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Uttar Pradesh – Investors’ Abode for Growth With India turning one of the biggest draw among countries across the world due to its huge potential to be a manufacturing hub and in many other ways, Uttar MAGAZINE Pradesh, the largest state of the nation, is bound to hold a huge scope as well. It compiles ICT-related advancements Described as one of the most ancient cradles of Indian culture, the State today being introduced, exercised by holds the biggest investment potential for almost every sector. Spread over various government organisations via eGovernance module. 2,40,928 sq km area and having a populace of 200 million people, the State is the rainbow land where the multi-hued Indian Culture has blossomed since time immemorial. NEWS Blessed with a variety of geographical land and cultural diversities, this north Dealing with various key developments and policy-related decisions that Indian State is full of innumerable industrial avenues to explore from industry define Indian governance style at large, point of view in particular. this section throws light on the most important aspects. To explore this treasure trove of opportunities and latent possibilities, the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is organising the UP Investors Summit 2018, between 21-22 February, WEBSITE in Lucknow at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. With a reach of sixty lakhs, the website is pushing the Digital India campaign of It is a matter of great pride that Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind the Government of India. It highlights and Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi will be gracing the summit various dimensions of anything and on this occasion. It is joyful to note that various Heads of States and Governments everything related to the changing from different parts of the world will also be present on the occasion. trends of governance in India . In the light of Prime Minister Modi’s dream of ‘Make in India’ and building a ‘New India’ with the help of modern technologies, through this Investors Summit, EVENT REPORTS the Uttar Pradesh Government is aiming to ensure a congregation of business This segment narrates the discussions leaders, corporate houses, policymakers and representations from around the and deliberations of participants at the world. It would focus on ushering in a new era of economic vibrancy in the State occasional conferences held nationally of Uttar Pradesh. or internationally. We, at the Elets Technomedia, take pride in being a part of this special occasion by bringing out this Special Souvenir, underlining the endeavour being made under CASE STUDIES the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to showcase the transformation It deals with in-depth detail of various of Uttar Pradesh as a perfect abode for investors. projects being implemented in any part of the country, worth inspiring In this Special Souvenir, we have carried a number of special messages of top others in providing solutions. dignitaries from government and private sectors, articles, special interviews, and industry perspectives.

VIDEOS We hope this souvenir will be a useful contribution in this endeavour of the The youtube channel ‘EletsTv’ deals Government of Uttar Pradesh. with live recorded versions of tech- experts and key decision makers who participate in key debates or discussion of Elets knowledge conferences. INTERVIEWS This section highlights various stakeholders, bureaucrats and policy makers influencing governance in the country. DR RAVI GUPTA Editor-in-Chief, egov magazine, and CEO, Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2018 | Volume 14 | Issue 02

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Divisional Commissioner, Lucknow and Chairman, Lucknow Smart City Limited

50 DR HARI OM

Secretary General Administration Department Government of Uttar Pradesh

52 RANVIR PRASAD

Managing Director Uttar Pradesh State Industrial 18 COVER STORY Development Corporation (UPSIDC) Rediscover the Idea of Being in Uttar Pradesh 54 DR A K D DWIVEDI

INTERVIEWS Executive Director, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Gorakhpur

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Promoter & Chairperson, Nayati Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd ROADSHOWS 59 24 28 SATISH MAHANA PROF RITA BAHUGUNA JOSHI Minister for Industrial Development Minister for Tourism and Women & Child Welfare, Family Government of Uttar Pradesh Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh UP Investors Summit 2018 Roadshows

32 SURESH RANA 36 DR ANUP CHANDRA 40 SANJIV SARAN 44 DEBASISH PANDA PANDEY Minister of State (Independent Charge) Additional Chief Secretary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sugarcane Development, Sugar Mills and Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department of IT and Electronics, Greater Noida Industrial Development Minister of State for Industrial Commissioner Government of Uttar Pradesh Authority Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh Government of Uttar Pradesh

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REDISCOVER THE IDEA OF BEING IN UTTAR PRADESH

DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THE MOST ANCIENT CRADLES OF INDIAN CULTURE, UTTAR PRADESH UNDER THE DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP OF CHIEF MINISTER YOGI ADITYANATH HOLDS THE BIGGEST POTENTIAL OF INVESTMENT FOR ALMOST EVERY SECTOR, WRITES ARPIT GUPTA OF ELETS NEWS NETWORK (ENN).

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Objective This first of its kind summit’s primary objectives are meant to clarify investors myths and misperceptions about UP and improve the State’s image as an investment destination and reinforce UP’s advantage/ strengths/ value proposition based on hard facts and data to appeal to investors’ rationale. Others objectives include:

• Make investors aware of recent policy reforms/new initiatives to improve the business climate • Create visibility and demonstrate pro-activeness and seriousness of State’s leadership to investment attraction Chief Mnister Yogi Adityanath with (L) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and (R) Deputy Chief Minister Dr Dinesh Sharma. • Kick-start dialogue with investors to put UP on their long list (exploratory) and pread over 2,40,928 sq.km Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said: “A short-list (in case of projects) area and having a population year ago if we talked of investing in Uttar • Discuss concrete investment of 200 million people, the Pradesh, investors used to get frightened proposals with interested State of Uttar Pradesh is the owing to the law and order situation. investors and reassure them rainbow land where the mul- However, ever since I took over, there of UP’s support Sti-hued Indian culture has blossomed has been a positive environment. Various from time immemorial. facilities are being given to investors by FOCUS SECTORS the State government to establish busi- The UP Government’s focus Blessed with a variety of geographical ness in the State.” sectors of the State include: land and cultural diversities, this north • Agro & food processing Indian State holds a big scope for innu- Stating that the State government has • Dairy merable avenues. spruced up the law and order machinery • Handloom & textile, and also strengthened the infrastructure • Micro Small, and Medium In an endeavour to explore this treasure facilities, “Industrial Investment and Em- Enterprises (MSME) trove of unexplored opportunities, the ployment Promotion Policy as well as sec- • IT/ ITeS and Start-up Government of Uttar Pradesh has organ- tor-wise policies have been promulgated • Electronics manufacturing ised UP Investors Summit 2018 in Luc- which contain attractive provisions for • Film know. establishment of industries.” • Tourism • Civil aviation and Bringing together business leaders, cor- With a transparent administrative system • Renewable energy porate houses, policymakers and rep- being a key need for business fraternity, resentations from around the world, the the UP government is paying a serious In addition, the State is also Summit aims to focus on ushering in a attention on this aspect. focusing on sunrise sectors like: new era of economic vibrancy in Uttar • Aerospace & Defence Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dr • Electric Vehicles Dinesh Sharma said, “We will provide a • Pharmaceuticals Talking about the State steadily becom- good and transparent environment for • Logistic & Warehousing ing investment-friendly, Uttar Pradesh our investors with zero tolerance for cor-

ruption and crime...With our government’s approach of ‘zero tolerance’ to crime and corruption, we have been able to create a fearless environment for investors.”

“After considering and studying policies of various States, we have formulated our new industrial policy, which will encourage investments in Uttar Pradesh. The State wants to promote its rich cultural heritage and religious and tourism potential,” he added.

Asked what should motivate investors in Uttar Pradesh, State Industrial Develop- ment Minister Satish Mahana said: “Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth Ji is determined to play a pivotal role in development of the country. In the changing scenario, the State has become an attractive “A year ago if we talked of investing in Uttar Pradesh, investment destination for entrepreneurs from the country and the world.” investors used to get frightened owing to the law and order situation. However, ever since I took over, there “The present State government will has been a positive environment. Various facilities are provide all necessary facilities being given to investors by the State government to and protection to entrepre- establish business in the State.” The ...... Uttar YOGI ADITYANATH Pradesh Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh Government’s { determination and neurs by implementing invest- sustainable, inclusive and balanced eco- commitment to develop ment-friendly policies,” he nomic growth of the State, said Minister of an investment friendly State added. State (Independent Charge) Sugarcane Development, Sugar Mills and Minister of through the Investors Summit The Industrial State Industrial Development, Suresh reflects as Hon’ble President of India Invest- Rana. ment Shri Ram Nath Kovind and Hon’ble Prime & “A dedicated Single Window Clearance Em- Department directly under the Chief Minister of India Shri Narendra ployment Pro- Minister’s Office has been created, which Modi are participating in motion Policy of Uttar will be the sole interface of the Govern- Pradesh 2017 will be unveiled at ment for providing all industrial services/ this summit. the Uttar Pradesh Investment Summit clearances/ approvals/ permissions/ li- 2018 that envisions establishing Uttar censes online,” he said. Pradesh as a nationally and internationally competitive investment destination there- Uttar Pradesh, with a huge populace, of- by generating employment and igniting fers a huge market and provides a good

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Pradesh Investors Summit 2018 that we “We will provide a good and should invite industrialists within the transparent environment for our country to invest in Uttar Pradesh, as investors with zero tolerance “they are the real ambassadors” to spread for corruption and crime...With message across the world. The our government’s approach of investment from global players ‘zero tolerance’ to crime and will automatically come corruption, we have been able to when Indian industries create a fearless environment for investors.” ...... DR DINESH SHARMA Ruskin Bond, Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh { the famous Indian author of British descent once said: “I had lot of skilled hands. Establishing industries in the State will been to other countries - lead to job creation at a large scale and provide opportunities to investors, according to State’s Infrastructure & In- in Europe, Asia and the dustrial Development Commissioner Dr Anup Chandra Middle East - but none of them Pandey. had provided even half as muchvariety, “We are determined to make Uttar Pradesh a nation- or so much to see and experience ally and internationally preferred investment destination, thereby generating maximum direct and indirect and remember, as this one State in employment and self- employment for both skilled and northern India... Uttar Pradesh unskilled workforce,” he said. is a world in itself.”

According to Uttar Pradesh’s Minister for Industrial Development Satish Mahana, “Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath ji has a vision behind organising Uttar will start believing that Uttar Pradesh is one of the preferred destinations.

Initiatives taken towards UP Investors Summit 2018

The State Government took multiple steps on various fronts to invigorate the investor confidence in the State in the run up to the UP Investors Summit 2018. These initiatives have generated a huge interest about the State in the investor fraternity.

Some of the prominent initiatives undertaken are -

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla called on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi A. Investor-friendly policies Adityanath at his official residence recently and discussed investment opportunities in the State. In addition to an umbrella industrial poli-

l Aerospace & Defence business operations, the State Govern- l Pharmaceuticals ment is coming up with an improvised l Electric Vehicle and strengthened single window por- l Warehousing & Logistics tal, ‘Nivesh Mitra’. This single window l Tourism Policy portal shall encourage investor facilita- l Film Policy tion mechanism through providing l Dairy Industry Policy them online clearances/ approval/ l Khadi & Village Industries policy NOCs required to setup and run the business in the State without any phys- Roadshows ical touch points. Centralised services monitoring system, directly under the As a precursor to the UP Investors Sum- Chief Minister’s Office, aims to deliver “Uttar Pradesh under mit 2018, the State government had or- investors high quality and ever more the leadership of Chief ganised roadshows in various cities to responsive services in time bound Minister Yogi Adityananth interact with key industrialists across fo- manner. Ji is determined to play a pivotal role in development of the country. In the changing scenario, the State has become an attractive investment destination for entrepreneurs from the country and the world.”

