Despite the current economic slump, information technology major Wipro is eyeing to further expand its business footprints in Uttarakhand.

According to the sources IT major is proposing hill state where it has build two units at Haridwar and Kotdwar which have already commenced production.

The sources further revealed that nearly 1,256 industrial units have commenced production in the state taking the benefit of the central industrial package (CIP). The state government has also announced a special integrated industrial policy with an aim to promote industrial growth in the hilly and remote areas

 According to the company officials, most of the conglomerates are now eyeing for expansion proposals in the hill state due to the global slowdown that has already taken a heavy toll on them.

Since a slew of incentives are available in the hill state, these companies are trying to overcome the current crisis.