UP Confirms Rs 1,046-Crore Investment for Agra and Prayagraj Industrial Clusters

What Was Announced

As part of transforming Uttar Pradesh into an 'Udyam Pradesh' and achieving a trillion-dollar economy, two world-class Integrated Manufacturing Clusters are being developed in Agra and Prayagraj under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) project.

The Agra IMC will be developed across 1,058 acres in Rahan Kalan, while the Prayagraj IMC will span 351 acres in Karchana block. Both sites will be equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure, including roads, water and power supply, ICT services, and green spaces.

Who Made the Decision

The State Support Agreement (SSA) and Shareholder Agreement (SHA) were signed between the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), with Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO & MD of NICDC, and Mayur Maheshwari, CEO of UPSIDA, signing the agreements.

The SPV entity, AKIC Integrated Manufacturing Cluster Agra Prayagraj Limited, was formally incorporated on 30-01-2025.

Project Structure and Roles

NICDC, a central government agency, will support the project through funding and technical expertise, while the SPV—Integrated Manufacturing Cluster Agra Prayagraj Limited—with equal participation from both governments, will ensure timely and effective implementation.

The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) will provide land and resources for this project.

Investment and Job Targets

IMC Agra, spread across 1,058 acres along Agra's Inner Ring Road, is strategically located just 25 km from the EDFC, and is designed with state-of-the-art infrastructure and Plug-n-Play facilities, aiming to attract over Rs 3,400 crore in investments.

IMC Prayagraj, spanning 352 acres, is designed to focus on industries such as e-mobility, food processing, leather, garments, cycle manufacturing, and packaging, with projected investments of approximately Rs 1,600 crore.

In Uttar Pradesh, projects in Agra and Prayagraj are expected to generate over 87,000 jobs.

Sector Focus and Facilities

The IMCs will house a wide array of manufacturing units alongside facilities for R&D, technological innovation, and skill development. Provisions have also been made to establish incubation centres that support traditional industries and foster entrepreneurship.

Agra is envisioned as a hub for leather products, food processing and beverages, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, engineering, and electronics system design and manufacturing, while Prayagraj will be developed as a major center for e-mobility-based automobiles, food and beverages, leather products, ready-made garments, bicycle manufacturing, and packaging.

Timeline and Execution

A dedicated project implementation team will oversee the development and ensure timely execution, with a target completion time of 36 months.

As of June 2025, the SPV has been formally established and initial procurement processes are underway, with a Programme Manager for New Cities tender issued in July 2025 seeking to finalize project management oversight.

Strategic Significance

Located along Agra's Inner Ring Road, the Agra IMC is strategically positioned between key junctions linking the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, 205 km from Delhi NCR, offering seamless road connectivity.

Once operational, the IMCs will play a crucial role in redefining the industrial identity of Agra and Prayagraj, placing them prominently on Uttar Pradesh's industrial map.