A high-powered delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held a significant meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Saturday, presenting a highly positive assessment of the state's transformed business and investment environment.
Industry Leaders Applaud Governance and Security Reforms
The delegation, which included CII President Rajiv Memani, Umashankar Bhartia of India Glycols Ltd, and Sunil Mishra, engaged in detailed discussions about industrial expansion and infrastructure development. The industry representatives were unanimous in their view that Uttar Pradesh is rapidly becoming the preferred destination for industries across the spectrum, from large corporations to small and medium enterprises.
They attributed this shift to the marked improvement in law and order and the establishment of a stable administrative framework. The leaders emphasized that the decriminalization of business-related laws has played a crucial role in boosting investor confidence, providing the predictability needed for long-term planning.
Infrastructure Boom and Nivesh Mitra: Key Growth Drivers
A major highlight of the discussion was the state's massive infrastructure push. The rapid development of expressways, industrial corridors, airports, and logistics hubs was cited as a primary reason for the growing business interest. Furthermore, reliable access to basic utilities like power and water has significantly strengthened the industrial ecosystem.
The delegation particularly praised the Nivesh Mitra single-window system, which they said has moved ease of doing business from a policy promise to ground reality. The portal currently integrates over 525 services from 43 departments. Digital and time-bound approvals have minimized physical interface, bringing transparency and speed to the process of setting up industries.
In a forward-looking announcement, the state government revealed plans to launch Nivesh Mitra 3.0 soon. This upgraded version will incorporate Artificial Intelligence and chatbot features to further streamline the investor journey.
Aligning with UP's One-Trillion-Dollar Economy Vision
The industry leaders expressed strong enthusiasm to contribute to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ambitious vision of elevating Uttar Pradesh into a one-trillion-dollar economy. The constructive dialogue underscored a shared commitment between the government and industry to harness the state's full economic potential.
The meeting concluded on an optimistic note, with the CII delegation's feedback serving as a strong endorsement of the policy direction undertaken by the Uttar Pradesh government to create a reliable and investor-friendly state.