...... SATISH MAHANA Minister for Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was recently visited by Shiv Nadar, Founder of HCL and Chief { of Shiv Nadar Foundation.

cy, the State has come up with various cus sectors of the State. High-level dele- The effective and efficient single window sector specific policies offering attrac- gations comprising of Chief Minister, portal will have single sign-on for any tive fiscal & non-fiscal incentives. The Ministers and Senior Government offi- number of group companies, document policies launched till now includes - cials visited New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hy- locker, a repository of common docu- l Industrial Investment & Employment derabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kolk- ments, consolidated fee payment, alerts Promotion Policy (IIEPP) 2017 ata and met potential investors to discuss through SMS & email. The Portal will give l UP Food Processing Policy 2017 their future investments plans. assistance to the Investor in understand- l IT & Start-up Policy 2017 ing the approvals required for setting up l Electronics Manufacturing Policy Single Window System the industry by asking few basic ques- 2017 tions. The portal will also have dashboard l UP Solar Energy Policy 2017 The Government of Uttar Pradesh has for the investor making it easy to track & l Civil Aviation Policy of UP 2017 undertaken many pragmatic reforms in monitor the application, grievance re- l Handloom, Power-loom, Silk, Textile the area of ease of doing business to dressal system. The portal will also pro- and Garmenting Policy 2017 assist investors establish and/or oper- vide information on policies, sectors spe- ate their business in the State. To assist cific schemes and incentives, Industrial The State Government is all set and provide ease to the investors and parks & land availability. The Portal would to formulate sectoral policies entrepreneurs for investment, estab- be dynamic & responsive providing easy such as: lishment and smoothly carry out the navigation on different devices. The Mo-

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was recently visited by British High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith KCMG.

bile Application would provide ‘On the approvals and issuance of certificate(s) Labour Department Go’ facility for users to access single win- for more than 75 services of 12 Depart- dow anywhere, anytime. ments– Labour, MSMEs, pollution Con- In the spirit of encouraging industry in a trol Board, Commercial Tax, Energy, Fire fearless and transparent environment Ease of Doing Business Safety, Forest, Food Safety &Drug Ad- some key initiatives are: ministration, PIC UP, Revenue and Urban All the relevant departments of the State Development and Weights &Measures. Reduced Inspection at the cutting edge of doing business in l Open & Collaborative environment l Mandatory online filing of Single Inte- the state have implemented various l Comprehensive checklist, applicable grated Return for all Labour related Acts business and process reforms to enable procedures and timelines of all re- l Integrated joint inspection made easy set up and operations of industries quired pre-establishment No Objec- mandatory for all Labour related Acts in Uttar Pradesh. tion Certificates (NOCs), licenses, l Inspection through randomized risk registrations and other mandatory based selection without any subjectivity Some of the prominent reforms imple- State approvals are available online. involved in selection of establishments mented by various departments are as l Draft business regulation is being pub- l End-to-end computerisation follows: lished online to invite public com- l All services of Labour Department ments / feedback prior to enactment. made online by removing physical Infrastructure & Industrial Development Feedbacks received are considered for touch points Department finalization of business regulations. l Self-certification /third party certifica- l Strengthened Single Window System l Online Land Bank Allotment & Availa- tion for boilers during use u/s 34 (3) of bility the Boilers Act, 1923, by persons having “Nivesh Mitra”, the Single Window Portal l GIS enabled online land bank data has requisite qualification and experience of the State, enables online application been made available transparently to l Improved Transparency submission, payments, tracking of status, investors in Industrial Areas of UP- l Well-defined inspection procedure SIDC, Yamuna Ex- and checklist available on depart- pressway Industrial mental website Development Authori- l Computerised allocation of Inspectors ty, Greater Noida In- l Online submission and accessibility dustrial Development of inspection report within 48 hours. Authority, etc. Conclusively stating, the Government of l Online ac- Uttar Pradesh seems resolute and futuristic cess to master plans/ in focussing on industrial or investment as- zonal plans & land pects of the State, the UP Investors Summit A view of war room set up for the Summit. use plan. 2018 bespeaks it loud and clear.

Uttar Pradesh stands for Ease of Doing Business and the Government is ensuring that at every step so that a business finds a reason and medium to grow, compete and flourish here, saysSatish Mahana, Minister for Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in conversation with Arpit Gupta of Elets News Network (ENN).

Uttar Pradesh Turning Investment- Friendly Destination

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How do you percieve Uttar What is the vision behind it and Pradesh Investors Summit “If any industry how has been the response from 2018? invests in the industries so far? Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit 2018 Bundelkhand Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adit- will be the first step towards industrial- yanath ji has a vision behind organising isation in the State in Lucknow. It and Purvanchal Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit 2018 should not be looked as the final show region, we will that we should invite industrialists rather it will be just the beginning. within the country to invest in Uttar reimburse the Pradesh, as they are the real ambassa- In our efforts to make Uttar Pradesh, a dors to spread message across the preferred destination for investors SGST share world. The investment from global around the globe, the Summit will offer against the players will automatically come when a great opportunity to collaborate and Indian industries will start believing make Uttar Pradesh an invest- capital that Uttar Pradesh is one of the pre- ment-friendly State. ferred destinations. After the success investment till of Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit We have organised six roadshows in 15 years.” 2018, we might plan a Global Investors industrial capitals of the country in Summit next year anytime to invite in- New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, dustries from world over for invest- Mumbai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. In- vironment. We have been working ment in Uttar Pradesh. dustrialists were of the view that such tirelessly on the same lines for the last delegation from Uttar Pradesh had nine months. We have seen that public perception perhaps come for the first time to in- towards Uttar Pradesh has changed a vite industries for investment. Our Our Industrial Investment & Employ- lot. When I was speaking to one of the government strongly believes that in- ment Generation Policy, 2017 has cre- country ambassadors recently, he told vestment in the State will only come ated an investor-friendly environment me when they used to come to India when we will listen to the grievances in the State and will ensure value addi- for investment and industrialisation of the industrialists, address their con- tion in the state in terms of investment purpose, they would visit only a few cerns and ensure business-friendly en- and employment generation. cities but never thought about Uttar

Pradesh. They are glad to see that UP these factors put together, we feel that in India. According to Hon’ble Prime Government is taking a lot of initia- investors will trust on us and industries Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, to em- tives in this direction. will flourish in Uttar Pradesh. power India, Uttar Pradesh has to be empowered. Taking a cue from this, under What are the key factors apart Who will be the key attendees in the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister, from incentives that will attract Investors Summit? Do you think the Government of Uttar Pradesh has industries to invest in Uttar this summit will enhance jobs given a theme ‘Powering New India’ to Pradesh? and employment in the State? Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit 2018.

Uttar Pradesh stands for ‘Ease of Doing We have invited big as well as small in- Carrying forward the vision and mis- Business’ and the Government is ensur- dustries, as they both complement each sion of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri ing that at every step - a business finds other. Keeping in mind the need of jobs Narendra Modi ji and Hon’ble Chief a reason and medium to grow, compete and employment in the State, we have Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath ji, we are and flourish. U stands for Upgrade and invited large scale industries from vari- working on a mission mode to give a P for Progress. Incentive is just one fac- ous sectors including Agro and Food boost to industrialisation in the State. tor but it is not everything. Safety and Processing, Infrastructure, Electronics We have met top industry leaders security of the industries and industrial- Manufacturing, Information & Technol- from across the country through our ists is another important aspect. With- ogy and Startup, Dairy, Film, Handloom roadshows, invited them to explore in- out 24x7 power supply in the industrial and Textile, Renewable Energy, MSMEs, vestment opportunities in Uttar area, industrialists will not prefer set- Tourism and Civil Aviation etc. Pradesh. With this, we are endeavour- ting up their units in any State. If they ing to create a new era of industrializa- will fall prey to red-tapism and their ap- It is obvious that investment will help in- tion in the State. provals and sanctions will be on hold crease the jobs and employment, as they for a long time, it will irritate them. are directly proportional to each other. Noida and Greater Noida are Uttar Pradesh is a State of 20 crore indi- always looked as preferred des- Therefore, we are committed to provide viduals supplying the biggest workforce tination for investment. What a good and transparent environment extra efforts have been made for our investors with zero tolerance for through Investors Summit to corruption and crime. We are also look- attract investment in every nook ing to incorporate latest technology in “We have met top and corner of the State? carrying out various programmes and industry leaders schemes - with further digitalisation of Uttar Pradesh is the 4th largest state in departmental operations, government from across the India in terms of area and largest in records and public utility services. terms of the population. We are the country through third largest economy of India and con- We have adopted ‘Ease of Doing Busi- tribute 8.4% to the country’s Gross Do- ness’ to curb the human intervention. In our roadshows, mestic Product. GSDP of the state has addition, we have also introduced sin- invited them to increased to $203 billion, almost four gle window system to facilitate the in- times, during 2005-06 to 2016-17. dustries. Our single-window clearance explore investment mechanism is a web-based single-table We are offering extra incentives and system for the entrepreneurs who are opportunities in benefits to the industries those who willing to invest in the state. It is simple are willing to set up their units in dif- and transparent. Besides, we have also Uttar Pradesh. ferent parts of the State other than tweaked our policies and increased in- With this, we are Noida and Greater Noida. We are giv- centives to the entrepreneurs. ing maximum incentives in Bun- endeavouring to delkhand and Purvanchal region. If any We have attempted to provide them industry invests in Bundelkhand and 360-degree solutions and benefits for create a new era of Purvanchal region, we will reimburse the welfare of industries. We will not the SGST share against the capital in- only give them a feel of safety and se- industrialisation in vestment till 15 years. Reimbursement curity but also respect them and wish the State.” limit will be up to 300 per cent of total for their prosperity. When we put all capital investment.

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UTTAR PRADESH TOURISM

Prof. Rita Bahuguna Joshi Minister for Tourism and Women & Child Welfare, Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh

What are the key focus areas of Uttar Pradesh Government in UTTAR PRADESH tourism sector?

Tourism has enormous potential to eco- PREPARING FOR nomically develop any State. With its heritage, arts and crafts, spiritual and religious circuits, its flora and fauna, UP can A TOURISM become a haven for Tourism. Even today UP ranks second in national tourism and REVOLUTION third in International tourist visits. UP has announced a New Tourism Policy 2017 that provides enormous opportuni- Uttar Pradesh has so much to showcase. It could be said Uttar ties to investors. Besides efforts by UP Pradesh is the soul of India. In coming four years, tourism will be Government and support by Central Government we shall be focusing on providing employment to youth at a huge scale, says Prof. Rita Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to de- Bahuguna Joshi, Minister for Tourism and Women & Child velop well known and lesser yet very at- Welfare, Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in tractive tourist’s sites in our State.

conversation withArpit Gupta of Elets News Network (ENN). Spiritual and Religious Tourism provide the most favoured and attractive desti-

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TOURIST SPOTS IN UTTAR PRADESH AGRA Ayodhya l Taj Mahal Kapilvastu l Fatehpur Sikri l Sikandra Chitrakoot l Itmad Ud Lucknow Daula Bareilly l Soor Sarovar Kushinagar Mathura Jhansi Vrindavan Sardhana Varanasi Aligarh Sarnath

hotsavs, fairs in atleast one dozen important cities where local handicraft and culture is highlighted and promoted. We have so much to showcase. A Deepotsav celebration on the banks of the Saryu in Ayodhya. foodie knows that UP is the place for delicious cuisines. The mouth-watering Kachoris of Western UP, Dal, Bati & Chokha of Eastern UP, Awadhi cuisine nation. The Department is paying spe- Festivals in the State are celebrated in a of Lucknow, Petha from Agra Gajak of cial attention to promote Spiritual and grand manner as such Deepawali in Ay- Meerut and the famous sweets of Vara- Religious Tourism besides the Ramayan, odhya and Holi in Barsana will be made nasi can tickle the palate of anyone. Brij, Krishna and Buddha Circuits the International events. UNESCO has de- new Tourism Policy has included the clared Kumbh in Allahabad as the Eco-Tourism and Wildlife Tourism Mahabarat Circuit, Shakti peeth and world’s biggest human fair. Kumbh Sufi Circuits. 2019 is being branded both Nationally Eco-Tourism and Wildlife Tourism and Internationally. We are trying to at- The Department has signed an MoU tract foreign tourists in a big way. Spe- (Memorandum of Understanding) with cial arrangements will be made to pro- the Forest Department to promote Eco vide best facilities to them. Tourism and Wildlife Tourism. As far as “Festivals in the wildlife is concerned, UP has a rich belt State are celebrated For the first time, the Department has of thick forests- from Bareilly to Lakhi- partnered in Surajkund Mela to promote pur Kheri, and even beyond. Tigers of in a grand manner UP handicrafts and culture. Varanasi is a Dudhwa (National Park) are larger and paragon of Indian culture, philosophy, more beautiful than those found in Jim as such Deepawali traditions and spiritual ethos since Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. times immemorial. In performing arts Similarly, we have several bird sanctuar- in Ayodhya and Holi our music, dance and art forms like ies, a crocodile farm in Lucknow and in Barsana will be Kathak, Thumri etc are being promoted. world’s oldest Fossil Park in Sonbhadra, Take any good name: Ravi Shankar, Bis- just 80 kms away from Varanasi. made International millah Khan, Uday Shankar, Gudai Ma- haraj, Sitara Devi and others all are from Beautification of Heritage, events.” Varanasi. New Sites

The Department is also organizing Ma- Uttar Pradesh has Taj Mahal, a tradition-

(L-R) Union Minister of State for Tourism Alphons Kannanthanan, Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi and Principal Secretary (Tourism) Awanish Kumar Awasthi met to discuss strategies to unlock the huge potential of various locations in Uttar Pradesh.

al heritage site attracting millions of in- icrafts exported worldwide are from our ternational tourists every year. The State. The CM has decided to increase State ranks second in the country in “We are also access to loans, provide training to arti- terms of international tourist inflow be- sans and marketing facilities to our arti- cause of Taj Mahal in Agra. The Govern- focusing on the sans. We were given a target of Rs. ment now plans to develop Fatehpur 5,000 Cr. investment in investors meet Sikri and Agra fort so that whoever Bundelkhand and we will pretty well acede the target. comes to Taj visits the other two heritage sites as well. A 700 mtrs footpath Circuit. It has a rich Beside the established sites our policy between the Taj and Agra Fort is being will attract investment in unexplored constructed to provide easy access to history of bravery. and lesser known tourist sites. We are tourists. Beside the historical heritage also working on promoting Wellness sites such as Imambaras and Rumi Dar- The Chief Minister and Health, Adventure and experiential waza of Lucknow, The forts of Jhansi tourism as well. and Kalingar in Budelkhand, forts of has declared that for Chunar and Allahabad are must see monuments. good accessibility Tell us about the job opportuni- Bundelkhand will be ties in the Tourism sector. We are also focusing on the Bun- delkhand Circuit. It has a rich history connected to the We have promised to generate atleast 5 of bravery. Imposing fort, hundreds of lac jobs every year through tourism pro- beautiful water bodies and the most Lucknow Agra motion. A NITI Aayog report says that amazing hundreds of years old an investment of Rs. 10 lac in tourism Devgarh caves and temples are en- Highway.” can provide job to 70 persons. This is chanting. The Chief Minister has de- the potential of my department that we clared that for good accessibility Bun- will exploit it to the maximum. delkhand will be connected to the Lucknow Agra Highway. ‘One District, One Product (ODOP)’ will Tourism in U P will attain new heights be the theme for upcoming four years. and play a major role in building the “One District, One Product” U.P abounds in crafts and 40% of hand- economy of our state.

