The Uttar Pradesh State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation (UPSCIDC) plays a pivotal role in fostering industrial growth in Uttar Pradesh by developing essential infrastructure. Over the past five years (2020–2025), UPSCIDC has likely been instrumental in providing key facilities to new industries, aligning with the state’s vision to become a trillion-dollar economy. This comprehensive analysis explores the major infrastructure projects and policy initiatives that have supported industrial development during this period, highlighting UPSCIDC’s inferred contributions based on its mandate and state-led initiatives.
UPSCIDC, established to facilitate infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh, is responsible for constructing and maintaining facilities that support industrial growth. These include land acquisition, utility provision, connectivity enhancements, and logistics hubs. Uttar Pradesh has prioritized industrial development to achieve its economic goals, with significant investments in infrastructure over the past five years. Given the limited availability of direct UPSCIDC reports, this analysis relies on state government initiatives and policies, inferring UPSCIDC’s involvement based on its role as a state-owned corporation.
Major Infrastructure Projects Supporting New Industries
UPSCIDC is likely involved in executing several state-led infrastructure projects that provide essential facilities for new industries. The following sections detail these contributions, organized by project type.
Industrial Corridors
Industrial corridors are critical for providing land, utilities, and connectivity to new industries. UPSCIDC’s expertise in construction and infrastructure development suggests its involvement in the following corridors:
- Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC): Covering 8.5% of its total area (36,068 sq. km) across 12 districts in Uttar Pradesh, the DMIC includes projects such as the Boraki Integrated Transport Hub, Dadri–Noida–Ghaziabad Investment Region, Integrated Industrial Township at Greater Noida, and Integrated Multi Modal Logistic Hub at Greater Noida near Dadri. The expected investment is Rs 27,400 crore, with an anticipated creation of 1.2 million jobs (Invest UP – Infrastructure).
- Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC): Uttar Pradesh holds 57% of AKIC across 17 districts, with three integrated manufacturing clusters around 18 identified railway stations and three industrial clusters (Auraiya, Kannauj-Kanpur; Prayagraj-Varanasi; Agra-Aligarh). The expected investment exceeds Rs 50,000 crore (Invest UP – Infrastructure).
- UP Defence Industrial Corridors: One of two such corridors in India, it includes six identified nodes (Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Chitrakut, Kanpur, Lucknow), with a land bank of approximately 5,071.19 hectares, of which 3,796 hectares have been acquired. Centres of Excellence at IIT Kanpur (Rs 50 crore) and IIT BHU (Rs 69 crore) have been established. The expected investment is around Rs 50,000 crore, with 2.5 lakh job opportunities (Invest UP – Infrastructure).
Expressways and Connectivity
Expressways enhance freight movement and connectivity, crucial for industrial logistics. UPSCIDC’s construction capabilities likely support the following projects:
- Ganga Expressway
- Purvanchal Expressway
- Bundelkhand Expressway
- Gorakhpur Link Expressway
These projects, with a combined investment of nearly Rs 50,000 crore for seven new expressways totaling 866 km, connect approximately 30 districts, significantly improving logistics for new industries (Uttar Pradesh to invest Rs 50,000 crore on seven new expressway projects).
Industrial Townships and Logistics Hubs
Industrial townships and logistics hubs provide modern infrastructure for new industries. UPSCIDC is likely involved in:
- Trans Ganga City: A model township near Kanpur, offering wide roads, sewerage, electricity, and water connections.
- Saraswati Hi-Tech City: A similar township near Allahabad, designed to attract industries with state-of-the-art facilities (Invest UP – Infrastructure).
- Integrated Multi Modal Logistic Hub at Greater Noida: Supports industrial logistics by facilitating efficient goods movement (Invest UP – Infrastructure).
Additional Infrastructure Projects
Recent developments further highlight Uttar Pradesh’s focus on industrial infrastructure, with UPSCIDC’s likely involvement:
- New Industrial City – BIDA: Located between Jhansi and Kanpur, with 35,300 acres acquired, this project aims to strengthen the economic foundation and generate employment. Completion is expected by 2045 (Uttar Pradesh Mega Projects & Infrastructure Developments).
- UPSIDA Mega Plots Allotment: 113 mega plots allotted, expected to attract investments worth Rs 700 crore and generate employment for 4,800 people, with completion in May 2025 (Uttar Pradesh Mega Projects & Infrastructure Developments).
- First Plastic Park Project: Part of infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,551 crore in Gorakhpur, aimed at establishing the region as an industrial hub, ready for inauguration soon (Uttar Pradesh Mega Projects & Infrastructure Developments).
Policy Framework and Incentives
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced policies to promote industrial growth, which are supported by UPSCIDC’s infrastructure development. Key policies include:
- Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022: Offers incentives such as exports boosters (2–4% of Eligible Capital Investment based on export revenue) and ecosystem boosters (2–3% based on procurement from local manufacturing units). These incentives enhance the attractiveness of UPSCIDC-developed infrastructure for new industries (Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022).
- UP Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2020 (1st Amendment 2022): Supports electronics manufacturing clusters, likely involving UPSCIDC in infrastructure provision (Uttar Pradesh Powers Ahead in Its Quest for $1 Trillion Economy).
- UP Semiconductor Policy 2024: Aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission, offering fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to attract global investors, supported by infrastructure development (Uttar Pradesh Powers Ahead in Its Quest for $1 Trillion Economy).
Capital Expenditure Trends
Over the last five years, Uttar Pradesh has allocated over Rs 5.31 trillion in infrastructure capital expenditure, focusing on freight movement and connectivity under schemes like PM GatiShakti. The 2025-26 budget, presented on February 20, 2025, with a total size of Rs 8.08 trillion and a 20.5% share for capital expenditure, underscores this commitment (UP Budget 2025-26: Infra, welfare remain Yogi’s focus).
Detailed Breakdown of Infrastructure Facilities
The following table summarizes the key infrastructure facilities likely provided by UPSCIDC, based on state initiatives:
| Category | Details | Expected Investment/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Corridors | DMIC, AKIC, UP Defence Corridors, providing land, utilities, connectivity | Rs 127,400 Cr total, 1.7 million jobs |
| Expressways | Ganga, Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Gorakhpur Link, enhancing freight movement | Rs 50,000 Cr, connects 30+ districts |
| Industrial Townships | Trans Ganga City, Saraswati Hi-Tech City, with roads, sewerage, electricity | State-of-the-art infrastructure |
| Logistics Hubs | Integrated Multi Modal Logistic Hub at Greater Noida | Supports industrial logistics |
| New Industrial City – BIDA | Located between Jhansi and Kanpur, land acquired: 35,300 acres | Employment generation, by 2045 |
| UPSIDA Mega Plots | 113 plots allotted, attracting investments | Rs 700 Cr, 4,800 jobs, by May 2025 |
| Plastic Park Project | Part of Gorakhpur infrastructure projects | Rs 1,551 Cr, industrial hub |
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Key Citations
- Invest UP Infrastructure Details
- Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy 2022
- UP Budget 2025-26 Focus on Infrastructure
- Uttar Pradesh Mega Infrastructure Projects
- Uttar Pradesh Infrastructural Transformation
- Uttar Pradesh Expressway Investments
- Uttar Pradesh Powers Ahead in Its Quest for $1 Trillion Economy