Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has approved a series of proposals concerning industrial land acquisition, industrial park development and plot allotment rules at its 52nd board meeting.
The decisions include proposals to acquire land for industrial development in Hardoi, Chitrakoot and Mirzapur, develop a pharmaceutical park in Lalitpur with private-sector participation, and revise the eligibility criteria for allotment of certain industrial plots.
The meeting was chaired by Alok Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary for Infrastructure and Industrial Development.
UPSIDA Approves Industrial Land Proposals in Three Districts
The board approved proposals to acquire land for industrial use in Hardoi, Chitrakoot and Mirzapur. The decisions form part of the authority’s efforts to make land available for industrial units and support the development of industrial areas.
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It also approved a proposal to develop a pharmaceutical park in Lalitpur with private-sector participation under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework.
In Kanpur Nagar, the board cleared a proposal to arrange land for a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bottling plant and a terminal associated with the bulk supply of gas by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
Kannauj Perfume Park Map Approved
The board approved the layout plan for the Perfume Park in Kannauj. It also directed that industrial units on plots already allotted in the park be established and made operational at the earliest.
In another decision, the revised layout plan for Trans Ganga City in Unnao received approval.
These decisions cover the development and planning of industrial sites in the respective locations.
Minimum Evaluation Score Reduced for Larger Plots
The board approved a change in the criteria for allotting industrial plots measuring more than 500 square metres.
Under the revised rules, the minimum evaluation score required for allotment has been reduced from 60 to 50 points.
The board also approved new building construction rules applicable to industrial development authorities.
Engineering Vacancies to Be Filled on Deputation
The meeting also approved a proposal to fill vacant posts in the engineering cadre through deputation.
The decisions covered industrial land acquisition, the development and planning of industrial parks, changes to plot allotment criteria, construction regulations and staffing arrangements.
The approvals were granted at UPSIDA’s 52nd board meeting under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Alok Kumar (IAS: 1993: UP).
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