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The vision of Uttar Pradesh Investment Summit 2018 is to establish Uttar Pradesh as a nationally and internationally competitive investment destination to generate employment and for sustainable economic growth of the State, says Suresh Rana, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Sugarcane Development, Sugar Mills and Minister of State for Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in conversation with Arpit Gupta of Elets News Network (ENN).

SURESH RANA Minister of State (Independent Charge) Sugarcane Development, Sugar Mills and Minister of State for Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh UP Aiming to be Abode of Investment

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Give us an overview of Uttar need for an effective implementation Pradesh Investment Summit of a mechanism to provide all industri- 2018 and its preparations. “We are ready al services under one roof. Hence, a to welcome dedicated Single Window Clearance Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Department directly under the Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath ji, the investors with a Minister’s Office has been created, Uttar Pradesh Government has adopt- which will be the sole interface of the ed zero tolerance against corruption commitment to Government for providing all industri- and crime, which gives an impetus to al services/ clearances/ approvals/ an investor-friendly environment in provide permissions/ licenses online. the State. Our Government has creat- business ed conducive business-friendly envi- How has been the response ronment across the State over a short friendly from industries and what expec- span of time by ensuring simplifica- tations do they have from the tion of procedures, timely clearances environment.” Government? benchmarked with the best and responsive facilitation services. We have received overwhelming re- ment Summit 2018 that envisions es- sponse from the leading corporate Hon’ble Chief Minister had created a tablishing Uttar Pradesh as a houses and industry captains like Am- group of senior ministers to study and nationally and internationally compet- bani, Hinduja, Tata, Adani, Birla etc. understand the industrial policies of itive investment destination thereby during our roadshows. I express my various state governments in the generating employment and igniting gratitude towards them for accepting country and now the Industrial Invest- sustainable, inclusive and balanced invitation from the Government of ment & Employment Promotion Poli- economic growth of the State. Uttar Pradesh. We have exchanged cy of Uttar Pradesh 2017 is all set to thoughts and ideas how we can real- be launched. The policy will be un- Since we are inviting industries to in- ise the vision of Hon’ble Chief Minis- veiled at the Uttar Pradesh Invest- vest in Uttar Pradesh, we realised the ter and Hon’ble Prime Minister. In line

with the ‘Make in India’ programme of MSMEs in India. We have a number of trial units creating employment oppor- the Government of India, our ‘Make in locally specialised business clusters tunities for both skilled and unskilled UP’ programme will adopt a strategy such as sports items in Meerut, brass- workers in these regions of the State. that inspires, empowers and enables ware in Moradabad, perfumes in Kan- in equal measure making Uttar nuaj, leather in Kanpur, shoes in Agra, The economy of Uttar Pradesh is pri- Pradesh a manufacturing hub of India. embroidered sarees in Varanasi, carpet marily dominated by the tertiary sec- Our Industrial Investment & Employ- in Bhadohi, chikan work in Lucknow tor, followed by primary and second- ment Promotion Policy 2017 will etc. ‘One District One Product’ scheme ary sector. The State is known as the strive to leverage the inherent will be a historic initiative of Hon’ble food basket of India, as it is the lead- strengths of the State while develop- Chief Minister offering immense possi- ing producer of sugarcane, pointed ing new ones and tackling its underly- bilities to create more opportunities gourd, peas, potato, muskmelon, wa- ing weaknesses, considering the eco- for growth and sustainability. termelon, pumpkin, milk and milk nomic dynamics at play at the Indian, products in the country. Asian and global level. The policy aims to create a framework to stabilise and Uttar Pradesh is also amongst the top make existing industries more com- manufacturing destinations in India petitive as well as attract and realize “Development contributing more than eight per cent new international and national invest- of national manufacturing output. The ments in the industrial sector. of Uttar State is a leading electronic hardware exporter in the country and has also Uttar Pradesh is a State of 20 crore in- Pradesh will emerged as a key hub for IT/ ITeS and dividuals providing the biggest work- bring more service sector including software, cap- force in India. We are aiming at em- tive business process outsourcing ployment-led investment up to five prosperity in (BPO) and R&D services. The tertiary lakh crore leading to employment for sector has been driven by trade, ho- 20 lakh people in the next five years. the country.” tels, real estate, finance, insurance, We are determined to make Uttar transport, communications and other Pradesh as the most preferred invest- services. ment destination of our country. What are your plans to advance What message do you have for Where do you see the future of the infrastructure and pro- industrialists? MSME clusters of the State? mote industrial and investment What is ‘One District One Prod- regions? Our visionary Hon’ble Chief Minister uct’ (ODOP) scheme? has expanded the industrial and in- The Government of Uttar Pradesh investment regions. On one hand, we Uttar Pradesh has contributed 11.55 tends to create such regions with the have planned a major expressway in per cent of the total number of Micro, most advanced infrastructure and Poorvanchal and Bundelkhand re- Medium and Small enterprises outstanding facilities tailored to suit gions. We are already well connected (MSMEs) in India in 2015-16, opening the requirements of modern indus- with national capital New Delhi a bright future in the major MSME tries along major expressways such as through Yamuna expressway, on the clusters of the State. Lucknow Agra Expressway and major other. We are also connecting Meerut road networks of the State. We intend to Delhi with a 14-lane highway to The ‘One District One Product’ to develop Lucknow-Kanpur, Kan- strengthen transport connectivity in (ODOP) scheme launched by Hon’ble pur-Allahabad and Varanasi-Allahabad Western region of Uttar Pradesh. We Chief Minister aims to preserve, de- zones on the lines of Noida and Great- have a very big land bank and oppor- velop & promote local crafts and skills. er Noida and promote industrial and tunities in Bundelkhand and - Poor We are linking villages with industries. investment regions and private indus- vanchal. Investment conditions are If villages will prosper, nation will trial parks in these zones. better in Uttar Pradesh because we flourish. Hon’ble Prime Minister has have ample amount of power genera- set an example in Gujarat by connect- With special benefits for creating job tion and electricity supply as well. This ing villages with the industries. opportunities in Bundelkhand, -Poor makes Uttar Pradesh the most pre- vanchal and Madhyanchal regions of ferred investment destination We have the highest number of the State, we will also incentivise indus- of our country.

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It gives me immense pleasure to know that the Government of Uttar Pradesh is organising the Investors Summit in Lucknow city. I am certain that this two-day event will showcase the immense and wide ranging investment opportunities in various sectors of Uttar Pradesh.

As the 3rd largest economy, contributing nearly 8.5 per cent to India’s GDP – the state is taking the right path. This global platform will further augment the cause of economic development in the state.

I would like to point out that the fertile plains of the holy Ganges doesn’t merely bring in sacred water but also blesses Uttar Pradesh with huge prospective opportunities. These opportunities, however, are yet to be tapped and rewards are yet to be reaped so that it could benefit India’s most populous state. Gautam Adani Chairman and Founder, The state is now focused on working towards spearheading the Adani Group nation’s economic growth in the years ahead. This will however require robust partnership between the government and private participants. The government could provide direction through favorable policies and private participants could bring in resources and professional management expertise.

As India’s leading business conglomerate, we at Adani group remain committed towards partnering the government of Uttar Pradesh and investing for the state’s brighter future. Our long enshrined policy isn’t merely about doing business but also focuses on upliftment of nearby communities wherever we are present.

In conclusion, I extend my full-fledged support to the Uttar Pradesh government and wish them all-success for the Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit.

With Warm Regards, Gautam Adani SPECIAL INTERVIEW

Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit 2018 is an endeavour to achieve a goal of generating an investment of Rupees 5 Lakh crore investment and employment for 20 lakh people in five years, says Dr Anup Chandra Pandey, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in an interview withArpit Gupta of Elets News Network (ENN).

‘Uttar Pradesh Aiming to be Investors’ Favourite Destination’

Dr Anup Chandra Pandey Infrastructure & Industrial Development What is the main objective of Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh organising Uttar Pradesh Inves- tors Summit 2018? We are determined to make Uttar To attract investors, we have conducted To be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Pradesh a nationally and international- six roadshows in industrial cities of the Minister Narendra Modi, the Uttar ly preferred investment destination, country including in Delhi, Hyderabad, Pradesh Investors Summit 2018 is be- thereby generating maximum direct Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Ah- ing held in Lucknow on 21st and 22nd and indirect employment and self- medabad and interacted with the cap- February. Being organised for the employment for both skilled and un- tains of the industries. State’s holistic development and- ex skilled workforce and igniting sustain- ploring investment opportunities for able, inclusive and balanced economic Why should one invest in Uttar industries and generating employ- growth of the State. Pradesh? What steps have been ment, it will give boost to the Uttar taken by the Government of Pradesh Government’s aim to gener- Uttar Pradesh, with its 22 crore popu- Uttar Pradesh to promote ‘Ease ate five lakh crore investment and em- lation, offers a huge market which also of Doing Business’? ployment for 20 lakh in five years. provides a good lot of skilled hands. Many important industrialists from all Establishing industries in the State will To set up industries in Uttar Pradesh over the country and abroad are ex- lead to job creation at a large scale and and provide employment, the Uttar pected to participate in the Summit. provide opportunities to investors. Pradesh Government is committed to

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improve investment climate. We have taken a number of ADVANTAGE UTTAR PRADESH initiatives to create a conducive environment for industries, including providing various facilities by the State LOCATION ADVANTAGE government to establish business in Uttar Pradesh. l Access to 200 million plus (16.5% of India’s population) residents The government is also taking steps in consonance with l Access to National Capital Region on the west the Government of India’s policy of ‘Ease of Doing Busi- l Strategic access to market & resource depth of ness’. Under this, processes are being simplified and all eastern India industrial services, clearances, approvals, permissions and licenses will be provided through a single, dedicated portal which is being developed and to be monitored by CONNECTIVITY the Chief Minister’s Office. l Located on Golden Quadrilateral with excellent road network The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion l Largest railway network in the country spanning over (DIPP), GoI has approved UP’s 333 out of 372 Reforms, 8,949 km signifying doing business in U P has become easier. l Major national & international airports connecting the We have finalised the single window concept to curb the rest of India, Middle East & South East Asian human interface. We also have a regular grievance re- countries dressal system for the industries through “Udyog Band- hu”. In line with the ‘Make in India’ programme, the ‘Make INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS in UP’ programme will adopt a strategy that inspires, em- l 8.5% of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) powers and enables in equal measure to make UP a catchment area and 57% of Amritsar Kolkata manufacturing hub of India. Industrial Corridor (AKIC) in Uttar Pradesh l Intersection of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor The Government believes that a complementary frame- (WDFC) and Eastern dedicated Freight Corridor work of investment promotion is essential with an over- (EDFC) at Greater Noida arching strategy of building a ‘safe, secure, corruption l Multi-modal logistic hubs, industrial parks etc. to free, industry friendly – most preferred investment des- benefit from reduced travel time to ports tination’ image of Uttar Pradesh. Towards this, the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) will institutionalise investment promotion activities and fast track decision UTILITIES making and clearance for industrial projects in the State. l Abundant land parcels at competitive price The Board has many prominent industrialists. l Balanced availability of water across the State l 24x7 reliable electricity to industries and provision for What is Nivesh Mitra and how it is helpful to open access entrepreneurs?

SKILLED MANPOWER Nivesh Mitra is a unique platform designed specifically l 56% of UP’s 200 million population are in the working to facilitate entrepreneurs for getting faster approvals/ age group online clearances from various government depart- l 53 Universities, 4345 Colleges, 168 Polytechnics with ments. This is highly beneficial for entrepreneurs setting several research institutes, Centers of Excellence and up new units in UP or planning for expansion of their units. Udyog Bandhu is the nodal agency and single other vocational institutes point of contact for the investor facilitation and ‘Nivesh l Industry focused skill development programme Mitra’ single window system of the State.

PROACTIVE GOVERNANCE What are the investor-friendly facilities, incen- l Proactive facilitation and attractive policies tives and policies the UP Government is offer- l Simplified procedures and speedy time bound approvals ing to entrepreneurs? l Strong industrial security – ‘zero tolerance’ philosophy l Attachments area We have identified a lot of land banks and tweaked our policies to ensure that industries come here. Following

various level of interaction, we’ve un- derstood investors’ requirements in Ut- tar Pradesh.

