UP moots new industrial township policy

Uttar Pradesh Government to Unveil New 'Integrated Industrial Township Policy'

Boosting Industrial Development through Private Sector Participation

The Uttar Pradesh Government, led by Akhilesh Govt, is set to launch a novel 'Integrated Industrial Township Policy' specifically designed for the private sector. This ambitious initiative aims to foster the growth of Industrial Townships across the state, leveraging private lands and cutting-edge industrial technology.

Key Highlights of the Proposed Policy

  • Industry-Friendly Approach: The new policy promises to be highly accommodating for industrialists, catering to a wide range of units and sector-specific industries.
  • Competitive Environment: By offering preferences to willing industrialists to set up units within the state Industrial Corporation, the policy aims to create a competitive landscape conducive to high-class infrastructural development.
  • Addressing High Demand: Given the current high demand for industrial plots, particularly around the Delhi-Mumbai and Amritsar-Delhi-Kolkata corridors, the policy emphasizes the importance of private sector participation.

Implementation Roadmap

  • Policy Drafting: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has been tasked with drafting the new policy within a tight 15-day deadline, incorporating suggestions from stakeholders and officials.
  • Minimum Supervisory Function: The government seeks a minimal supervisory role, with the development of townships being non-transferable.
  • Private Enterprise Responsibilities: Private developers are required to arrange for the land, submit detailed project plans for the township, and adhere to the master-plan prepared by UPSIDA.