Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh intensified its efforts to fast-track industrial development and accelerate land readiness during a high-level review meeting chaired by Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ at Invest UP on Tuesday. The meeting brought together officials from Noida, Greater Noida, YEIDA, GIDA, and BIDA to review progress and identify bottlenecks in the state’s industrial infrastructure and policy implementation.
Speeding Up Land Acquisition and Industrial Park Development
During the meeting, ministers and officials emphasized the importance of making industrial plots investor-ready within stipulated timelines. Departments were directed to expedite land acquisition processes, clear bottlenecks, and streamline approvals, ensuring that the state’s industrial parks are equipped for swift operationalization.
Officials from various industrial authorities updated the minister on ongoing land allocation, park development status, and upcoming connectivity and logistics infrastructure projects. The meeting also reviewed plans for new NIRMAN Kshetras, designed to host large anchor industries and integrated supply-chain ecosystems.
Data-Driven Industrial Planning
Minister Nandi highlighted the need for robust data infrastructure to guide industrial development. Updates were sought on factory registrations, verification systems, and utilization of allotted plots. Officials informed the minister about a statewide industrial survey being conducted with specialized agencies. The consolidated survey report is expected to help refine cluster development strategies and inform policy decisions, further enhancing industrial efficiency across the state.
From Intent to Execution
Emphasizing urgency, Minister Nandi called for a transition from “intent to execution” with precision. Departments were instructed to adopt a “zero-error, maximum output in minimum time” approach, strengthening coordination among agencies and ensuring swift action in approvals, documentation, and field-level implementation.
Ease of Doing Business and Investor Facilitation
The review also focused on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms, including performance evaluation of the Rationalised Single Window Act, time-bound approval mechanisms, and issuance of functionality certificates. Nandi urged authorities to intensify investor facilitation, ensuring that every approval—particularly those related to land, utilities, and compliance—is delivered promptly.
Industrial development authorities were also asked to optimize land pricing structures, plan plug-and-play facilities, and enhance park connectivity to attract investments. Representatives from Noida and YEIDA provided updates on the progress of industrial park development, infrastructure upgrades, and upcoming logistics facilities.
State’s Industrial Ambition
Highlighting the significance of the initiatives, Minister Nandi said, “Uttar Pradesh’s USD 1 trillion economy ambition hinges on speed, coordination, and data-backed decision-making. Efficiency, transparency, and swift execution must remain central to our industrial roadmap.”
The meeting was attended by Minister of State Jaswant Singh Saini, ACS (Infrastructure & Industrial Development) Alok Kumar, MSME & Export Promotion Secretary and Invest UP CEO Pranjal Yadav, and senior representatives from all industrial development authorities.
Progress and Outlook
The Invest UP team presented an overview of the state’s manufacturing trajectory since 2023, highlighting progress in unit operations, investor onboarding, and land allotment. With a sharpened focus on land readiness, data-driven planning, and investor-friendly reforms, Uttar Pradesh aims to solidify its position as a leading industrial hub in India, driving employment, economic growth, and infrastructure development.
