He said approximately half of these 43 projects have been operationalized. He directed officials to implement the remaining projects as soon as possible.
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Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition Nitin Agarwal stated that as a result of the state government’s efforts to provide an industry-friendly environment and promote ease of doing business, investments worth ₹6,747.88 crore comprising 43 projects have been recorded in the excise sector so far.
He said approximately half of these 43 projects have been operationalized. He directed officials to implement the remaining projects as soon as possible.
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Agarwal was reviewing the current status of investments in the excise sector to realize the state’s ambitious plan to achieve a one trillion dollar economy.
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He stated that the new excise policy implemented by the state government has attracted investors and given a new impetus to the state’s economy. In the coming years, we are working on new schemes to attract more investment, including in areas such as bottling plants, distilleries, and bio-ethanol production. This has created over 25,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state.
The excise minister stated that special steps have been taken to attract investors in the excise sector. Under the new distillery policy, investors have been provided with concessions on land, electricity, and taxes. The e-licensing system has made permits faster and transparent. Encouraging bio-ethanol production has also contributed to the green energy transition. Special incentives are being given to MSME units.
He stated that by September 2025, four projects with an investment of approximately ₹175 crore will be implemented in various districts (Kanpur Dehat, Bijnor, Unnao, and Mainpuri). In addition to the above, eight projects worth approximately ₹820 crore are ready for investment by December 2025. These include an ethanol plant, a brewery, a winery, and ENA production.
Agarwal stated that in the future (after December 2025), investment proposals worth over ₹3,328 crore have been submitted by various investors. These include projects in Gorakhpur, Mathura, Sambhal, Unnao, Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar, Purvanchal, and other districts.
He also stated that new units are being established in various districts of the state in the coming time, which will not only increase revenue but also lead to economic empowerment at the local level. The government is committed to increasing investment in the excise industry and making it sustainable.
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