We have already come out with our In- dustrial Investment and Employment Pro- motion Policy 2017 as well as sector-wise policies have been promulgated which contain attractive provisions for industries’ establishment. Many incentives have been rolled out under this comprehensive policy. We have come up with 14 top-up policies in various sectors.

MSMEs constitute an important segment of the economy of Uttar Pradesh in terms of employment generation Chief Executive Officer of the ITC Sanjeev Puri (third from right) has given proposals worth and as a source of foreign exchange more than Rs 1,100 crore in consumer food items, green energy and for setting up of a logistics earnings through exports. The sector is hub in Ghaziabad, during a meeting with Chierf Minister Yogi Adityanath. also strategically important for attracting capital investment, increasing industrial output and enhancing the GDP the level of each district of the State like th of the State. l 4 largest state occupying 7.3% China clay utensils of Bulandsahar, of India’s land area sports items of Meerut, glass work of The Industrial Investment and Employ- l 3rd largest economy Firozabad, locks of Aligarh, knives of ment Promotion Policy has created an contributing 8.5% to the India’s Rampur, brass work of Moradabad, mint overall favourable environment for ex- GDP of Sambhal, furniture of Bareilly, per- pansion of existing as well as opening fume of Kannauj, shoes and petha of l Highest consumer base with new businesses in the State. To reduce Agra, leather work of Kanpur, carpet of 16.5% of Indian population pressure of population on agriculture and Bhadohi, sarees of Varanasi, sugar of to increase the income of farmers, an in- l Highest PPP infrastructure Balrampur, jaggery of Muzaffarnagar vestor-friendly Agro and Food Processing projects in India (15%) and Chikan work of Lucknow etc. has also been implemented by the State l Strongest agriculture and food government and on similar lines, a new processing base in India How will the Uttar Pradesh Inves- Solar Energy Policy, UP Information Tech- l Amongst top 5 manufacturing tors Summit 2018 help enhance nology and Start-up Policy and UP Elec- jobs and employment opportuni- States in India tronics Manufacturing Policy has also ties for the youth? l 2nd highest no. of MSMEs been implemented. Very soon, a handloom and textile, tourism, film and dairy (organised & unorganised) in Employment will be the main focus, be policies will also be implemented. India it direct employment or indirect em- l Most competitive sector ployment. With special benefits for cre- In which sectors, the Government specific policies and incentives ating job opportunities in Bundelkhand, is focusing much upon and laying Poorvanchal and Madhyanchal regions emphasis to attract investment? of the State, the policy will also incentivise industrial units creating employ- We have identified 11 sectors. The The State government is paying special ment opportunities for both skilled and main areas we are focusing upon are attention to development of industrial unskilled workers in these regions of Agro and Food Processing, Infrastruc- parks. Specific parks like Pharma, food the State. ture, Electronics Manufacturing, Infor- parks, IT parks, leather parks, textile parks, mation & Technology and Startup, plastic parks etc. are being developed. We want Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit Dairy, Film, Handloom and Textile, Re- 2018 to be very dynamic, through which newable Energy, MSMEs, Tourism, Civil Our emphasis has also been on promo- Uttar Pradesh will have more prosperity Aviation etc. tion of locally specialised businesses at and more employment.

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It is heartening to know that “UP Investors Summit-2018” is being organized at Lucknow during February 21 – 22, 2018 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and a Special Souvenir is being published on this occasion. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has been reinventing its policies and strategies for its sustainable growth and development and Uttar Pradesh is now one of the emerging states that is steering ahead as an inclusive and preferred investment destination. I am sure that the summit will attract investors from diverse industrial domains for contributing inthe transformation of the State.

As a Principal Financial Institution and as an integral part of the various policy initiatives of the Government of India, SIDBI is committed to take ahead the agenda of sustainable development of MSME ecosystem by focusing on promotion, financing and development of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. SIDBI with its Head Office at Lucknow and presence in 17 industrial clusters across the State has been contributing in the industrial growth of the State by adopting a Credit Plus approach thereby Mohammad Mustafa catering to both the financial and promotional and developmental needs Chairman and Managing Director, of the sector. The digital initiatives taken by SIDBI in the form of Mitra Small Industries Development Bank Portals viz. standupmitra.in, sidbistartupmitra.in and Udyamimitra.in are of India (SIDBI) some of the proactive steps taken by SIDBI towards the overall objective of propagating Ease of Doing Business amongst the MSME participants.

I am pleased to share that Uttar Pradesh ranks 1st with respect to the number of registrations made on the Udyamimitra portal which is an interactive portal providing access to 1.32 lakh bank branches and 17500 plus handholding agencies for providing assistance in facilitating the online sanction of loans.

SIDBI is determined to cater to the emerging needs of each stakeholder for the holistic development of the State of Uttar Pradesh. I am confident that the initiatives taken by the Government of Uttar Pradesh through this “Investors Summit – 2018 would pave the path for a thriving State offering unprecedented opportunities and conducive environment to the stakeholders leading to the overall economic development of the State.

I convey my good wishes for the success of this Summit and the souvenir published on this occasion.

Mohammad Mustafa STATE INITIATIVES

Uttar Pradesh: an Emerging IT & Electronics Hub With a huge resource base, Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a hub for Start-ups, IT/ITeS and Electronics Manufacturing. With access to a robust industrial infrastructure, Uttar Pradesh has 15 industrial areas, 12 specialised parks, 4 growth centres and Industrial Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDC). Sanjiv Sanjiv Saran Saran, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of IT and Additional Chief Secretary Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, shares various Department of IT and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh initiatives undertaken to boost startup, IT and Electronics ecosystem in conversation withElets News Network (ENN).

“We have taken various initiatives for the growth of IT and Electronics sector by creating favourable conditions to enable Please give us an overview of IT & tors. Tier–II cities are attractive desti- investment and Electronics and Start up ecosys- nations for the IT/ITeS industry. Uttar tem of Uttar Pradesh. Pradesh can tap the potential of its cit- industrial ies such as Lucknow in proximity to development Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a hub of Noida and National Capital Region IT/ITeS services and Semiconductor in- (NCR). through investment dustry with developed infrastructure, good connectivity, rich labour pool, With access to a robust industrial infra- friendly policies.” policy and fiscal incentives for inves- structure, Uttar Pradesh, has 15 indus-

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trial areas, 12 specialised parks, 4 Under the Industrial Investment and Growth Centres and Industrial Infra- The State Employment Promotion Policy of Uttar structure Development Centres (IIDC). Pradesh 2017, a number of fiscal and The State Government has sanctioned Government has non–fiscal incentives have been offered 20 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to recently launched the to promote this sector. accommodate various sectors such as IT/ITeS, textiles, handicrafts, and new Information What is the strategy to bring non-conventional energy. The Govern- investment in Information Tech- ment has also planned to develop IT Technology & Start- nology and Electronics sectors Parks in cities like Agra, Bareilly, Luc- Up Policy 2017 and at Uttar Pradesh Investors Sum- know, Kanpur, Meerut, Varanasi, Alla- mit 2018? habad and Gorakhpur. the new Electronics Today for enhancing economic devel- With the goal of nurturing innovation Manufacturing Policy opment and growth, the priority of the and entrepreneurship and encouraging 2017 to foster a government is to attract investment youth in Uttar Pradesh to become new- into the State. The Government is age innovators, the State is taking con- culture of innovation committed to build a business oriented siderable efforts. Noida has emerged as climate that attracts investment, and the Start-Up and Innovation Hub of the and inclusive socio- encourages fair and effective regulato- country with more than 1,000 start ups economic ry institutions through probity, trans- based out of this centre. The State has parency and accountability in process- 25+ Government supported incubators development in the es of governance. We seek a greater in partnership with premier academic role with the private sector to expand institutions like IIT-Kanpur, IIT-BHU, State and help our economic base while empowering IIM-Lucknow (Noida), BIMTECH, etc, startups in the the disadvantaged groups through in- and corporates with experience in incu- clusive, faster and sustainable devel- bation such as iB-Hubs. To provide en- journey from a opment. trepreneurs with expert guidance at all stages of the start-up lifecycle, a com- promising idea to a We have taken various initiatives for mon mentor pool has been established transforming product/ the growth of IT and Electronics sector in the State with the likes of Ritesh by creating favourable conditions to Agarwal, Founder of OYO Rooms and service. enable investment and industrial devel- Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder of opment through investment friendly Paytm. policies, which identifies key business opportunities for all citizens. regulations, market dynamics and fu- The State Government currently sup- ture technology advancements that ports 100+ active start-ups working With a huge resource base, the State in- have been further simplified and ra- on innovative solutions to pressing tends to cater to the huge domestic de- tionalised. problems across different sectors. mand, while aiming to become a global Also, several workshops and boot- electronics manufacturing hub by en- We have also taken a number of signifi- camps are organised all across the couraging the same. To accelerate Elec- cant decisions and progressive steps to State in association with stakeholders tronics System Design and Manufactur- reach out to the investor fraternity. In of the startup ecosystem to inculcate ing (ESDM), the UP Electronics this context, Uttar Pradesh Government the spirit of innovation and enterprise Manufacturing Policy 2017 hereby de- is organising the UP Investors Summit among the citizens. clares Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna from 21st – 22nd February 2018. As a Expressway area as “Electronic Manu- precursor to the UP Investors Summit On the policy front, Uttar Pradesh is on facturing Zone”. 2018, we organised roadshows in vari- its way to become the destination of ous cities including New Delhi, Bengalu- choice for start-ups in the country and Additionally, there are three Electronic ru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad the Government is taking steps to drive Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) ear- and Kolkata to interact with key indus- the innovation agenda and harness the marked at Yamuna Expressway and trialists across focus sectors and met core competencies, local talent, re- Greater Noida Region, bringing in a potential investors to discuss their fu- sources and capabilities to create new plethora of investment opportunities. ture investments plans.

How is the investment promotion Pradesh. Fiscal incentives such as inter- Nation and to create world class eco- supported by policy framework? est subsidy, stamp duty and electricity system for R&D, Product Design, As- Will it create huge employment duty exemption, land cost rebate, reim- sembly & Testing, Engineering and Pro- opportunities? bursement of patent filing cost will be duction for Electronics in the state. provided to attract investment in the IT/ With the focus on creating employment, ITeS sector. Additionally, the entire notified area of promoting entrepreneurship, innovation Yamuna Expressway, Noida and Greater and enhancing quality of life, the Govern- Noida has been declared as “Electronics ment has rolled out UP IT and Start-Up “Our aim is to Manufacturing Zone”. This zone carries Policy 2017 which aims to tap the poten- promote balanced excellent infrastructural facilities to sup- tial of technology with a sharp focus on port the Electronics Manufacturing in the developing infrastructure and human cap- regional growth. state with seamless connectivity, state-of- ital development for the growth of IT- the-art infrastructure, logistics hub, 24X7 BPM industry and Startup ecosystem. Towards this water-power availability, social infrastruc- direction, special ture, international schools, hospitals, Our aim is to promote balanced regional nearest international airport and cuts growth. Towards this direction, special incentives such as across through DMIC and EDFC corridors. incentives such as rental rebate will be Hence, the Government strives to tap the given to units that establish in the region rental rebate will be potential of the Electronics industry in the of Bundelkhand and Purvanchal. given to units that country by bringing new investments in the electronics sector to push overall de- The Government is paying special atten- establish in the region velopment of the state and the country. tion to develop and promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within of Bundelkhand and Furthermore, HCL IT City Lucknow the State. Therefore, additional incen- Purvanchal.” (based on PPP model) with investment of tives will be given to MSMEs such as INR 1,500 Crore is also supported under lease rental subsidy and power subsidy in the benefits of UP IT & Start-up policy, order to help them grow and increase where currently over 1,100+ employees their competitiveness. Under the UP Electronics Manufactur- are working in Lucknow. It is expected ing Policy 2017, many new additional that total employment generation would What are the opportunities and incentives have been proposed for the be 75,000. incentives available for the inves- mega investments in the State which in- tors? Do you feel UP is well pre- clude capital subsidy, interest subsidy, India BPO Promotion Scheme: The pared to welcome investment in and stamp duty besides other incen- government promotes establishment of Information Technology and Elec- tives on case to case basis for investors. BPO units under India BPO Promotion tronics sectors? Scheme. The State Government shall With the offering of these incentives, extend additional capital support and The Uttar Pradesh Government aims to the state will witness influx of invest- incentives under this scheme to BPOs encourage entrepreneurship and inno- ment in IT and Electronics manufactur- in UP. vation by providing impetus to Startups, ing sectors from both domestic and in- Incubators and centres of Excellence. ternational companies. What new plans are on the anvil? Special attention has been given to Ease of Doing Business (EODB) in the State, Why do you feel that there is a Over 2,000 start-ups are functioning in UP which includes setting up of empow- huge potential in IT, ITeS and and we would like to provide world class ered committee, single window assis- ESDM sector in Uttar Pradesh? infrastructure by way of setting up India’s tance and other steps which would Does the new policy also give an Largest Incubator. It will help companies largely help investors in doing business opportunity to set up IT City or registered in UP give shape to their busi- in the state. BPOs in the State? nesses. The Incubator and other related infrastructure will come up near Lucknow The UP IT and Start-Up Policy 2017 of- The UP Electronics Manufacturing Poli- airport spreading across 40 acres. fers several incentives to IT/ITeS/BPO cy – 2017 has been designed to pro- companies to establish units and for the mote the State’s vision of becoming the A mobile app too will be launched for existing companies to expand in Uttar Electronics Manufacturing Hub of the startups soon.

