash crop plants to have to work for seems a viable and cool option. But this in turn requires technical knowledge and deep research about the environment, climatic conditions, factors of soil and fertilizers, damage control effective measures, nutritional requirements of the land. To adequately grow and nurture the yields, till the time of harvest is the most crucial factor in a successful commercial farming business.

These kinds of crops are simple plants sown to be harvested to earn profits. In previous times these plants were just a small part of a farm but today they have grown into a legit profession that allows the farmer the benefit of living a happy and rich life.

The climatic conditions in the state can make this business a growing business option.

• Horticulture

Production and growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants in some specially curated places other than the normal farms like the greenhouses and nurseries are called horticulture. There are many prospects in the same as career and education for an individual.

• Photography

The world of creatives, aesthetics, storytelling, videos and images are all on the rise. Some also because to get breaks, or for Social media blogging and influencing. So when one gets, best places to shoot with beautiful picturesque sites, natural wonders, best locations like the terrains and mountains of the Himalayan region, Shivalik ranges, then what is the reason not to make a career in the same.

The climate too works as the cherry on the cake, like the conditions represented by cold winters with peaks of mountains or the whole hill itself snow-laden, then the rainy seasons, which already makes the sites more beautiful and clear and makes us in awe for the place. These all add to the natural flavour of the region and help in better clicks and catching the exquisite sites. Thus the state attracts huge tourists, throughout the year for the same reasons.

Though proffer education of lenses, angles, symmetry, light and various other technicalities are prerequisites for the career. Some other related jobs and economic opportunity options relating to the fields are:

• Venue Locator/ Spot Destination
• Cinematography
• Video Editors
• Bloggers
• Vloggers
• Influencers
• Product Stylist
• Videographers
• Storytellers

4. Tourism Business in Uttarakhand

One of the best tourist destinations and hill stations of India attracts tourists from all over India, and also from other countries. Mussoorie, Nainital, Dhanaulti, Lansdowne, Pauri, Sattal, Almora, Kausani, Bhimtal, and Ranikhet are some of them.

With the increase in tourism, the other value added services also rise. The major amongst them are the services of food, stay, and local art shops. Also since the place has many pilgrimage centres for Hinduism, many National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries The restaurant and even hotel, the motel business can bloom, owing to the conditions of the surrounding and the local people.

• Start a Restaurant in Uttarakhand
• Hotel/ motels, bag packers kind of stay lounges
• Local art shops
• Transportation Business