Private Sector Development
The private sector is the engine of inclusive economic growth and an essential partner in the fight against poverty and climate change. The behaviour and performance of firms determines how poor people access goods and services, shapes labour market opportunities and is a critical source of development finance.
Uttarakhand: Integrated Actions for Improving Health Status of Mothers & Children
Uttarakhand was created from the Himalayan districts of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. 86% of the state is hilly spanning four distinct geographic regions - Upper Himalayas, Mid Himalayas, Lower Himalayas and Plains. However, the majority of it’s over 1 crore population lives in the foothills and plains. Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are the two wholly plain districts of the state, they account for 10% of land area and approximately 35% of the population. At 30% these two districts have the highest decadal population growth rate in the country and also lag the state average on mortality rates as well as other health and nutrition indicators.
