Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment location in recent years — with improved law and order situation and a stable administrative environment. The state has seen a growing surge in popularity among large, medium, and small industries as it pursues the vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy. Industry representatives also made similar comments during a recent meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
A delegation comprising Confederation of Indian Industry President Rajiv Memani, Umashankar Bhartia, the Chairman and Managing Director, India Glycols Ltd, and Sunil Mishra recently met the Chief Minister. They had held detailed discussions on investment, infrastructure, and industrial expansion. The representatives opined that Uttar Pradesh had seen its system and governance model undergo a complete transformation under CM Adityanath. They also noted that working on the ground had become much easier than before, with projects progressing in a time-bound manner.
$1 trillion economy
The delegation said that entrepreneurs were keen to contribute to the vision of making Uttar Pradesh a one-trillion-dollar economy. Discussions were also held with CM Yogi on accelerating industrial development. Following the implementation of the decriminalisation legislation in the state, industry confidence has further strengthened. Additionally, investor-friendly policies and incentives have led to a rise in global investment inflows.
The delegation clearly stated after meeting CM Yogi Adityanath that strict law and order has completely transformed the industrial environment of Uttar Pradesh. The security and administrative stability required for investment decisions are now clearly visible in the state. Rapid development of expressways, industrial corridors, airports, logistics hubs, and basic facilities such as power and water has provided renewed strength to the state’s industrial ecosystem.
Nivesh Mitra 3.0 soon
During discussions with CM Yogi Adityanath, it was highlighted that ease of doing business is no longer limited to policy intent but is being effectively implemented on the ground. The state government’s single-window system, Nivesh Mitra, currently offers more than 525 services across 43 departments. Time-bound digital approvals without physical intervention have made the process of setting up industries simpler and more transparent. The government’s pro-industry policies and swift decision-making continue to encourage investment. In this direction, the upgraded Nivesh Mitra 3.0 will be launched soon, incorporating AI and chatbot features to make the investor journey even smoother.
The representatives said that overall improved law and order, robust infrastructure, transparent administration, and strong government support are positioning Uttar Pradesh as a reliable and stable investment destination. This is why industrialists from across sectors nationwide are highly enthusiastic about new investments and expansion plans in the state. A significant increase in the number of industrial units in Uttar Pradesh is expected in the coming period.