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We, at Bank of Baroda, are delighted to know that “Investors Summit-2018” is slated to be organized at Lucknow on 21-22 February 2018 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. We are sure that the summit will certainly attract and invite investors for an ameliorated tomorrow and to carry forward India’s Growth saga.

The banking fraternity of the state is very much sensitive to the issue of its socio-economic development through various proactive initiatives buoyed with implementation of different schemes and programmes launched by the Government from time to time. We feel contented to share that the present total business volume of all banks combined, has reached to the tune of ₹ 13,55,838 crores, supported amply through a strong network of -18,327- Bank Branches, approx. -28,500- Bank Mitra and -20,000- ATMs.

As Convener of State Level Bankers’ Committee (U.P.), Bank of Baroda is playing a pivotal role in the growth of the state., through business figures P S JAYAKUMAR of ₹ 91,350 Crores, managed through a network of -1159- Branches, Managing Director & Chief -4000- Bank Mitra and -1651- ATMs. We are determined to cater to the Executive Officer banking needs of even the last person in the state and strive for assiduous improvement in the delivery of our services.

We are not only confident but convinced that the initiatives taken up by the State Government through this “Investors Summit, 2018” would go a long way in annals of state. The Summit will also be a precursor to transform the state’s industrial and overall growth cycle, and shall provide an unprecedented opportunity to the banks for coming forward and joining hands with different stakeholders in their promising ventures. These initiatives, we are confident, will result into a conducive environment for growth and development of the state economy coupled with abundance of employment generation opportunities.

We convey our good wishes for the success of this Summit and the souvenir published on this occasion.

P S Jayakumar Mumbai February 16, 2018 GREATER NOIDA AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE

‘Greater Noida Industrial Area – The Fastest Developing Township’

Greater Noida has the best infrastructure as far as industrial activities are concerned with a focus to keep the township green, clean and provide the kind of air quality people like to breathe, says Debasish Panda, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, in a conversation with Gopi Krishna Arora of Elets News Network (ENN). Debasish Panda Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority

“A lot of domestic Debashish Panda, CEO, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, (Extreme Left) and foreign participating in the UP Investors Summit meet also attended by Satish Mahana, Minister of investors have State for Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh (in the middle). shown a keen Shed some light on the recent Firstly, we offer a complete package, projects envisaged by the which no other townships offer other interest to invest in Greater Noida Industrial than those developed recently. Greater Development Authority. Noida has learnt from the experience of the Greater Noida Noida and has improved upon it. To sum region. We expect Greater Noida township is completely up, we have the best infrastructure as different from other townships. It’s a far as industrial activities are concerned, to sign MoUs worth planned and integrated township and investors don’t need to scout for comprising industrial plots, residential other kind of things that are required. about Rs 8,000 to facilities, commercial and institutional properties. We’ve the best social and Secondly, Greater Noida attracts people 10,000 crores physical infrastructure. By social due to its ease of doing business. during the infrastructure, I mean, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, leisure activities, Thirdly, we have an abundant power Investment clubs, hotels, and so on. Investors look supply. A private licensed operator out for all these things for the benefit of known as Noida Power Company Summit.” their clients, customers and employees. Limited (NPCL), in which Greater Noida

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Industrial Development Authority also with the Government of India’s new What are the plans to boost the has a stake, ensures that power supply Industrial Policy in consonance with ease education sector? doesn’t become an issue. Plenty of of doing business. A lot of domestic and water is available. About 85 cusecs of foreign investors have shown a keen Greater Noida is also emerging as the Ganga Jal would be flowing into the interest to invest in the Greater Noida. Education hub. With five already township by October this year. They also have the advantage of being in existing universities, Greater Noida has the NCR, too. We are expecting a lot of a number of technical and engineering ROAD CONNECTIVITY investments to flow. colleges along with IT institutes. Continuous efforts are being made We have an excellent road connectivity, We expect to sign MoUs worth about towards the growth of the education which is very important as far as Rs 8,000-10,000 crores during the sector wherein we offer the latest investment is concerned. The Investment Summit scheduled to be streams and disciplines. Research expressway crossing through Greater held on 21-22 February 2018. related activities are being given a Noida will be extended up to Lucknow greater emphasis. and beyond. Metro is connected with Please elaborate on the progress Delhi and other parts of NCR (National being made on the Metro Projects. What is ecotech all about? Kindly Capital Region). Jewar International explain. Airport is also on the cards. Metro trial is being operated. Other facilities have been completed. We are Ecotech is the name given to tech PROJECT ON PIPELINE expecting it to be operational by 2018 zones. We have provided a lot of green mid-year. It is a subject to various space with focus to keep the township Few specific infrastructure projects clearances. Otherwise, the target to green, clean and provide the kind of air coming up here are dedicated freight complete the project, and to make it quality people like to breathe. It is corridor: the eastern freight corridor and commercially available, has been set for another benefit for people to settle in the western freight corridor, intersecting 2018 mid-year. Greater Noida Township. at Greater Noida. Soon, freight containers leaving Greater Noida will reach eastern What are the policies in place to Any message for investors or western port within 12-14 hours, attract the investors? planning to come and invest in providing logistic advantages. In other Greater Noida? words, Greater Noida will become the We don’t have a separate policy. We ‘drive port’ of northern India. In near follow the broad policy of the The scope of investment in Greater future, Greater Noida will become the Government that provides sector Noida is tremendous. It carries a hub of all the exports. specific investments, facilities, etc. We massive array of opportunities for will operate within the broad investors across the world. At Greater We are coming up with a multi-modal framework of the policy. Noida, we have various facilities for logistic hub and multi-modal transport setting up the industries at developed hub. We have a Special Purpose Vehicle Tell us about the investors and industrial plots ranging from the size of (SPV) with the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial the areas of investment. 1,000 metres up to 100-150 acres. Corridor (DMIC). Along this corridor, there are investment regions coming We are keen to get investors in IT Moreover, there is an abundant supply up. The first early bird project related activities, biotech products, life of residential facilities; commercial Integrated Industrial Township Greater sciences, and even the newer areas like and institutional lands are available to Noida Limited is almost ready in respect greenfields, aerospace. Basically, land is set up IT, ITes and other corporate to civil works at Greater Noida. By at scarce and expensive, as compared offices. We have closely taken care of March-April, I think, it will be open for to hinterland. Therefore, we want to social and physical infrastructure allotment. It will be a 750-acre fully make the best use of the available land. which includes state-of-art, green developed state-of-art technology. From the investors perspective, if it is a spaces, schools and universities, high-value investment, land cost gets hospitals, clubs, leisure zones, In the past, we have seen big absorbed in it. We are looking from entertainment centres, etc. Hence, investments from Honda, New Holland these array of sectors and products to investors can explore opportunities at Tractors, LG, etc, in Greater Noida. be manufactured within Greater Noida. one place in one go. We welcome Although there were some lull in An added benefit of coming here is the everyone to come and invest in between, things are now picking up pre-existing infrastructure. Greater Noida.

Smart Lucknow Paving way to be INVESTMENT DESTINATION Uttar Pradesh is endowed with ample natural and human resources and it is also a State enriched with pilgrimage and tourism places. It is a State with immense possibilities for industrial development, says Anil Garg, Divisional Commissioner, Lucknow and Chairman, Lucknow Smart City Limited, in conversation with Arpit Gupta of Elets News Network (ENN). Anil Garg Divisional Commissioner Lucknow and Chairman Lucknow Smart City Limited

“The Qaiserbagh Chauraha which has heritage value shall be restored to depict the heritage value. Anil Garg, Divisional Commissioner, Lucknow and Chairman, Lucknow Smart City Limited Globe park-one of being felicitated on National Voters’ Day by the President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind. the parks in the Area What are the expectations of ment destination for entrepreneurs Based Development the State Government from the because of its large economic size and Uttar Pradesh Investors Sum- a huge market for the produced goods. area-is being mit 2018? The State Government is committed to provide all necessary facilities and developed into Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit 2018 creating a conducive atmosphere for differently-abled will be a big step towards furthering the entrepreneurs by bringing in vari- the growth of industrialisation in the ous investment friendly policies. friendly park.” State. The State is an attractive invest-

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In present times, law and order situation has got a positive quantum jump The work on making a Lucknow is home to a number of prom- which is very important to create a inent educational and research organ- conducive climate for the industrial mobile based isations like Indian Institute of Man- growth. The State Government has application which will agement Lucknow (IIM), Indian taken positive initiatives to solve the Institute of Information Technology, problems of entrepreneurs and inves- be having facility for Lucknow (IIIT), Central Drug Research tors on a priority basis. Institute (CDRI), Indian Institute of interacting with public Toxicology Research, National Botani- The Uttar Pradesh Government has is in the final stages. cal Research Institute (NBRI), Institute taken several positive decisions like of Engineering and Technology (IET), online sactioning of building maps, Here the feedback Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law e-tendering, e-office for ease of doing University (RMNLU), Institute of Hotel business. The State Government is also and complaints of Management, Lucknow (IHM), Sanjay developing systems so that the entre- public will be available Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Med- preneurs can get online industry relat- ical Sciences (SGPGI), Dr Ram Mano- ed services like various sanctions, ap- for the officers so that har Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences provals and licences easily. and King George’s Medical University. they can improve their IIT Kanpur is also nearby. All these in- The State Government expects new services by course stitutes give us a fair number of quality industrial units to come in the State professionals required for the industri- both from local entrepreneurs and en- correction based on al units. We have ample amount of trepreneurs from outside the State. land bank. With a plethora of ITIs This will give boost to the economy the feedbacks. around, qualified technicians and la- and the development of the State and bour is also available. also bring more employment opportunities for the local population. What potential do you see in How is Smart City Lucknow Lucknow? moving ahead in smart gover- To maximise the potential of the State, nance and citizen services? the government has launched One Utrar Pradesh with an agriculture dom- District - One product scheme recent- inated economy has vast scope for Lucknow is a Smart City in the making ly. The products are selected district capital investment in food processing with its rapidly growing physical infra- wise. All the endeavours would be to sector. structure like flyovers, ongoing metro promote these products to make more Since Uttar Pradesh is home to one of rail network, expressways, outer ring emphasis on viable employment gen- the largest MSME base in the country, roads, IT units, real estate develop- eration, optimum use of local resourc- the State Government envisages to ment and city extensions along with es and skills, empowering them with strengthen this sector in order to cre- rapidly growing social infrastructure adequate finance, training, packaging ate mass employment opportunities. like hospitals of big chains like Medan- and marketing tools. This is a going to The major industries in the Lucknow ta and educational institutions. be a game changer strategy to help lo- division include aeronautics (HAL), au- cal craft and industry cluster. Lucknow tomotives (Telco), IT (TCS), machine Smart and IT-enabled solutions are be- is identified as a embroidery cluster tools, distilleries, pharmaceuticals, bio- ing embedded into existing parking with “chikankari” and “zari zardozi.” technology units, sugar industry, ce- terminals to reduce manual interven- ment (Reliance), NTPC, chemicals and tion. The benefits are multi fold rang- Export promotion is another area for furniture. The Lucknow division has ing from transparency in operations growth and expansion with more value huge potential in the handicrafts sec- (governance) to empowering citizens to the production. The State is the best tor particularly Chikan embroidery through mobile applications with in- performing in the field of exports works. Some areas of export from Luc- formation which shall aid in planning amongst land locked States in the know division are- Chikan works are their trips within the city. The parking country. exported to UAE and other countries solution shall be integrated with varia- in Middle East, automotive parts to ble messaging signs (VMS) which shall Which sectors in Uttar Pradesh UK, Australia and Europe, carpets from display information related to parking have good scope of investment? Sitapur to UK and USA. at various key junctions of the city.

