Kanpur: The chief executive officer of the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), Vijay Kiran Anand, conducted inspections of various industrial areas in Ghaziabad district on Saturday. During his visit, he engaged with entrepreneurs and representatives of industrial associations to discuss ongoing development projects, infrastructure facilities, and the concerns and suggestions of industrial stakeholders.
Industrial Areas Inspected
The CEO inspected a total of seven industrial areas during the visit: Kavi Nagar industrial area, Swadeshi industrial area, Bulandshahr Road industrial area, South Side G.T. Road, Loha Mandi, Meerut Road Site-3, and Sahibabad. These inspections were aimed at assessing the progress and quality of development works.
Quality Assurance Measures
To ensure the quality of development works, instructions were issued for a more rigorous assessment of projects through M/s RITES Limited, a Government of India enterprise. Key directives related to developmental and administrative matters were also issued during the meetings.
Key Directives Issued
- Strengthening third-party inspection mechanisms to ensure the quality of ongoing development works in industrial areas.
- Conducting sample collection and quality testing of construction works in the presence of representatives of entrepreneur associations.
- Ensuring timely completion of pending and proposed development projects on a priority basis.
- Utilising vacant land and assets in industrial areas for developing public utility facilities such as Skill Development Centres, Expo Centres, Convention Facilities, and Testing Laboratories.
- Preparing a phased development plan for parks in all industrial areas.
- Developing organised parking facilities for trucks and other vehicles at identified locations.
- Launching special enforcement drives to remove illegally parked vehicles from main roads and carriageways, and strengthening coordination with the traffic police and transport department.
- Expediting the cleaning of drains in industrial areas and ensuring regular monitoring of the work.
- Ensuring prompt and time-bound resolution of entrepreneurs’ grievances and suggestions.
- Providing direct communication channels and email access to entrepreneurs for resolving their issues.
- Conducting surprise inspections of regional offices and construction division offices to ensure necessary improvements in administrative arrangements.
Anti-Corruption Stance
While interacting directly with entrepreneurs, the CEO stated: “UPSIDA follows a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. If any officer or employee at any level makes an inappropriate demand or causes unnecessary harassment to entrepreneurs, such matters should be reported immediately. Strict and effective action will be taken against those found guilty.”
This visit underscores UPSIDA’s commitment to enhancing industrial infrastructure and addressing the needs of the business community in Ghaziabad.
