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Uttar Pradesh Builds Investor Trust Through Defence Corridor Support
Uttar Pradesh is trying to attract more companies to build defence-related products.
Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ said the government wants to help investors from the time they arrive until their factories are ready.
The state says investors should not have to take paperwork from one office to another.
Six places are being developed as parts of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
Companies have proposed investments worth about ₹40,000 crore.
Around 1,142 hectares of land have been given to industries.
Defence work can include small parts, batteries, software, cables, packaging, and transport services.
This means small businesses and startups may also find opportunities.
Officials said better connections, safety, and trust are important for attracting investment.
Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ said Uttar Pradesh is building investor trust through dialogue, facilitation, and continuous support.
Investment proposals worth approximately ₹40,000 crore have been received for the six nodes of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
About 1,142 hectares of land have been allocated to industries across Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Aligarh, and Agra.
The government said investors should receive coordinated assistance covering policies, connectivity, infrastructure, testing, technical facilities, and clearances.
Officials highlighted opportunities for MSMEs, startups, and technology companies in defence supply chains including electronics, sensors, software, logistics, and advanced materials.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Retired Colonel Sanjay Singh, and the Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- Officials discussed investor support, industrial proposals, and opportunities in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
- Where
- The India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- September 28, during the fourth day of the UP International Trade Show.
- Why
- To promote investment, help industries join the defence supply chain, and develop manufacturing, employment, and technical capabilities in the state.
Key facts
- Investment proposals
- Approximately ₹40,000 crore received for the six corridor nodes
- Land allocated
- About 1,142 hectares allocated to industries
- Corridor nodes
- Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Aligarh, and Agra
- Event
- ‘From Your Factory to the Front Line’ knowledge session at the UP International Trade Show
- Investor support
- Assistance involving policies, connectivity, infrastructure, testing, technical facilities, and clearances
- Supply-chain opportunities
- Precision components, electronics, sensors, batteries, specialized cables, software, advanced materials, packaging, and logistics
- Investment priorities
- Connectivity, law and order, and investor trust
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