Haridwar, Oct. 8 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the 7th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo-2026 in Haridwar.

Addressing the event, CM Dhami said that Haridwar, besides being a spiritual city, has emerged as a major hub of industrial development in Uttarakhand. He said such events provide a common platform for industry, trade, investment and innovation, and play an important role in accelerating the state's economic growth.

The Chief Minister said entrepreneurs, traders and investors play a crucial role in the economic progress of any state. "Establishment of industries creates new employment opportunities, promotes technology and innovation, and strengthe...