State Industrial Policy
UP Launches Nine-Zone Industrial Growth Plan; Prayagraj-Kanpur Hub Among Strategic Hubs
Uttar Pradesh government plans to develop nine mega industrial zones to integrate skill development, employment, industry, and entrepreneurship. The project will cover all major towns including Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Noida, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Ayodhya, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, and Prayagraj.
| Scheme name | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone (SVPEIZ) |
|---|---|
| Number of zones announced | 9 mega industrial zones across UP |
| Total centres in first phase | 16 SVPEIZ centres |
| Prayagraj hub composition | Prayagraj division grouped with Kanpur division |
| IMC Prayagraj size | 352 acres (Saraswati Hi-Tech City) |
| Investment potential (IMC Prayagraj) | ₹1,600 crore |
| Implementing agencies (first phase) | 5 MSME Department, 5 UPSIDA, 2 UPEIDA, 2 YEIDA, 1 each Greater Noida Authority and GIDA |
| Announcement date | 23 July 2026 |
| Project structure | Hub-and-spoke model with dedicated SPV for each hub |
What Was Announced
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to develop nine mega industrial zones across key cities to attract large private investments and promote industrial growth, employment, skill development and entrepreneurship. Each zone will be developed around a hub-and-spoke model, aligning with its industrial strengths, available resources, and investment potential. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be constituted for each hub to oversee planning and implementation.
Prayagraj's Role in the Plan
Prayagraj divisions are grouped with Kanpur divisions in one of the nine hub-and-spoke zones. Each zone will focus on its local industrial strength, available resources and investment potential. The upcoming Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Saraswati Hi-Tech City, located 25 km south of Prayagraj, spans 352 acres with an investment potential of ₹1,600 crore.
Infrastructure and Services
Each SVPEIZ centre will function as a one-stop industrial, skill and employment ecosystem, offering skill development institutes, industrial plots, plug-and-play industrial sheds, common facility centres, employment assistance, entrepreneurship support, digital literacy, foreign language training and modern business services. The project also includes ready-to-use industrial infrastructure with power, water, roads and other essential utilities, enabling industries to begin operations quickly while creating large-scale employment opportunities for local youth.
Implementation Structure
Announced earlier this year on Uttar Pradesh Day, the project will establish 16 SVPEIZ centres in the first phase. These will include five centres under the MSME Department, five by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), two by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), two by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), and one each by the Greater Noida Authority and the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA).
Policy Context
UP Principal Secretary for MSME and Export Promotion Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil said the state has witnessed unprecedented growth in investment and industrial activity since 2017. With rapid expansion of industrial infrastructure, increasing domestic and global investment, and evolving technological requirements, the demand for skilled workforce is expected to rise in the future. In tandem with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, the SVPEIZ model is aimed at preparing the youth with industry-relevant skills and connecting them directly with employment opportunities.
Development phases
Frequently asked questions
What is the SVPEIZ scheme?
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone Programme promotes employment-linked industrial development in the state, with the primary objective to create employment opportunities, facilitate industrial development, and link training, placement, and entrepreneurship within the same infrastructure.
How is Prayagraj part of this plan?
Prayagraj divisions are grouped with Kanpur divisions as one of the nine hub-and-spoke zones. The IMC at Saraswati Hi-Tech City spans 352 acres with an investment potential of ₹1,600 crore.
What makes this different from a traditional industrial estate?
The SVPEIZ initiative is intended not merely as an industrial estate but as an integrated centre for investment, innovation, skill development, entrepreneurship and employment, positioning Uttar Pradesh as a leading manufacturing and job creation hub in India.
How many zones and centres will be developed?
Nine mega industrial zones will be established in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Noida, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Ayodhya, Aligarh, Ghaziabad and Prayagraj. A total of 16 SVPEIZs will be developed across the state through various implementing agencies.
What facilities will SVPEIZ centres offer?
Each centre will function as a one-stop ecosystem offering skill development institutes, industrial plots, plug-and-play industrial sheds, common facility centres, employment assistance, and entrepreneurship support, with ready-to-use industrial infrastructure including power, water, roads and other essential utilities.
When was this announced?
The nine-zone plan was announced on 23 July 2026. The SVPEIZ project was announced earlier this year on Uttar Pradesh Day, with the project to establish 16 SVPEIZ centres in the first phase.
Sources
- 9 mega industrial zones on anvil to boost private investments in UP
- UP To Develop Nine Mega Industrial Zones Under SVPEIZ Initiative
- UP to develop 16 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zones under hub-and-spoke model
- UP to Develop Sardar Patel Employment and Industrial Zones Across 9 Hub-and-Spoke Regions
- IMC Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone Programme in UP