Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of India’s top investment hubs, setting new standards in Ease of Doing Business under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Driven by the vision of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,” the state has undertaken wide-ranging administrative and digital reforms aimed at simplifying business processes and boosting investor confidence.
The impact of these reforms is reflected in national rankings. Uttar Pradesh rose from 12th position in 2017–18 to 2nd place in 2019. The state sustained its momentum by earning the ‘Top Achiever’ status in Ease of Doing Business in both 2022 and 2024. Additionally, it secured the ‘Achiever’ tag in logistics rankings consecutively from 2022 to 2024. In the 2021 Good Governance Index, Uttar Pradesh topped the Commerce and Industry category, underlining the effectiveness of its policy framework.
Under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, the state was recognised as a ‘Top Achiever’ in key focus areas including enterprise establishment, simplification of labour regulations, and land administration. Post-2024, the government implemented 426 reforms across 24 sectors, covering investment facilitation, land management, labour registration, environmental approvals, single-window clearances and construction permits. These measures have significantly reduced compliance burdens and addressed long-standing industrial bottlenecks.
A cornerstone of Uttar Pradesh’s reform journey has been the digital single-window platform ‘Nivesh Mitra’. The portal currently offers more than 525 online services across 45 government departments. Over two million approvals have been processed digitally so far, with an application disposal rate of 97 percent. Mandatory online submission of licenses and approvals has eliminated physical paperwork, enhanced transparency and improved efficiency. The portal has also recorded user satisfaction levels of over 96 percent.
Building on this success, the state government is preparing to roll out ‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0’. The upgraded platform will be integrated with the National Single Window System and connected to key systems such as IGRS, Nivesh Sarathi, OIMS, the India Industrial Land Bank and Mukhyamantri Darpan. Equipped with an AI-enabled smart dashboard, real-time data analytics, robust grievance redressal mechanisms and automated notifications through WhatsApp, email and SMS, the new version aims to further streamline processes and enhance the overall investor experience.
With consistent reforms, technology-driven governance and a strong focus on transparency, Uttar Pradesh is rapidly consolidating its position as a preferred destination for domestic and global investors.
