The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has taken a major step toward sustainable development by initiating strict enforcement of environmental norms in the Defence Industrial Corridor and Industrial Manufacturing Logistics Clusters (IMLC) across the state.
This initiative marks a strategic shift in how large-scale industrial projects in Uttar Pradesh will be regulated for environmental safety, with a focus on transparency, periodic monitoring, and strict compliance.
Environmental Monitoring Begins in Key Industrial Zones
UPEIDA has already received environmental clearance for project sites in:
- Aligarh
- Kanpur Nagar
- Lucknow
- Chitrakoot
- Jhansi
Land acquisition and development work in these areas for the Defence Corridor is underway, and going forward, all environmental conditions in these zones will be monitored every six months.
Detailed Compliance Reports Every Six Months
Accredited laboratories will conduct:
- Sampling of air, water, noise, and soil
- Field inspections
- On-ground verification with officials
These reports will then be submitted online to authorities such as:
- State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
- Ministry of Environment, Government of India
This ensures real-time monitoring, faster decision-making, and compliance with state and national environmental laws.
Agra and Unnao Next in Line
Environmental clearance for Agra and Unnao is in its final stage. Once approved, development in these districts under the Defence and Logistics corridors will also commence.
A Model for Sustainable Industrial Development
The system implemented by UPEIDA is poised to become a model of environmentally responsible industrial governance. The initiative promotes:
- Transparency through digital submission of compliance reports
- Accountability through third-party lab verification
- Sustainability by monitoring core environmental parameter
Also Read : Uttar Pradesh: India’s New Manufacturing Backbone