The Uttar Pradesh government has approved business parks, logistics parks and plug-and-play industrial sheds schemes. This will increase investment, generate employment and help in setting up industries faster.
Lucknow. “Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme-2025” has been approved in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The objective of this scheme is to develop a world-class plug-and-play business park in the state, which will attract global investment, increase employment opportunities and accelerate industrial development.
Under this scheme, such business parks will be created where big companies can set up their offices, Research and Development (R&D) centres, Global Capability Center (GCC) and operation centres. Ready-to-operate facilities will be available in these parks, which will enable rapid expansion in service and technical sectors.
Ready-to-use infrastructure will reduce cost and time.
According to Alok Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development, currently due to lack of ready infrastructure, projects get delayed and cost increases. This scheme will solve this problem.
Under this scheme, modern and ready-made infrastructure will be provided, which will:
- investment will increase rapidly
- employment opportunities will be created
- State revenue will increase
- MSME and startups will get a boost
- Industrial clustering will be strengthened
Development will happen through DBFOT model
The scheme will be implemented on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. This will increase private sector participation and projects will be implemented in a timely and better manner. Each business park will be developed for 45 years, which can be extended for a further 45 years. After this the property will be handed over to the government.
key points:
- Provision of minimum 10 acres of land
- Flexibility as per location
- Upfront Land Premium and Revenue Sharing
Private developer will have full responsibility
The selected developer will be given responsibility for all aspects of the scheme. The application and tender process will be conducted by the respective Industrial Development Authority.
The process will include:
- proposal invitation
- technical evaluation
- Selection by Screening Committee
- final land allotment
It will be mandatory to submit progress report
The developer will have to submit progress and financial reports every six months. This will include information on work status, cost and deadlines. All tenders will be issued as per PPP guidelines and approval from the concerned department will be mandatory.
Manufacturing and logistics cluster approved in Sambhal
The Cabinet has also approved Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster (IMLC) in Sambhal district near Ganga Expressway. Facilities like roads, drainage, fire station, water supply, electricity will be developed in this project.
- Total cost: Rs 293.59 crore
- Sanctioned amount: Rs 245.42 crore
- Construction Model: EPC
This project will increase investment in the area and create new employment opportunities.
Green signal given to Multimodal Logistics Park in Greater Noida
Under ‘Uttar Pradesh Multi Modal Logistics Park Policy-2024’, Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) will be built on 174.12 acres of land in Greater Noida.
Main characteristics:
- Minimum investment Rs 1000 crore
- 30% front-end land subsidy
- Land allotment through e-auction
Reserve price and deadline fixed
- Reserve price of land: Rs 11,000 per square meter
- Duration of project completion: 7 years
- 40% work mandatory in first 3 years
In special circumstances, additional time of 2 years may be given.
Plug-and-Play Industrial Sheds Scheme-2026 approved
The Cabinet has also approved “Plug-and-Play Industrial Sheds Scheme-2026”. Its objective is to provide ready-to-start infrastructure to industries. Under this scheme, pre-made sheds will be available, which will:
- costs will be lower
- production will start soon
- employment will increase
Which areas will benefit?
Priority areas in this scheme:
- Electronics and EV Components
- auto sector
- Textile and Garment
- food processing
- Defense and Aerospace
PPP model and land conditions
- The ownership of the land will remain with the authority
- The developer will operate for 45 years
- Maximum extension possible for 15 years
- Minimum 10 acres of land
After completion of the project period, all the assets will be handed back to the government.