This smart parking being implemented cess of selecting a Master System Inte- Limited is helping LMRC to integrate on Public Private Partnership (PPP) grator who shall integrate all these var- this card with other services so that a mode will be operational by mid April ious smart solutions under an single card can be used for to city bus 2018 in three existing parking space integrated Control and Command Cen- services, parking services and other namely Jhandewala Park, Dayanidhan tre. This integrated Control and Com- municipal services like payment of util- park and Jhandi park. IT enablement of mand Centre will help in controlling ity bills and property taxes. This card rest of the parking slots (on street/off and coordination of various city gov- has provision for integrating additional street) shall be undertaken subse- ernance activities. 32 services. quently to bring the entire parking of We have integrated grievances redres- the city under one umbrella to improve sal system (IGRS) working in the State. IT enablement of city bus services is the efficiency and effectiveness of the IGRS is an integrated system for griev- being undertaken by Lucknow City existing parking system of the city. ance redressal in Uttar Pradesh to Transport Services Limited. This initiative shall be complemented with smart Lucknow Smart City Limited has signed bus queue shelters across the city. a Memorandum of Understanding “Our objective is to These smart bus shelters shall be (MoU) to introduce Public Bike Sharing equipped with GPS systems and shall on PPP model. This will provide bicy- use technology and have public information system dis- cles on rent to promote non-motorised play to inform the commuters about transport system which will be envi- build systems and the city buses. The bus queue shelters ronment-friendly, help to reduce traf- solutions around it so shall also have appropriate surveil- fic congestion apart from giving con- lance system for the security of the venience to riders. This will start in as to manage, commuters. Gomtinagar area as a pilot project and supervise and later up scaled to entire Lucknow city. What initiatives have been regularise city undertaken by the Government Lucknow Municipal Corporation is ex- towards heritage wealth of the tending its citizen services through governance activities, ‘The City of Nawabs’? various delivery channels. Our objec- using technology and tive is to use technology and build sys- State Archaeological Directorate has tems and solutions around it so as to smartphones so as to undertaken the restoration work of manage, supervise and regularise city increase efficiency heritage monuments like Chattar Man- governance activities, using technolo- zil, Lal Baradari, Darshan Vilas Kothi, gy and smartphones so as to increase and effectiveness.” Gulistan-e-Eram, Roshan-ud Dulah efficiency and effectiveness. The work Kothi etc. Restoration of Lal Baradari on making a mobile based application has been already completed. The which will be having facility for inter- achieve the goal of good governance Smart City Special Purpose Vehicle will acting with public is in the final stages. using latest technology involving all help in restoration and conservation of Here the feedback and complaints of stakeholders for quality and timely dis- these heritage projects of culture de- public will be available for the officers posal of the complaints. partment. Smart roads shall be devel- so that they can improve their services oped within the heritage rich Qaiserb- by course correction based on the Lucknow Smart City is creating a ‘Luc- agh area of the city. The Qaiserbagh feedbacks. The mobile application know City Portal’ to map all city-specif- Chauraha which has heritage value shall also have a officers module which ic assets (utility networks), social infra- shall be restored to depict the heritage shall empower the supervision of work structure like hotels, food joints, value. Globe park-one of the parks in within the Government. municipal zones, police stations, parks, the Area Based Development area-is toilets, government buildings, hospi- being developed as differently-abled Various smart solutions like DRISHTI tals and educational institutions etc. friendly park. for smart surveillance, UP DIAL 100, The portal shall be accessible to the control rooms of power sector, solid citizens and shall be interactive. Other monuments in the city like waste management, pollution levels Ambedkar park, Smarak Sthal etc are indicators, plus various services of Mu- Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation has also being maintained and renovated nicipal Corporation are working in the introduced metro card for metro ser- by the Lucknow Development au- city. Lucknow Smart City is in the pro- vices. Lucknow Smart City Corporation thority.

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Role of Telecom Infrastructure in Smart Cities

igital India initiatives could be linked and connected to a and schemes by the common control centre which government like could then be connected to any Aadhaar, digital lockers operator. andD computerisation of land records, are gaining momentum in For a Smart City, robust digital in- Bimal Dayal the country and playing a major frastructure is necessary. So far Chief Executive Officer role in the Smart Cities Mission. there have been different ap- Indus Towers proaches to smart city rollouts, Digital India has triggered other with many cities looking at Engi- subsequent initiatives that are fur- neering, Procurement and Con- ther strengthening the cause. When struction (EPC) model contracts. Government of India rolled out However, there are instances Smart Cities Mission, it had 3 key which use the Public-Private Part- ingredients – nership (PPP) model. Such projects and models can only materialize if • Highly connected piece of stretch multiple partners collaborate. Un- – All the Central and State Govern- der the PPP model the towerco can ment services to be provided to the install the infrastructure, and the “Indus Towers in its citizens through digital medium. street furniture, they can also provide Wi-Fi, smart lighting, and in endeavour to help • Simple and inclusive – Inclusive some cases, city surveillance too. growth aimed at the overall growth build a Smart City, of the country. Digital inclusion Indus Towers in its endeavour to is enabling free Wi- means getting more people on digi- help build a Smart City, is enabling tal platforms with the help of inter- free Wi-Fi (chargeable in future) Fi (chargeable in net access. along with the traditional cellular services. It has also set-up mul- future) along with • Business model of Smart city must ti-purpose smart LED poles with be sustainable – Provide a robust sensors to control the luminosity. the traditional infrastructure with strong digital The company, for 2018, plans to cellular services. It connectivity. assist the Union Government in its ambitious Smart Cities Mission. has also set-up While the telecom operators are With the philosophy of ‘Putting In- providing 3G, 4G and soon 5G, the dia First’, it is collaborating with multi-purpose smart government’s push is to provide Wi- state governments across the Fi as well to make it an additional country to deploy smart solutions LED poles with service via the infrastructure. The for building Nextgen digital high- sensors to control main opportunity is to provide con- ways. nected sites and consider future ap- the luminosity.” plications, for example, all the sites

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‘UP Fast TREADING Development PATH’ E-Governance and good governance are two key factors supporting economic growth in the State. While e-governance brings transparency and much-needed pace to public affairs, good governance is moving ahead as per the laid down principles and policies keeping the larger public interest in mind. Being responsive and accountable, UP needs to work more on these counts, says Dr Hari Om, Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in an interview withArpit Gupta of Elets News Network (ENN). Dr Hari Om Secretary General Administration Department Government of Uttar Pradesh

“Electricity is the critical sector for development which needs investment

not only to augment How do you look at UP Investor The present government is trying hard to the production but Summit as an event and platform speed up the pace of development in the to attract investment? What State and the investors summit is a re- to also streamline opportunities do you see for markable move in that direction. The industries? summit will host bigwigs of the industrial the distribution sector. If the plans of the Government UP is the largest State of India not only succeed, the State will benefit in a big network. We also geographically and population-wise but way by opening up a vista for new eco- need to explore also in terms of human and natural re- nomic and business opportunities for the sources. We have abundance of water, people of the State. It will also generate other options of mines and minerals, fertile agricultural jobs. This, in addition, will make a favour- land, land block, huge consumer market able environment for the ongoing eco- energy. Solar energy etc. Every corner of UP is known for nomic ventures in the State. Government some or the other marketable produce. is already focussing on infrastructure— has huge potential Moreover, we are the historical, cultural electricity, roads, water, housing etc. UP and UP needs a big and religious heart of the country so a has to develop if India wants to develop. huge potential in cultural and religious So, Investor summit is a welcome step by push in this area.” tourism exists. our government.

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How does the Governance and the is an area. Apart from Lucknow present and processing. Dairies can support infrastructure in UP support the Government has announced metro pro- huge population in rural UP. Amul type industries? Do you feel we have a jects for Varanasi, Kanpur etc. New ex- initiative needed. pro-industry environment in the pressways are needed to connect east- State? ern parts of the State. New airports are Religious and cultural tourism has needed. Jewar has been on the the list huge potential. Hardware and soft- Infrastructure is the basis of develop- for long. ware of computers is also an area. ment. Roads, electricity, water, housing, Skill development of educated and all forms of transport are required for Electricity is the other area. Rural areas uneducated youth can also be a good growth. All the previous governments and small cities are still not getting sector. Revival of traditional sectors have tried their bit to develop the State. enough power supply. Investment in like cotton, silk fabric of east, pottery The present government is also having needed to augment the production ca- and brass of west may also invite in- the development agenda on the top. pacity but also streamline the existing vestment. Since, last two and half decades-post lib- distribution networks as the lines are eralisation, economy of UP has seen a re- pretty old causing huge line losses. Solar What we have seen in the recent markable growth in infrastructure. Good energy can be a key sector in the state. past that industries do come cities have come up. Good roads have but they prefer Noida, Greater come up. Lucknow is witnessing Metro. Noida and most likely Lucknow Air connectivity has improved in a big “Good governance to establish their factories. The way. Highways have come up. Villages are ensures that the areas like Bundelkhand and having road connectivity and improved Poorvanchal seem getting side- electric supply. Health facilities and its principles of just, lined. Why? coverage has also gone up. All this will fair, free, support the pace of growth and attract Yes it’s true. Industries are confined to investment in new sectors. accountable and Noida because its close to Delhi. At responsive the most, companies prefer to come to Apart from the infrastructure we need governance are not Lucknow but UP needs to develop to give good governance, maintain law eastern part and Bundelkhand. We and order, ensure equity in opportuni- compromised. must understand that industries don’t ties, welfare schemes and delivery sys- Transparency in the come to develop you. They come to do tem. Good governance ensures that the business, make profit out of their ven- principles of just, fair, free, accountable administrative tures. And, any good venture needs and responsive governance are not processes ensured. full support and fair play. Good infra- compromised. Transparency in the ad- structure, health, education, peaceful ministrative processes ensured. Safety Safety and security atmosphere to do business and good and security is watched and new ideas, is watched and new governance is needed. But, it also de- initiatives and ventures are supported ideas, initiatives and pends on the nature of industries. If without bias. E-governance has ensured you want to make cement you need to that the decisions are taken in public in- ventures are go to Sonebhadra. terest. UP is moving very fast on this supported without count. Everything is now online-ten- Bundelkhand is not attracting indus- ders, purchases, file system, land re- bias.” tries because it’s poor in water records, complaint redressal etc. This will sources. We have to think of planning help in future. Health is another potential area. Gov- area specific economic ventures and ernment has announced many AIIMS provide basic facilities for such activi- What are the potential sectors you like institutions. Rural areas are still -fac ties. We wish that things move in the feel that UP must have investing shortage of doctors and other para right direction and the State witnesses ment in and should get invest- medicos. better growth in near future. We all ment out of this UP Investment want to see our UP as a developed Summit? Agro based industries are other area. state. The present government is go- Food processing industries are a must. ing ahead on development path with A lot more is required on this count. In- We produce potatoes in abundance but open arms, mind and heart. Let’s see frastructure sector needs a push—Metro most of it goes waste lacking storage what future upholds for us.

UPSIDC—CREATING AN INDUSTRY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

UPSIDC’s vision is to provide an environment where existing industries can grow and new investments can come with ease in such a way that Uttar Pradesh is looked upon as a globally competitive and industry friendly destination, and contribute towards the overall economy of the State and the nation, says Ranvir Prasad, Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh State Ranvir Prasad Managing Director Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) in conversation Uttar Pradesh State Industrial with Arpit Gupta of Elets News Network (ENN). Development Corporation (UPSIDC)

What initiatives have been taken by would boost up already established leather UPSIDC to promote industries in the sector of Kanpur. An integrated industrial State? township being envisaged at Chola near Bulandshahar would take development be- UPSIDC has more than 150 industrial are- yond NCR also. as across Uttar Pradesh where close to 30000 plots have been allotted for setting Dedicated investor facilitation cell has up industrial units. With demand for in- been established as an interface for the dustrial land increasing, we have taken investors for setting up their base in the several steps to make available industrial State and providing assistance promised land for new investments. We have taken to the investors. The cell act as a ‘One stop steps to ensure that land being held up by solution’ for all the investor queries with speculators in our industrial estates is aim to handhold the investors from a pros- freed up and made available to new entre- pect to the successful operation running preneurs and they get utilized. We have in the State. also published our entire land bank online “Uttar Pradesh is all set and created facility for online application The team consisting of professional con- to write a new chapter of and easy allotment. These steps have sultants work under the cell. To hear out yielded dividend and we have managed to more from the investors, UPSIDC has development through attract investments worth Rs 6000 crores come out with a robust system “http:// grand Investors’ Summit. since April 2017. onlineupsidc.com” which not only facili- tates the investors with hassle-free on- Because of the Summit, UPSIDC is further pursuing projects in core line allotment process but also assists the sectors like logistics to provide platform to investors in availing various information UPSIDC has received increase manifold scale of investments such as land availability, GIS mapped in- investment proposals coming into state. The logistics park along dustrial areas, important order set with a with an integrated manufacturing cluster single click. worth Rs 10,000 crore proposed at Bhaupur near Kanpur would and they would be open myriad opportunities for industries How are you ensuring creation of and bring lakhs of employment. Mega investor friendly climate in the translated into reality.” Leather cluster being set up at Kanpur State?

