Virendra Singh Rawat

Uttar Pradesh govt eyes five-fold increase in EV charging stations

The state is also among the leaders in the registration of EVs across different vehicle categories.

Uttar Pradesh steps up outreach to attract big-ticket global investments

Uttar Pradesh steps up efforts to attract foreign investment in manufacturing, semiconductors, electronics and data centres

IIM Lucknow to incubate rural women-led startups, enterprises in UP

Under this programme, nearly 150 women-led rural enterprises will receive structured incubation support from IIM Lucknow for a period of 18 months

Uttar Pradesh fast-tracks acquisition of 25,000 hectares near expressways

"The district officials have been directed to expedite the process of identifying the land parcels for acquisition under the IMLC blueprint," a senior official said.

Uttar Pradesh govt taps global markets for processed food exports

Uttar Pradesh is expanding processed food exports to global markets, with shipments rising to ₹1,132 crore in FY26 and exporters now present across all 75 districts

Religious tourism driving housing, commercial realty boom in Uttar Pradesh

Surging faith tourism is fuelling demand for housing and commercial property in UP's religious hubs, with real estate investment rising 66% in H1CY26

Uttar Pradesh eyes ₹10,000 crore investment in energy value chain

UP targets ₹10,000 crore investment as power demand rises; UPPCL, MP Power Management Company sign MoU for 2,000 MW peak power procurement and power banking

Uttar Pradesh showcases historical tourism to Japanese delegation

The visiting delegation from Yamanashi Prefecture is on a five-city tour covering New Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Greater Noida and Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh nets investment worth ₹35,000 crore in renewable energy

Uttar Pradesh attracts over ₹35,400 crore in renewable energy proposals, with five projects in Gautam Buddha Nagar expected to create more than 20,000 jobs and boost the state's green-energy push

Gorakhpur gets industrial boost with 2,000-acre township land bank

GIDA is developing a 2,000-acre industrial township in Dhuriapar, strengthening Gorakhpur's position as an emerging manufacturing and investment hub in Eastern UP

UP govt fast-tracks expressway expansion with ₹15,400 crore allocation

In the Uttar Pradesh supplementary budget 2026-27, the Yogi Adityanath government has granted ₹6,500 crore for land acquisition for construction of the proposed Vindhya Expressway

Private firms to invest ₹1,100 crore in Uttar Pradesh's transport infra

Private firms are likely to invest ₹1,100 crore in 18 modern bus terminals in Uttar Pradesh as the state expands its transport PPP model and electric bus network

Industrial infrastructure gets fresh impetus with UPSIDA board approval

UPSIDA approves new industrial areas in Fatehpur and Ayodhya, backed by a ₹9,000 crore budget to boost manufacturing, investment, jobs, and industrial infrastructure

UP govt tables ₹59,019 cr Supplementary Budget with focus on key sectors

The Supplementary Budget allocates higher spending for industrial development, agriculture, energy and infrastructure, taking Uttar Pradesh's total FY27 Budget to over ₹9.71 trillion

Uttar Pradesh agri markets' income rises 15% to over ₹2,300 crore in FY26

Uttar Pradesh's notified agricultural markets reported a sharp rise in revenue as the state pushes mandi modernisation, digital integration and farm processing units

Uttar Pradesh logs 53% jump in real estate investment at ₹68,328 crore

This was higher than the capital investments of ₹28,411 crore and ₹44,526 crore in the housing and commercial real estate recorded during calendar years 2023 and 2024 respectively

'True measure of success will be no of industries that become operational'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath outlines the roadmap to a $1 trillion economy, driven by infrastructure, manufacturing, MSMEs, exports and investment-led growth

UP lines up ₹6 trn investment projects, targets ₹8 trn for GBC 5.0

Uttar Pradesh has lined up projects worth ₹6 trillion for GBC 5.0 and aims to expand the pipeline to ₹8 trillion as it accelerates industrial investments

Mega infra projects worth ₹47,600 crore to take wings in Uttar Pradesh

UP Cabinet clears four expressway projects worth over ₹47,600 crore to strengthen connectivity, create an expressway grid, and support the state's $1 trillion economy goal

9 mega industrial zones on anvil to boost private investments in UP

UP plans nine mega industrial zones with plug-and-play facilities, skill hubs and employment centres to attract large private investments and boost manufacturing