UP sets up 3 high-level committees to ensure industrial land availability to new units

In a bid to accelerate industrial investment and streamline processes, the Uttar Pradesh government has constituted three high-level committees to ensure land availability for industrial units, rationalize land rates, and simplify building bylaws.

This initiative, undertaken under the direction of Chief Secretary SP Goyal, aligns with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to transform Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy.

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During a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary on August 5 last, it was noted that approximately 4 lakh hectares of land have been notified under various Industrial Development Authorities, including Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). Out of this, master plans have been prepared for 1.5 lakh hectares, while the rest are under process.

Even if a building predates the authority’s notification and has an approved layout, a fresh NOC is still required—often unattainable, leading to legal and procedural issues.

To address these challenges a dedicated committee has been formed. This committee will study practices in other states and recommend strategies to develop and ‘unlock’ notified areas for investment. The first committee chaired by Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary, Planning Department, will look into it.

The second committee, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department, has been tasked with rationalizing industrial land rates in the state. It was observed that land prices in Uttar Pradesh are often higher than in neighboring states. For instance, industrial land rates in Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority may exceed those in nearby Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, which could deter investors.

The committee will focus on reducing the ‘cost of doing business’, reviewing infrastructure standards, and formulating strategies to make land more affordable.

Acknowledging the complexity of building bylaws under Industrial Development Authorities, the Government has constituted a third committee chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary, Revenue Department. The committee aims to simplify and rationalize these regulations, making them more user-friendly and conducive to higher investment per unit area—empowering entrepreneurs to establish industries on smaller land parcels.

The committee will study building bylaws of industrial authorities in other states and present recommendations accordingly.

All three committees have been directed to submit their recommendations within 15 days, underscoring the government’s commitment to prompt resolution of these issues. This initiative is expected to further strengthen the state’s investment-friendly environment and reinforce Uttar Pradesh’s position as a preferred investment destination in India.