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As I mentioned earlier, primary aim of State and contribute towards the overall econo- company details, product being manufac- Government is to ensure ease of doing my of the State as well as the nation. The tured etc. business for all. Single Window System be- State has a large base of skilled labour, ing developed ends many windows inside a making it an ideal destination for knowl- What is your approach to operate single window which was the case earlier. edge-based sectors. The State also has a and maintain the industrial areas in UPSIDC has created system to gel with the large pool of semi-skilled and unskilled la- a better way? vision of the state Government. A single bour. The Government of Uttar Pradesh generic framework has been designed with offers a wide range of subsidies, policy and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) are being the thought that this framework will not fiscal incentives as well as assistance for formed in the industrial areas of UPSIDC only act as a template for scaling of citizen businesses under the well-drafted, sector involving the local industry associations for centric service delivery simplification but specific industrial policy. Now, State Gov- the operation and maintenance of the in- also bring in more investment and employ- ernment is in the process of releasing poli- dustrial areas resulting in better operation ment in the State. This is a major step to- cies for pharmaceutical sector, aerospace and maintenance of infrastructure facilities wards technology enhancements, moving & defense sector, logistic sector and elec- in the industrial area such as drainage, towards digital office, from offline mode to tric vehicle sector. road, green area/parks etc. This will also online mode. UPSIDC has implemented encourage private sector participation. online allotment system and building plan UPSIDC has organised and also planned approval management system. Using Busi- various national and international confer- It is proposed that,First, UPSIDC/Local ness Process Reengineering, now only ences, summits, roadshows and events Bodies (in case Industrial area has been those documents and information are with help of industry associations and cor- handed over to local bodies) should sign sought from the allottees that are abso- porates. Print, electronic and social media Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) lutely necessary for providing the service is used to create awareness, branding and with the Industry associations of the con- and verifying the eligibility for the service. positioning of UPSIDC as one of the pre- cerned area as an intent to form SPV. The objective criteria for evaluation of ap- ferred destinations. plication has been defined. It is being en- Once MoU is signed, separate MoU may be sured that all inspection reports are up- The UPSIDC participates in reputed na- signed among the UPSIDC Industrial area/ loaded in 48 hours by the respective tional and international events to reach out Local Bodies, industrial association and engineers that are due at each stage. Scru- to the potential investors. UPSIDC has SPV in which provisions can be made that tiny process for building plan approval has fixed a target of Rs 10,000 crore to bring as annual maintenance charges/Taxes as col- been restricted to parameters such as FAR, investment during the investor summit be- lected from the industrial units should be setback, ground coverage, parking space, ing held on Februrary 21-22. transferred to the SPV as per the UPSIDC/ NOCs from the fire department and NOCs Local Body orders for the maintenance of from pollution board. UPSIDC is committed to make UP as the the basic infrastructure of industrial area most attractive destination for the indus- such as roads, storm water drain, drainage Various online modules are being upgraded tries and to provide an investor friendly network, streetlight network, waste man- to the next level to support business pro- business environment which is marked by agement etc. cesses in real time in phased manner so as speedy decision making. UPSIDC ensures to bring in the efficiency in the internal that doing business in Uttar Pradesh is a How do you ensure transparency in functions such as Grievance Handling rewarding experience. the tendering system? (GHS), Content Management, Legal Case Management, Document Management How do you ensure real-time avail- To bring transparency, efficiency and- ac System (DMS), Financial Accounting Man- ability of land on GIS web interface? countability in its procurement system and agement System (FAMS), Human Resource allotment of construction works, UPSIDC Management System (HRMS), Integrated UPSIDC land bank is spread in 154 indus- has implemented e-tender system- an on- Project Management System and Internal trial areas across 51 districts of Uttar line solution to convert tedious procure- Asset Management System. Pradesh. This land bank has been ear- ment process into an economical, transpar- marked through Geographic Information ent and more secure system that covers What is the vision of UPSIDC? System (GIS) and is publically available on the entire process such as enrolment of website. The GIS web interface of UP- officials and bidders, tender creation and UPSIDC’s vision is to promote and develop SIDC has led to an enterprise level solu- publishing, publishing of corrigendum, on- the industry and take it to the level where tion by facilitating certain tools like real line bid submission/resubmission, auto- Uttar Pradesh is treated as a globally com- time plot status on each industrial area, matic evaluation of the financial bid, award petitive and industry friendly destination, current occupancy and plot availability, of the contract etc.

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NIELIT – Preparing DIGITALLY EMPOWERED Youth for UP

National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) is empowering people of Uttar Pradesh through a series of courses in IT and Electronics including Digital Literacy courses while effectively playing its Role in Skill India Mission of the Government, says Dr A K D Dwivedi, Executive Director, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Dr A K D Dwivedi Gorakhpur in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN) . Executive Director, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Gorakhpur How NIELIT is transforming Uttar including Digital Literacy courses such Pradesh into a digitally empow- as “Certificate Course on Computer ered State and imparting digital Concepts (CCC)” which provides them literacy on the last mile of rural required skill to use digital technology India? for their benefits.

National Institute of Electronics & Infor- Moreover, NIELIT Gorakhpur conducts “NIELIT is taking a mation Technology (NIELIT) is Human online examination for about 65,000- Resource (HR) & Capacity Building arm 70,000 candidates for Digital Literacy proactive role in of Ministry of Electronics & Information Courses mainly CCC in the State every capacity building Technology (MeitY), Government of In- month. There are about 70-80 online dia, in the country. 40 Centres/ Exten- exam centres across the State of Uttar of entrepreneurs sion Centres of NIELIT with a network Pradesh. Over 25 lakh people have of 700+ Accredited Centres and 8,000+ been Trained / Certified in CCC in last by providing them Facilitation Centres are providing -ser three years. Recently NIELIT has trained vices for this purpose. State Government Secretariat Employ- training not only in ees in e-Office which is an Online File Digital Payments, In the state of Uttar Pradesh, NIELIT has System to improve transparency, track- a full-fledged Centre at Gorakhpur with ing and efficiency. Till now, NIELIT has Accounting, an Extension Centre at Lucknow be- trained 25,000+ Government officials sides 300+ Accredited Centres and under various trainings related to Computer 3,200+ Facilitation Centers. e-Governance and Information Technol- ogy. Not limited to this, NIELIT has al- Appreciation, Soft Not only urban but rural population of ready provided 2,000+ technical man- Skills but also in Uttar Pradesh is also benefitted by utilis- power to various departments in the ing digital services and e-Governance ini- State to empower government to suc- advance tiatives of both Central and State govern- cessfully implement e-Governance technologies such ments with the involvement of NIELIT. across the State. NIELIT is empowering people of Uttar NIELIT CCC course has been mandated as IoT, Robotics, Pradesh through a series of courses in by UP Government in all Group C jobs. etc.” Information Technology and Electronics Besides, CCC, ‘O’ Level and ‘A’/’B’ Level

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have been treated as one of the prereq- uisites in many Government jobs across the country.

NIELIT has launched 70 different Apps for Android Smart Phones on various topics like CCC (Course on Computer Concepts) in 11 different languages and 75 other skill oriented courses. Can you shed some more light on Skill Development and Capacity Building initiatives?

NIELIT has 80+ apps for Android Smart Phones on various topics like DOS, Windows, Word Processing,

Spreadsheet, Presentation, Internet etc. in different Indian Languages to enable The building of National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Gorakhpur. masses to enhance their skills in IECT Domain through Self Learning at their convenience. These apps are available tional skills to further upgrade compe- on Google Play Store under Mobile Seva “NIELIT is empowering tencies resulting in more employment for Android users. people of Uttar Pradesh and entrepreneurship opportunities. NIELIT is effectively playing its role in through a series of NIELIT is keen to partner with Skill India Mission of the Government. the Technical Institutions of To achieve its objective, NIELIT aligned courses in Information State Government so that stu- 75 Skill Development Courses in Elec- dents get up-to-date and indus- tronics (43) and Information Technology Technology and try-oriented curriculum. Would (32) areas under National Skill Qualifica- Electronics including this ensure optimum employabili- tion Framework (NSQF) and 19 more ty of students? courses are in the pipeline. The basket of Digital Literacy courses NSQF aligned courses includes courses It has been our endeavor to reduce Indus- on VLSI Design & Technology, Reliability, such as “Certificate try-Academia gap by conducting training Real Time Systems, Big Data, Cloud programmes from Certificate Level to Computing, Cyber Forensic, Network Course on Computer M.Tech Level. We have a unique M. Tech Specialist, Electronic Product Testing, Concepts (CCC)” which in Electronics Design Technology affiliat- Solar-LED products, Robotics, Embed- ed to APJ Abdul Kalam Technical Univer- ded System Design, Multimedia, Web provides them required sity (AKTU), Lucknow and approved by Technologies, Programing Languages, AICTE with an objective to provide Indus- Office Automation etc. NSQF is a com- skill to use digital try Ready & Trained Professionals. petency-based framework that organis- es all qualifications, according to a series technology for their The curriculum of this programme in- of levels of knowledge, skills and apti- benefits.” cludes topics on Emerging Technologies tude with recognition of prior learning and meeting Industry Requirements. and also promotes lifelong learning. uniformity in qualifications and/or Another M.Tech in VLSI Design dully ap- equivalence of Degrees/ Diplomas/ proved by AICTE and affiliated with Presently, over 100 countries have, or Certificates, which impacts the employ- AKTU, Lucknow has been started in are in the process of developing Nation- ability and mobility of students. 2017 with similar objective to provide al Qualification fameworks. NSQF re- NSQF helps in attaining desired compe- Industry Ready and Trained Profession- solves the issues associated with lack of tencies and provide returns for addi- als as per requirement of the Industry.

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cialised programmes related to product design are being offered to make candidates to perform well in the field of Prod- uct Design and R&D activities.

NIELIT Gorakhpur centre has been identified as the Nodal centre for IT security-related courses offering Virtual Training facilities. What are your further plans?

NIELIT Gorakhpur Centre is working as Nodal Centre for Research & Develop- ment projects for IT Security sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Informa- tion Technology, The visiting NBA Team interacting with officials at NIELIT Gorakhpur for Accreditation of M Tech. Programme in Electronics Design and Technology. Government of India. NIELIT Gorakhpur has developed Virtual Training Environ- Besides to ensure optimum employabil- With the proliferation of IT and ment (VTE) which provides a web-based ity of students undergoing B.Tech/M. Electronics services, the need for E-learning environment where users can Tech Courses at AICTE (All India Council entrepreneurship development learn the anatomy of hack attacks and for Technical Education) approved Tech- in the digital space has grown then learn to design countermeasures nical Institutions in the State as well as manifold. How significant can be against different type of attacks. There in the country, NIELIT and AICTE have NIELIT’s role? are 21 Modules that are being offered agreed for Collaboration for Conducting under VTE and using these platforms, Employability Enhancement Training Biggest advantage of Digital Technologies anyone can do practical exercises related Programme (EETP) whereby NIELIT will has been that it allows entrepreneurs to to Information Security through online impart requisite training and award work from any place whether urban or ru- mode. NIELIT Gorakhpur is also acting as Credits for the training conducted on its ral locations and gives them opportunity Nodal Centre for providing Training to own, to the registered students. to provide their product and services to Govt. Officials on Cyber and IT Security. the people all across globe. Under this MoU, NIELIT is required to NIELIT Gorakhpur is also the Nodal Cen- perform the role and functioning of pro- NIELIT is taking a proactive role in capac- tre for Certification Scheme in Informa- viding Hands On Skill Training. Pro- ity building of entrepreneurs by providing tion Security and under this three levels grammes offered under this MoU includes them training not only in Digital Pay- of Certification Scheme in Information courses on Internet of Things(IoT), VLSI, ments, Accounting, Computer Apprecia- Security has been started namely Certi- Embedded System Design, MATLAB, tion, Soft Skills but also in advance tech- fied System Security Analyst(CSSA), Cer- EDA Tools, ARDUINO, Solar–LED Light- nologies such as Internet of Things (IOT), tified System Security Profession- ing Products, Cloud Computing, Web Robotics, Android Application Develop- al(CSSP), CCFP/ CISSA/ CSSSD. Further, Technologies, Android Application Devel- ment, Embedded System Design, Elec- considering importance of Cyber Securi- opment, Cyber Law & Information Securi- tronic Product Design, VLSI, 3D Printing, ty, MeitY mandated NIELIT Gorakhpur ty, Cyber Forensic, Multimedia and Ani- MATLAB, EDA Tools, ARDUINO, Solar– for coordination of Government Official mation, Programming Languages etc. LED Products, Web Technologies, Cyber Training across the country. Under this Law & Information Security, Cyber Fo- scheme 02 Days Basic Training in Infor- Moreover, Virtual Training Environ- rensic, Multimedia and Animation, Pro- mation Security, 03 Days Advanced ment (VTE) developed by NIELIT Gora- gramming Languages, Office Automation Training in Information Security and One khpur is open to all technical institu- etc. NIELIT Gorakhpur is running NBA Week Extensive Training in Information tions to avail facility and benefits of accredited M.Tech. Programme in Elec- Security are being conducted for Govern- online learning with practicals on IT tronic Product Design and VLSI Design, ment Officials is free of Cost. Till date Security and Cyber Security. As of now, both these programess are unique in its more than 300 Government Officials has there are 21 modules offered under nature for Designing of Electronic Prod- been trained in the state and over 4000 this environment. ucts. Apart from this various other spe- all across the country.

