Development of Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked by Shri Atul Garg to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry sought details on the progress of industrial corridors in Uttar Pradesh, including financial allocations, private investments, employment figures, and measures for streamlining clearances.

Who asked / answered

Shri Atul Garg (asked), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (answered)

What the government said

• One Industrial township, two Integrated Manufacturing Clusters, one Multi Modal Logistics Hub, and one Multi Modal Transport Hub approved in Uttar Pradesh
• Total funds released by NICDIT: ₹1,795.84 crore
• Funds released for IMC Prayagraj in 2025-26: ₹323.09 crore
• 27 Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Clusters, Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, and an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster developed
• 33,068 registered factories employing 38.09 lakh workforce, including 2.09 lakh women
• 1.18 crore employment generated by MSMEs
• Single Window System for faster clearances
• Exemption from public consultation for projects in approved industrial estates
• Nivesh Mitra 3.0 for online processing of approvals

Points worth noting

• Funds released for IMC Agra: ₹2.50 crore (only 2.50 crore out of ₹1,812 crore approved)
• IMC Agra project pending Supreme Court clearance due to Taj Trapezium Zone restrictions
• MMTH Boraki project's master plan and cost estimates under preparation
• No specific figure provided for private sector investments attracted by the initiative
• No specific figure provided for direct/indirect employment from new manufacturing units