CII delegation meets CM Yogi Adityanath; Uttar Pradesh emerges as top investment destination

Uttar Pradesh is steadily emerging as the first choice for industries across India driven by strong law and order, administrative stability as well as investor-friendly governance. Industry leaders shared this view during a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow.

A delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) met the Chief Minister and discussed investment opportunities, infrastructure development and industrial expansion in the state.

The delegation included CII President Rajiv Memani (New Delhi), Umashankar Bhartia, Chairman and Managing Director of India Glycols Ltd. (Delhi/Noida), and Sunil Mishra.

Industry representatives said that under CM Yogi Adityanath's leadership, Uttar Pradesh's governance and administrative systems have seen a complete transformation. Working on the ground has become easier and projects are now moving forward in a time-bound manner.

The delegation highlighted that strict law and order has changed the industrial environment of the state. Security, discipline and impartial governance have created a stable atmosphere for investment decisions.

This improved environment has strengthened confidence among large, medium and small industries leading to growing interest from entrepreneurs across the country.

During the meeting, discussions focused on rapid infrastructure development across Uttar Pradesh. The state has made significant progress in building expressways, industrial corridors, airports, logistics hubs and ensuring basic facilities like power and water supply. The Yogi government assured industry leaders of full support in infrastructure development for industrial growth.

Industry representatives said that ease of doing business in Uttar Pradesh is no longer limited to policy announcements but is being implemented effectively on the ground. The state's single-window system, Nivesh Mitra, currently provides over 525 services across 43 departments. Digital, time-bound approvals without physical interaction have made the process transparent and efficient. The government also plans to launch Nivesh Mitra 3.0, which will include AI-based features and chatbots to further simplify the investor journey.

Entrepreneurs expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Uttar Pradesh's vision of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy. The implementation of decriminalisation legislation, along with investor-friendly policies and incentives has further strengthened industry confidence and attracted global investments.

The delegation concluded that strong law and order, modern infrastructure, transparent administration and proactive government support are positioning Uttar Pradesh as a reliable and stable investment destination. Industrialists across sectors are now keen on setting up new projects and expanding existing operations in the state, with a significant rise in industrial units expected in the coming period.