UP Government’s Vision for Industrial Growth: Mapping Vacant Land for Development

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is taking a significant step to promote industrial growth and ensure optimal use of vacant land in the state. In line with this, the government has decided to map vacant industrial land by gathering data from all functional and non-functional industrial projects. This centralized database aims to provide clear insights into the available vacant land across various industrial bodies and regions in UP, facilitating better planning, investment, and industrial expansion.

According to government officials, the initiative will focus on compiling detailed information about over 42,000 functional industrial units spread across nine industrial bodies. These bodies include major authorities such as the Noida, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), and UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC). Additionally, other regional authorities like the Lucknow Industrial Development Authority (LIDA), Satharia Industrial Development Authority (SIDA), Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA), and UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) will also contribute to the creation of this database.

One of the most notable areas covered by this initiative is Gautam Budh Nagar, which includes Noida, GNIDA, and YEIDA. The district alone hosts around 15,000 functional industrial projects, making it a significant contributor to the overall industrial landscape in the state. The UP government aims to enhance the industrial capacity by identifying available land plots, which could be allocated to new industries seeking to set up operations.

Invest UP, the investment promotion and facilitation agency of the state government, has been entrusted with the task of gathering the data. This includes collecting information on both functional industrial units and vacant plots across all the industrial zones. The initiative will help government authorities and industrialists to access detailed information about available land for new industries, which will play a crucial role in attracting both domestic and global investments to the region.

The land bank initiative is designed to create a centralized platform that will help in identifying empty industrial plots. This will not only benefit the government and its authorities but will also offer critical data for investors looking to purchase industrial plots for setting up businesses in UP. As per the plans, Invest UP will hire a consultant to conduct the survey and compile the data, which will include the assessment of available areas within each industrial authority.

The survey will focus on identifying both functional and non-functional industrial units and vacant plots. Detailed information will be collected about the type and size of industrial units, the investment scale, and other related parameters. This data will be included in the land bank, making it easier for businesses to locate suitable industrial plots.

An important part of the process is the development of a mobile application that will allow easy access to the land bank. The application will be designed to upload and store the database, ensuring that both the government and industrialists can conveniently access the details whenever required. This app will enhance the efficiency of the land bank by providing real-time data and eliminating the need for physical visits to registration offices.

The UP government has emphasized the importance of attracting investment to the state and boosting industrial activities. As part of this effort, various industrial authorities have been urged to launch new plot schemes in their respective regions to generate investor interest. The goal is to offer more industrial plots for sale and attract businesses to set up their operations in UP, which will, in turn, contribute to the state's economic growth.

The entire process of creating the land bank and compiling the data is expected to be completed within the next four to five months. Once the survey is conducted and the data is gathered, the comprehensive database will be ready for use. This centralized land bank will be a valuable tool for the state’s industrial development plans, making it easier for businesses to find available land and streamline the process of setting up industries in Uttar Pradesh.