Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday handed over allocation letters to 17 major companies under the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in the Noida region. The move is expected to bring investments worth thousands of crores and generate over 12,000 jobs, with several companies committing to prioritise local employment.
The initiative marks a significant step in positioning Uttar Pradesh as a rising hub for green energy, electronics, IT, smart manufacturing, and advanced industrial development.
Massive Push for Green Energy and Solar Manufacturing
One of the biggest investments comes from CESC Green Power Ltd, part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which will set up a 3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing unit over 100 acres. The project involves an investment of ₹3,805 crore and is expected to create around 5,000 jobs.
Another major project is from Integrated Batteries India Pvt Ltd, which will establish a 4 GW solar PV cell manufacturing unit on 25 acres with an investment of ₹1,146 crore, generating around 500 jobs.
These projects are expected to strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s position as a key hub for renewable energy manufacturing.
IT and Data Sector Sees Strong Expansion
Several companies announced investments in IT and IT-enabled services (ITES), boosting the state’s digital ecosystem.
- Arsenal Infosolutions Pvt Ltd will invest ₹71.19 crore, creating 1,140 jobs with 40% local employment commitment
- Virtual Employee Pvt Ltd will invest ₹48 crore, generating 600 jobs with 70% local hiring target
- Amadeus India Pvt Ltd will invest ₹160 crore, creating 275 jobs
- Quarks Technosoft Pvt Ltd will set up a data processing centre with an investment of ₹47.47 crore, creating 1,800 jobs
These investments are expected to strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s IT and data infrastructure ecosystem.
Electronics and Manufacturing Sector Gains Momentum
A major share of investments is flowing into electronics and manufacturing industries:
- Sainath Sales and Services Pvt Ltd: ₹37.19 crore investment, 300 jobs
- Suncool Home Appliances Ltd: ₹46.13 crore investment, 532 jobs
- Angility Electrotech Pvt Ltd: ₹35 crore investment, 100 jobs
- Alpha Communication LLP: ₹42.59 crore investment, 150 jobs
- Advance Panels and Switchgears Pvt Ltd: ₹66 crore investment, 200 jobs (EV chargers included)
- Vega Industries Pvt Ltd: ₹91 crore investment, 500 jobs
These projects will boost production of electronics, electrical equipment, EV components, and consumer appliances.
Railway, Textile, and Packaging Industries Also Expand
Key projects in other sectors include:
- JMV LPS Ltd: Railway signalling unit with ₹54.80 crore investment, 405 jobs, 70% local hiring
- Sahu International Attire Pvt Ltd: ₹70 crore textile unit, 1,992 jobs, 70% local employment
- Riddhi Siddhi Papers: ₹59.09 crore AI-based packaging unit, 172 jobs, 85% local employment
These investments are expected to strengthen traditional manufacturing along with advanced industrial technologies.
Focus on Smart Energy and AI-Based Manufacturing
Emerging technology sectors also received strong attention:
- NDSB Infrastructure Pvt Ltd: Smart energy meters and data analytics project worth ₹40.52 crore, creating 217 jobs with 90% local employment
- MAA PET Pvt Ltd: AI-based PET sheet manufacturing unit worth ₹29.84 crore, creating 68 jobs
These projects highlight the state’s shift toward smart energy systems and AI-driven manufacturing.
Uttar Pradesh Emerging as a Modern Industrial Hub
Officials noted that these investments reflect Uttar Pradesh’s transformation from a primarily agriculture-based economy to a diversified industrial powerhouse. The focus areas include green energy, electronics, IT, smart manufacturing, and sustainable industrial growth.
Most companies have also committed to prioritising local youth in recruitment, further strengthening employment opportunities in the region.
About YEIDA (Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority)
YEIDA is a key industrial development body in Uttar Pradesh responsible for planned industrialisation along the Yamuna Expressway region. It plays a crucial role in attracting domestic and global investments in manufacturing, IT, infrastructure, and emerging technology sectors.
