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Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a model for e-governance-driven industrial development, with the state’s digital-first approach transforming investor confidence, infrastructure delivery, and administrative transparency. Spearheaded by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), the initiative is positioning the state as a frontrunner in the Ease of Doing Business index.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the key reforms and their impact.
Key Highlights of the Digital Transformation
• Entrepreneurs now have access to 37 types of services online via the Nivesh Mitra portal
• In FY 2024–25, 9,719 applications were processed—up nearly 60 percent from 6,094 in FY 2020–21
• Investor satisfaction with Nivesh Mitra reached 96.63 percent, reflecting improved service delivery
• Land allotment for mega industrial units is now completed within 15 days, while general e-auction timelines have been halved from 30 to 15 days
• Waiver of double stamp duty by financial institutions has further boosted investor sentiment
Technology Integration and Infrastructure Modernisation
• UPSIDA is deploying drone surveys and GIS One Map to detect encroachments and streamline land records
• Real-time data is being managed through MIS dashboards, OBPAS software, and mobile apps
• A new mobile app for patch management has been launched to accelerate industrial infrastructure upgrades
• Integration with the PM Gati Shakti portal is enhancing logistics and connectivity planning
Broader Governance and Economic Impact
• The state’s digital governance model is being extended to sectors like health, MSMEs, and agriculture
• Initiatives like E Kavach and ABHA ID are digitising health records and improving public service delivery
• MSMEs, which make up 98 percent of UP’s industrial base, now benefit from fully online land approvals, bank loans, and incentive disbursements
• The ET Digital UP Conclave highlighted how technology is empowering governance and driving inclusive industrial growth
As Uttar Pradesh continues to digitise its industrial ecosystem, the state is not just improving administrative efficiency—it’s laying the foundation for a resilient, investor-friendly economy powered by innovation and transparency.
Sources: The Statesman, UNI India, Times of India, Economic Times Government
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