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‘Uflex Limited Committed to UP’s Success and Progress’

Uflex Limited has ambitious plans to substantially enhance its manufacturing capacity for flexible packaging in the next few years. As a Group, we lay a lot of emphasis on environmental sustainability in all our business processes therefore we propose to set up a solar project in Uttar Pradesh on 300 acres with an investment of approximately Rs 1,200 crore, says Ashok Chaturvedi Founder, Chairman & Managing Ashok Chaturvedi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Director, Uflex Limited Uflex Limited in conversation withElets News Network (ENN).

“We have six strategic business units giving us the competitive edge and an irreproachable reputation of a fully What are the plans of Uflex 12,500 crore) organisation focussing on integrated end to end Limited for Uttar Pradesh? high quality products, innovation, human flexible packaging resource development and trust of all Uflex – India’s largest multinational flexible stakeholders including its customers to cre- materials and solution packaging materials and Solution Company ate value added differentiation catering to company with a has its roots in Uttar Pradesh. With humble the entire realm of flexible packaging re- beginnings in Noida back in the mid-eight- quirements not only in India but overseas formidable market ies, when the city was in its nascent stage as well. with hardly any infrastructure, Uflex in the presence in over 140 process of its evolution helped transform We would like to further enhance our countries across the the face of Noida and Uttar Pradesh. Today unique business strengths in the state of Uflex Group and its associate companies Uttar Pradesh in the years that follow. Giv- globe.” put together is a $2 billion dollar (about Rs en the myriad benefits like light-weighting/

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down-gauging, sustainability, reduction at spans across 25 years. The proposed pro- materials and solution company with a for- source, high product to package ratio, less- ject is expected to generate employment midable market presence in over 140 er energy utilisation at all the three stages for 250 people at various levels. Electricity countries across the globe. These six busi- of the product lifecycle i.e. manufacturing, thus produced will be used for captive con- nesses are: transportation and disposal, there is no sumption and the surplus shall be supplied l Polymeric Films: Producing BOPP, BO- stopping for the flexible packaging industry to state or national grid. This would be PET, CPP, Metalized films and other hereon so to speak. Uflex’s contribution towards Government specialised films. of India’s target of achieving 100 GW of l Flexible Packaging Products: Produc- We have ambitious plans to substantially solar power by 2022. ing flexible packaging laminates (in roll enhance our manufacturing capacity for form); prefabricated pouches, flexi- flexible packaging in the next few years. Uflex Limited remains committed to the tubes (laminated), big bags, aseptic liq- This would entail the need of following ma- success and progress of Uttar Pradesh. uid packaging material. chinery and capital equipment in a phased Dovetailing the synergies of the Govern- l Engineering: Producing a wide range of manner: flexible packaging converting ma- l Conventional Gravure and C.I. Flexo chines, packaging machines and ancil- Printing Machines; lary equipments. l Hi-Tec Gravure & C.I. Flexo Printing l Cylinders: Producing rotogravure print- Machines with LED curing system – ing cylinders; flexo-polymer plates; first time in the world; elastomers and sleeves. l Extrusion Coating Lamination Ma- l Holography: Manufacturing world class chines; track and trace enabled anti-counterfeit- l Solvent Based & Solvent less lamina- ing and brand protection solutions that tion Machines; prevent look alikes/ body doubles which l High Speed Inspection and rewinding erode the brand equity of our clients. Machines; l Chemicals: Producing inks, adhesives, l Slitters & Doctoring Machines; coatings and polyols that are used in l Utilities like boilers, heating systems, printing and lamination processes. chillers, generator etc. ment and industry, there is no stopping for Uttar Pradesh to become Sarvottam We have recently commissioned state-of- For seeing this through fruition from Pradesh of our great nation. the-art aseptic liquid packaging material scratch to finish we endeavour to invest Rs manufacturing plant in Sanand, Gujarat. 500 crore towards the project. We would Please brief us about products With this we have completed our product require around 75 acres of land for doing and services of Uflex. portfolio to include end-to-end flexible this. Our capacity enhancement would packaging solutions for solids, semi-solids, generate employment for additional 500 Uflex today has state-of-the-art packaging powders, granular material, non-aerated people. To achieve this goal well in time we facilities at multiple locations in India (Noi- liquids, pastes, gels and viscous fluids. This solicit Government’s support in terms of da & Jammu) with installed capacity of plant re-affirms our commitment towards quick approvals, infrastructure towards around 100,000 TPA and has packaging Government’s Make in India initiative. road and rail transportation; well-devel- film manufacturing facilities in Noida (Ut- oped industrial land with proximity to resi- tar Pradesh) India, UAE, Mexico Egypt, Po- To sum it up, I would like to reiterate that dential hub for easy sourcing of manpower land and USA with cumulative installed we at Uflex globally offer end-to-end flexi- and uninterrupted power supply among capacity in excess of 337,000 TPA. We de- ble packaging solutions for: others. ploy cutting edge technology to provide l Solids / Granular products/ Powders ( best in class and optimised flexible pack- 10 grams to 40 kg) As a Group we lay a lot of emphasis on en- aging solutions to our clients in terms of l Semi Liquid Products/ Viscous fluids/ vironmental sustainability in all our busi- aesthetics, functionality, barrier proper- Gels (10 ml to 200 ml) ness processes therefore we propose to ties, eco-friendliness, anti-counterfeiting l Aseptic packaging solutions non-aerat- set up a solar project on 300 acres with an properties among other features. ed liquid products (65 ml to 1,000 ml) investment of approximately Rs 1,200 Crore. The land requirement works out to To elaborate, we have six strategic busi- Uflex stands committed to manufacturing about 4-5 acres per megawatt depending ness units giving us the competitive edge top of the line flexible packaging materials upon various technologies of photovoltaic and an irreproachable reputation of a fully and solutions on the soil of Uttar Pradesh cells. The useful life of a typical solar plant integrated end to end flexible packaging and supplying it to the whole world.

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As a precursor to UP Investors Summit 2018, a series of special roadshows were organised in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. These roadshows witnessed participation of some of the leading captains of the industries.

DELHI ROADSHOW (8th December 2017)

PARAMETERS DETAILS Roadshow Participants Representatives from 200+ companies like GMR, Maruti, L&T, Essel group, Videocon, Fortis, Pepsi. B2G Meetings One to one meetings with 25 companies like: • Maruti • Lava • Daikin • Intex • CFLD • Hero Fincorp • JK Cements • Subros Ltd. • Mahindra Defense Embassy participation Ambassadors & representatives of 25 embassies like Netherlands, Norway, Indonesia, Denmark, Mauritius Prominent Industrialists participated • Abhimanyu Munjal, MD & CEO, Hero Fincorp • Ramesh Suri, Chairman, Subros Ltd. • Mahesh Munjal, CMD, Majestic Auto Ltd.

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BENGALURU ROADSHOW (18th December 2017)

PARAMETERS DETAILS Roadshow Participants Representatives from 200+ companies like Wipro, Uber, Ola, Volvo, Microsoft B2G Meetings One to one meetings with 30 companies like: • Biocon • Wipro • AMD • Bharat Electronics Ltd. • Uber • Ola • Green Valley • Ladhani Group Prominent Industrialists participated • Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairman, Biocon • Kamal Bali, MD, Volvo India

HYDERABAD ROADSHOW (19th December 2017)

PARAMETERS DETAILS Roadshow Participants Representatives from 150+ companies like GVK, Apollo group, Phoenix group, Cellkon. B2G Meetings One to one meetings with 18 companies like: • GVK • CVK Technologies • Phoenix group • Apollo group • TV9 Media • Cellkon Prominent Industrialists participated Shri P V Prasanna Reddy, Whole Time Director, GVK Power & Infrastructure Ltd.

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MUMBAI ROADSHOW (22nd December 2017)

PARAMETERS DETAILS Roadshow Participants Representatives from 200+ companies like Tata group, Reliance group, L&T, Mahindra & Mahindra B2G Meetings One to one meetings with Chairman & MD of 25 companies like: • Tata group • Reliance Industries Ltd. • Essel group • Mahindra & Mahindra • L&T Bankers meet Meeting with captains of banking and financial institutions like • State Bank of India • HDFC Bank • Central Bank of India • Union Bank of India • Dena Bank Meeting with UP Development Forum Meeting with 50 industrialists from UPDF Prominent Industrialists participated • Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata trusts • N Chandrasekran, Chairman, Tata Group • Subhash Chandra, Chairman, Essel Group • Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Industries Ltd • Dilip Shanghvi, Chairman, Sun Pharma • S N Subramaniam, Group MD, L&T • Shailendra Rai, MD & CEO, L&T • Dr Pawan Goenka, MD, Mahindra & Mahindra • K K Modi, President, Modi Enterprises • Ashok Hinduja, Group Chairman (Europe), Hinduja Group • Prakash Hinduja, Group Chairman(India), Hinduja Group • Sudhir Mehta, Chairman, Torrent • Shekhar Bajaj, CMD, Bajaj Electricals Ltd • Pankaj Patel, CMD, Cadila Healthcare Ltd • Sajjan Jindal, CMD, JSW Group

KOLKATA ROADSHOW (5th January 2018 )

PARAMETERS DETAILS Roadshow Participants Representatives from 200+ companies like Birla Sugar, SREI Infra Finance, Shree Cement, Ambuja Housing and Century Plywood B2G Meetings One to one meetings with Chairman & MD of 25 companies like: • Birla Sugar • SREI Infra Finance • Shree Cement • Century Plywood • Shyam Steel Industries Meeting with UP Development Forum (UPDF) Meeting with 50 Industrialist from UPDF Prominent Industrialists participated • Mr. Sanjiv Puri, CEO, ITC Ltd. • Mr Hemant Kanoria, Chairman, SREI Infra Finance • Mr HM Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement • Mr Sajjan Bhajanka, Chairman, Century Plywood

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AHMEDABAD ROADSHOW (18th January 2018)

PARAMETERS DETAILS Roadshow Participants Representatives from 200+ companies like Arvind Mills, Adani, Welspun, Torrent Power and Astral B2G Meetings One to one meetings with Chairman & MD of 25 companies like: • Arvind Mills • Concorde Biotech • Adani • Welspun • Torrent Power Meeting with UP Development Forum Meeting with 50 Industrialist from UPDF Prominent Industrialists participated • Kulin Lalbhai, Chairman, Arvind Mills • Deepak Dalal, Chairman, Torrent Power • Pankaj Patel, Chairman, Cadilla Pharma

Nayati Envisions Quality Healthcare in UP

tors, nurses, technicians and paramed- ic, Nayati is going strong with its seven Centres Of Excellence and fourteen specialist departments.

We have joined hands with regional Niira Radia health centers and other social groups Promoter & Chairperson, Nayati to ensure no stone is left unturned Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd when it comes to taking world class treatment to each and every individual of the region. Besides this through our ur country is witness to an outreach program ( Nayati Charitable extremely skewed distribu- Trust) which commenced from the Di- “Otion of healthcare infra- vine peaks of Badrinath to villages in structure, technology and expertise Uttrakand and Uttar Pradesh, we have with almost all of it concentrated in the provided preventive health check-ups metros. The norm has been such that to close to 7 lakh natives through our for super specialist treatment, the pa- 16 mobile medical units. This is just a tient is mostly expected to travel 100- tip of the iceberg. 300 km to the nearest metros. Such a mental pillars of integrated healthcare, journey is physically, mentally and fi- proximity and access for the common Today, we are not only providing World nancially taxing for the patients and man, world class technology, a sustaina- Class Healthcare Services that is at par their families. We believe that effective ble business model and working for with the large health institutes of Del- treatment must eliminate this traumatic masses, the organization is continuous- hi and Mumbai, but are is also doing it experience, and should not be restrict- ly striving for the finest care. in an economical and cost effective ed only to the big cities. People in tier II manner so as to cater to the masses. & tier III cities have an equal right to Uttar Pradesh has wide healthcare dis- Patients are frequenting Nayati in quality healthcare and the gap in prox- parity with a huge disease burden. large numbers from nearby regions. imity to quality healthcare needs to be Hence, the first flagship hospital of Not just that, Nayati is today witness- bridged and hence imperative to take Nayati Healthcare, was set up in Mathu- ing a reverse flow of patients from Del- treatment to the patient. ra. Nayati Medicity, commenced its op- hi NCR. Looking at the needs of Uttar eration in February 2016 with a 351 Pradesh, we are increasing the capaci- Nayati believes that quality healthcare bedded state- of-the-art facility which is ty of the Mathura facility from 351 to is a basic right to dignity and our vision first of its kind in the region. Within a 775 in next two years and are simulta- is to make quality healthcare accessible, span of two years we have two hospi- neously focusing on extending world affordable and accountable for the tals- a 351 bedded cutting edge super class healthcare facilities to Varanasi masses in Tier II/III towns. We are In- specialty hospital, Nayati Medicity in and Lucknow thereby bringing treat- dia’s first healthcare organization, which the land of Sri Krishna, Mathura and an ment closer to the large population has taken upon itself to bring tertiary & extension of that Nayati Hospital in mix of Uttar Pradesh.” quaternary level healthcare to Tier-II & Agra, a 50 beded facility. With a strong Tier-III cities. Established on five funda- team of professionals, including doc- (Views Expressed here are Personal)

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