The United States ambassador to India, Kenneth I Juster made a courtesy visit to the residence of chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat here on Wednesday.
Currently on a tour of Uttarakhand, the US ambassador discussed various issues related to Uttarakhand and investments while meeting the chief minister. He also discussed the possibilities for American investment in Uttarakhand.
Juster said work is being undertaken through United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Uttarakhand regarding the health of women and infants.
The CM said that in addition to being close to the national Capital, Uttarakhand has a secure environment and is connected by road, rail and air service.
There are considerable possibilities for investment in the spheres of tourism, power, education, health, Yoga, food processing and other sectors.
A large number of industrial enterprises have been set up in the industrial estates of the state.
There is considerable scope for pharmaceutical industry too in the state. Rawat also recalled that a large number of investors had been attracted to the state during the investors summit held in the State last year.
A conducive atmosphere is being developed by the government to attract the maximum possible number of entrepreneurs, he added. Various officials of US and the state government were also present during the meeting.