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Uttar Pradesh Watch

Uttar Pradesh Watch

From manufacturing and clean energy to startups, data centres and MSMEs, Business Standard tracks how Uttar Pradesh is attempting to reshape its economy, attract investment and emerge as one of India’s fastest-growing industrial states

Ubharta Purvanchal conclave: Eastern UP's untapped mine lies above the soil

Crop residue, farmer collectives, and biomass industries can unlock fresh incomes, cleaner energy, and stronger agricultural value chains

Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 6:21 AM IST
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Ubharta Purvanchal: 'Region can create business icons, needs better infra'

Varanasi strengthens its reputation as Purvanchal's economic engine by supporting businesses and cutting red tape

Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 6:15 AM IST
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Fringes to frontline: Purvanchal phoenix rising on growth, investment push

Long defined by a troubled reputation, the region is scripting a new story through connectivity, industry, logistics, investment, and entrepreneurship

Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 6:05 AM IST
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UP tops Maharashtra to become India's No 2 in rooftop solar installations

More than 85,000 people have found employment so far through over 7,000 solar companies operating in the state

Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 10:13 PM IST
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UP emerging as major hub for investment, innovation, industry: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major hub for investment, innovation, and industry. He also apprised people of the changes the state has witnessed since 2017 through his social media account on 'X'. Targeting the previous government, Adityanath said, "Before 2017, UP had neither a clear vision nor a concrete action plan to attract global investment. However, the double-engine government changed this situation. "Under the able leadership of PM Narendra Modi, a new work culture for investment and industrial development was developed in the state with the mantra of Reform, Perform and Transform." The Chief Minister said, "With better law and order, transparent policies and an investment-friendly environment, UP is now emerging as a major hub for investment, innovation and industry. "To take this growing global confidence to new heights, today's meeting with the Singapore delegation will discuss new investment opportunities

UP emerging as major hub for investment, innovation, industry: CM Yogi
Updated On : 28 Oct 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 (First Amendment-2022): Incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy superseded the startup-related provisions of the Uttar Pradesh IT and Startup Policy, 2016 and the Uttar Pradesh IT and Startup Policy, 2017-22

Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 (First Amendment-2022): Incentives, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy, 2022: Incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy covers a broad textile value chain, from sericulture, spinning, weaving and knitting to processing, garment manufacturing, technical textiles and common infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy, 2022: Incentives, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2022: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy is the state government's principal investment and development framework for tourism and hospitality projects

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2022: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

UP Warehousing and Logistics Policy, 2022: Features, incentives, eligibility, implementation

The policy provides financial and regulatory support for a wide range of storage and freight-handling facilities

UP Warehousing and Logistics Policy, 2022: Features, incentives, eligibility, implementation
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

UP Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy, 2025: Key features, eligibility and implementation

The Uttar Pradesh government notified the policy on September 4, 2025, but made eligible capital expenditure incurred from April 1, 2025 claimable under the framework

UP Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy, 2025: Key features, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy, 2021: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy, 2021, is an investment and infrastructure framework intended to encourage private data centre development in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy, 2021: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh EV Subsidy Portal: Eligibility, benefits, application process and implementation

The EV Subsidy Portal is an online system developed by the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department to receive, verify, process and track claims for electric-vehicle purchase incentives

Uttar Pradesh EV Subsidy Portal: Eligibility, benefits, application process and implementation
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy, 2023-24: Key provisions, licensing framework and implementation

The Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy, 2023-24, was the state government's annual framework for regulating alcoholic beverages and collecting excise revenue during FY24

Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy, 2023-24: Key provisions, licensing framework and implementation
Updated On : 26 Sep 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy, 2025-30: Key features, incentives, and eligibility

The policy is a state-level framework for helping Uttar Pradesh-based businesses sell goods and services outside India

Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy, 2025-30: Key features, incentives, and eligibility
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Global Capability Centres Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, and eligibility

The policy provides financial and administrative support to companies establishing Global Capability Centres in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Global Capability Centres Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, and eligibility
Updated On : 23 Sep 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Film Policy, 2023: Key features, subsidies, eligibility and implementation

The policy provides financial assistance and administrative facilitation to eligible producers who shoot films or digital audiovisual productions in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Film Policy, 2023: Key features, subsidies, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industry Policy, 2023: Key features, incentives, and eligibility

The policy is a state framework for encouraging enterprises to convert agricultural and horticultural produce into food products with a longer shelf life or higher commercial value

Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industry Policy, 2023: Key features, incentives, and eligibility
Updated On : 14 Sep 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

UP Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Sector Development Policy, 2025: Key incentives, eligibility

The policy took effect from its notification date and is to remain operative for five years, subject to any earlier amendment or cancellation

UP Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Sector Development Policy, 2025: Key incentives, eligibility
Updated On : 11 Sep 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy is a state framework for promoting the production, storage, transport and use of green hydrogen and green ammonia

Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 07 Sep 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

UP Higher Education Incentive Policy 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy is a financial-incentive framework intended to encourage sponsoring bodies to establish new private universities in Uttar Pradesh

UP Higher Education Incentive Policy 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

UP Industrial Land and Revenue Frameworks: Land use, land banks

The Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 consolidates important provisions governing land rights, tenure, use and revenue administration in the state

UP Industrial Land and Revenue Frameworks: Land use, land banks
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Multi-Modal Logistics Park Policy, 2024: Key features

The policy is a specialised state framework for attracting large private investments in integrated freight and logistics infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Multi-Modal Logistics Park Policy, 2024: Key features
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives

The policy seeks to attract projects across semiconductor fabrication, compound semiconductors, silicon photonics, sensors, discrete semiconductors and assembly, testing, marking and packaging

Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Township Policy, 2023: Key features, eligibility and implementation

The policy is intended to encourage private developers to create integrated townships with housing, roads, parks, utilities, commercial areas and social infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Township Policy, 2023: Key features, eligibility and implementation
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 6:00 PM IST