GORAKHPUR – Once a city where local entrepreneurs hesitated to invest, Gorakhpur is now witnessing a surge in industrial activity, attracting big names like the Adani Group and Coca-Cola’s main bottler. This transformation is attributed to the pro-investment policies, ease of doing business, and improved connectivity under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government.
The Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) has allocated a record 182 acres of land to 54 new units in the current fiscal year. This marks a significant milestone, paving the way for a capital investment of ₹5,800 crore and the creation of 8,500 new jobs.
This new wave of industrial growth follows a period of stagnation. In the last five years alone, GIDA has secured investment proposals worth Rs 9,445 crore, expected to generate 22,922 jobs. Noteworthy companies already operating here include PepsiCo’s bottling plant, along with major players like Kayan Distillery, Gyan Dairy, and APL Apollo Tubes.
Major Players Eye Gorakhpur
The list of investors is growing, with several new companies securing or requesting land. The Adani Group has acquired land for a new Ambuja brand cement factory, and Amrit Bottlers, a key partner of Coca-Cola, has also secured a plot for a new bottling unit.
Furthermore, Reliance Consumer Products Limited and Shree Cements have expressed interest in setting up units, with both companies visiting the area to assess potential sites. Reliance representatives recently visited on Tuesday, while the Shree Cements team had already completed its site visit.
In a move to expand the industrial footprint, GIDA is also developing the Dhuriapar Industrial Township in the southern part of Gorakhpur, where two major land allocations for new projects have already been made.
Anuj Malik, CEO of GIDA, highlighted that the “fantastic ecosystem for investment and industrial development” is a direct result of the Chief Minister’s guidance. She stated that GIDA is providing land that meets investors’ demands, leading to a continuous increase in industrial investment.
Proposed Investments and Land Allocation (2025-26 Fiscal Year)
- Shreyas Distilleries: Rs 2,667 crore
- Ambuja Cement (Adani Group): Rs 1,400 crore
- Amrit Bottlers (Coca-Cola): Rs 800 crore
- Kayan Distilleries: Rs 600 crore
- Vision Parental (Pharmaceutical): Rs 100 crore
Upcoming Proposed Investments
- Reliance CPL: Rs 1,000 crore
- Shree Cements: Rs 500 crore
- Lifecares Hospital: Rs 500 crore
- ESIC: Rs 150 crore
- DPS: Rs 50 crore
