Uttar Pradesh

The Ganges River has bestowed upon the state a glorious history of industrial and agricultural prosperity.

Last updated: March 8, 2024

Over 143,000 MSMEs and heavy industrial units in the state.

Longest road, rail and river network among all Indian states.

State's population of over 200m is equivalent to that of Brazil.

12 major rivers pass through the state, offering opportunities.

Agra, Lucknow, Sarnath, Allahabad, Varanasi draw global tourists.

US$ 254.12 bn GSDP recorded during fiscal year 2019-20.

UP recorded exports worth US$ 18.83 billion in FY22.

Between October 2019-December 2021, FDI inflows stood at

Lucknow

3rd

largest state economy in India, backed by strong agricultural and industrial output as well as modern manufacturing and IT prowess.

ODOP

Uttar Pradesh is working on a One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme to aid investment in the traditional industries of districts.

US$ 66bn

investment commitment received on the first day of the two-day Uttar Pradesh Investors’ Summit 2018, recording strong success.

Tourism

Uttar Pradesh is a popular tourist destination with places such as Agra, Sarnath, Allahabad, and Varanasi drawing global visitors.

Agriculture

The state is a leading producer of multiple food and horticulture crops such as wheat, sugarcane, potato, mango, among others.

Industrial Corridors

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and Amritsar-Delhi-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (ADKIC) run through the state, providing opportunities.

Milk

Largest producer of milk in India, 2nd largest producer of leather products in India. These support vast allied industries in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy 2021

The aim is to Establish UP as preferred investment destination for Data Centre industry
Uttar Pradesh Oxygen Promotion Production Policy

The policy was introduced with an aim to leverage the opportunities of oxygen manufacturing and to make Uttar Pradesh “Atma-Nirbhar” in the production of oxygen – both for medical and industrial purposes.
Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020

This policy aims to secure a position in top 3 states in the “States’ Startup Ranking” conducted by, GoI
Milk Policy 2018

To establish UP as the leading milk producing statealong with keeping the state as a frontrunner in the field of milkproduction, to ensure balanced economic development of thestate and provide maximum benefit to all the stakeholders. 

UP Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2017

The Policy is aimed at promoting the growth of Electronics Manufacturing Industry in the state by providing single window assistance for setting up ESDM units.

UP Food Processing Policy 2017

The policy will help to ensure fair and remunerative price of the produce to the growers, value addition to the price of raw produce and promote the setting up of the food processing industry. 
Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2017 (Draft)

The Policy objectives are to establish Uttar Pradesh as a nationally and internationally competitive investment destination thereby generating employment and igniting sustainable, inclusive and balanced economic growth of the state.
Handloom, Power-loom, Silk,Textile and Garmenting Policy 2017

To generate maximum employment in the textile sector in Uttar Pradesh by attracting new investment and up-gradation of technology to improve the standard of living of the poor.  
Civil Aviation Promotion Policy 2017

To create a conducive business environment, provide adequate incentives for the development of robust civil aviation infrastructure and to aid in attracting investments to realize the untapped potential in the aviation sector.

Uttar Pradesh Pharmaceutical Industry Policy, 2018

This policy takes ahead the vision and objectives of State's Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2017 and provides attractive incentives to develop supporting ecosystem for a competitive Pharma industry in Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh Information Technology & Start-Up Policy 2017-2022

To help develop IT as a vehicle for holistic socioeconomic development of Uttar Pradesh with a focus on creating employment, promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and enhanced quality of life.

UP Tourism Policy

To establish UP as a preferred tourism destination in India and achieve the country's highest tourist arrival and tourism receipts, driving employment generation and ensuring best visitor experience. 
UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy

This will help maximise warehousing and logistics capabilities in the state. Also creating a vibrant ecosystem in the sector and increasing the competitiveness of goods produced in the state both in the domestic and global market. 
UP Bioenergy Policy 2018

For effective implementation of state bioenergy resources.
UP SEZ Policy 2007

To help develop SEZs in the state.

Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development

+91-522-2238283; 2239530

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The agency is dedicated to facilitating investment in industrial and service sectors, besides resolving problems related to existing and up-coming industries as well as different Government departments.

Single Window System - Nivesh Mitra

+91-522-2238902

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To transform the state of Uttar Pradesh into the most preferred investment destination in India.

Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of UP

+91-9415034083

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The premier Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry represents large, medium and small units in private, co-operative and public sectors.

National Chamber of Industries and Commerce, UP

+91-562-2623552

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One of the premier federal organizations of Indian trade and industry with membership of above 1000 companies & trade / commodity bodies affiliated to it.

Key Investment Agency

Key Growth Sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture
Automobile
Automobile Components
Aviation
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Construction
Defence Manufacturing
Electrical Machinery
Electronic Systems
Food Processing
IT and BPM
Pharmaceuticals
Railways
Renewable Energy
Retail & E-commerce
Roads and Highways
Telecom
Textiles and Garments
Tourism
Wellness

Key Investors

LG Electronics runs a manufacturing facility in Greater Noida.

Samsung operates the world's largest mobile manufacturing plant in Greater Noida.

HCL Technologies operates its global headquarters at Noida.

Yamaha Motors runs a major manufacturing plant in Greater Noida.

Xerox, a supplier of print and digital solutions, operates a manufacturing plant in Noida.

Investment Opportunities

US$2.8b Defence Corridor

Defence industrial production corridor in Bundelkhand - a region between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh - will generate 250,000 jobs.

Manufacturing Clusters

3 Integrated Manufacturing Clusters of about 1,010 ha each have been proposed at Kanpur, Allahabad and Aligarh-Agra.

Smart Cities Mission

Aligarh, Kanpur, Allahabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Bareilly, Moradabad and Saharanpur cities have been identified in Uttar Pradesh, for development under the Smart Cities Mission.

Industrial Zone

coming up at Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR) and Meerut-Muzaffarnagar Industrial Area (MMIA).

Industrial Township

Integrated Industrial Township (IIT) in Greater Noida, spread across 303 ha; Shaktiman Mega Food Park over 30 ha in Jagdishpur

The widening of the Varanasi-Prayagraj route

into a six-lane project as part of NH-19 is underway,

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State Attractions

Taj Mahal- One of the 7 Wonders of the World
Bara Imambara, Lucknow- one of the most famous monuments in the city
General view of the ghats and the Ganges River at night in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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