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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
Crop residue, farmer collectives, and biomass industries can unlock fresh incomes, cleaner energy, and stronger agricultural value chains
Varanasi strengthens its reputation as Purvanchal's economic engine by supporting businesses and cutting red tape
Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 6:15 AM ISTLong 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 ISTMore 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 ISTThe Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 consolidates important provisions governing land rights, tenure, use and revenue administration in the state
The policy is a specialised state framework for attracting large private investments in integrated freight and logistics infrastructure
The policy seeks to attract projects across semiconductor fabrication, compound semiconductors, silicon photonics, sensors, discrete semiconductors and assembly, testing, marking and packaging
The policy is intended to encourage private developers to create integrated townships with housing, roads, parks, utilities, commercial areas and social infrastructure
The policy covers athlete identification, training, welfare, education, employment, sports science, institutional development and infrastructure
The scheme aims to develop plug-and-play business parks on government land through private investment to attract GCCs, technology firms and other knowledge-intensive service industries.
The policy offers incentives to attract a Rs 1,000 crore anchor PLA unit and develop a domestic bioplastics manufacturing value chain.
All you need to know about the Plug and Play Industrial Shed Policy (DBFOT Model), 2026
A dedicated Purvanchal Tourism Board could help market the region as a multi-day travel circuit. Excluding Varanasi, many destinations have yet to receive the visibility they deserve
SBI plans to deepen its presence in Eastern Uttar Pradesh by expanding digital banking, MSME and farm lending, while supporting tourism and ODOP industries
The corridor drives Varanasi's massive economic growth, but experts call for expanding tourism strategies to uplift the entire Purvanchal region
UP is positioning Poorvanchal as a major investment hub through industrial clusters, stronger connectivity, GCC incentives and sector-focused policies, says Deepak Kumar
The Union Cabinet has approved two road corridor projects worth ₹25,445 crore in Varanasi to improve connectivity, reduce congestion and enhance access to key religious and urban destinations
Uttar Pradesh has unveiled enhanced startup and data centre incentives for Purvanchal and Bundelkhand to attract investment and support its $1 trillion economy goal
Police will deploy AI-powered camera drones as an additional security measure on the Kanwar Yatra route in the Muzaffarnagar district to ensure a safe and peaceful pilgrimage, officials said on Saturday. The Kanwar Yatra is scheduled to start on July 30 and will conclude on August 11. SSP Sanjai Kumar said CCTV cameras will be installed in the rural and urban areas falling under the yatra route on the Delhi-Haridwar national highway and Ganga Canal road in the district. The cameras will generate real-time alerts to help police detect suspicious activities and respond swiftly. Drone cameras will further provide continuous aerial surveillance, according to the SSP. He said that about 2,500 CCTV cameras will be installed in the district. All police stations on the Kanwar Yatra route will have representatives from the police, health, electricity and sanitation departments to ensure coordination during an emergency. Police will also monitor social media platforms to control ...
The state government said it has more than 3.10 million tonnes of fertiliser in stock and is coordinating with the Centre to ensure uninterrupted supplies during the ongoing kharif sowing season