Lucknow, Nov 27: Invest UP, the investment promotion and facilitation agency of the Uttar Pradesh government, organised a high level conference titled “Shaping Uttar Pradesh’s Industrial Future: Strategies for Viksit Bharat @2047” on Wednesday. The event is part of a series of stakeholder consultations aimed at finalising the Viksit UP@2047 Action Plan.
Aligned with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s long-term vision, the conference convened senior policymakers, industry associations, and sectoral experts to deliberate on Uttar Pradesh’s roadmap for becoming a developed, globally competitive, and innovation driven economy by 2047.
Senior officials from departments including Infrastructure & Industrial Development, MSME, Khadi & Village Industries, Handloom & Textiles, and Mining participated in brainstorming sessions focused on accelerating strategies under the Viksit UP@2047 framework and ensuring coordinated sectoral planning.
Key Highlights from the Conference
Deepak Kumar, State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner, highlighted UP’s strong financial stability and robust capital expenditure on infrastructure, noting that the state is India’s third-largest economy. He emphasised UP’s investor-friendly ecosystem, with clear policies and extensive support for entrepreneurs, while acknowledging challenges in land acquisition due to high population density.
Manoj Kumar Singh, CEO of the State Transformation Commission, described UP as a preferred destination for investors, citing a stable law-and-order environment and proactive facilitation that drives investment, employment creation, and industrial growth. He stressed the importance of workforce productivity, efficient industrial land allotment, project monitoring, and skill development.
Alok Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department, presented Industrial Development@2047, outlining structural reforms, infrastructure expansion, and sectoral priorities. He noted rapid transformation in the industrial sector and stressed inclusivity in the vision document.
Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Planning Department, shared the UP@2047 roadmap, structured around three core missions: Arth Shakti (economic strength), Srijan Shakti (innovation & education), and Jeevan Shakti (health, welfare & quality of life), aligned with 12 priority sectors. He underlined the critical role of manufacturing in driving growth, with the tertiary sector expanding alongside secondary sector performance.
Industry Participation
The conference saw active engagement from leading industry bodies including ASSOCHAM, CII, FICCI, IIA, Laghu Udyog Bharati, PHD Chamber of Commerce, and Northern India Textile Research Association. Stakeholders discussed strategies to enhance global competitiveness, sectoral productivity, and economic growth across Uttar Pradesh.
The discussions at the Viksit UP@2047 conference mark a major step toward shaping the industrial and investment landscape of Uttar Pradesh over the next two decades, reflecting a synergised approach between government and industry.