Strategic Training for DICs and Udyami Mitras to Be Conducted by Invest UP
UP Considers Increasing ‘Udyami Mitra’ Count to Become a Top Investment Hub
LUCKNOW: Invest UP briefed the Minister of Industrial Development, Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi,’ on the progress of ‘Udyami Mitras’ and other initiatives aimed at strengthening industrial development and attracting investment in Uttar Pradesh. The discussion covered planned efforts and a seven-point agenda designed to empower grassroots coordination, intensely monitor investment projects, and effectively implement policies to accelerate the state’s ambitious growth and investment goals.
During the meeting, Minister Nandi emphasized that “Invest UP and the Udyami Mitras” must ensure investment reaches every part of Uttar Pradesh and that no district is left behind. He urged all Udyami Mitras to work with complete dedication to realize Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of making Uttar Pradesh a trillion-dollar economy. To achieve this, he stressed the need to strengthen the single-window system and make the ‘Nivesh Mitra’ portal simpler, more efficient, and hassle-free.
“Ease of doing business is not just a priority; it is the foundation of our industrial transformation,” he stated. He added that the government would also consider increasing the number of Udyami Mitras to position the state as a premier investment destination.
These initiatives were launched following strategic guidelines given during a review meeting chaired by Minister Nandi on April 28, 2025, in Lucknow.
Key Initiatives and Progress
District-Level Coordination and Inspections: Invest UP’s headquarters team has started a process of regional inspections across Uttar Pradesh. So far, a total of 14 districts have been inspected. These visits included dialogues with local industrial associations, physical verification of investor sites, and a review of the functioning of the District Industries Center (DIC). These inspections have effectively resolved various pending issues. The remaining 61 districts will be inspected in a phased manner starting August 20, 2025.
Statewide Investment Review: Invest UP conducted district-wise investment review meetings in all 75 districts as part of a 46-day comprehensive review campaign, with 155 officials participating. The focus of these reviews was land availability, evaluating ongoing projects, tracking Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and resolving issues through the ‘Nivesh Mitra’ portal. Additionally, approximately 180 investment leads, each worth less than ₹100 crore, were also reviewed.
Capacity-Building Programs:
- For District Industries Center (GM-DIC) officials, Invest UP has envisioned a five-day residential Management Development Program (MDP) in collaboration with IIM Lucknow. The program is based on six modules: leadership, strategic planning, financial efficiency, communication skills, project implementation, and technology readiness.
- For Udyami Mitras, a one-year, KPI-based capacity-building initiative is being run in collaboration with the UNBOX team. This includes a five-day in-person training (in three batches) and six months of virtual engagement.
Industrial Land Survey: With the help of Udyami Mitras, two agencies are conducting a detailed survey and mapping of industrial land under major industrial development authorities. A total of more than 44,000 plots are being surveyed.
MoU Monitoring: Detailed progress tracking is underway for the commercial operation of 6,200 MoUs linked to investments worth ₹2.35 lakh crore under Ground Breaking Ceremony-4 (GBC-4). Active work is also being done to achieve the GBC-5 target of ₹5 lakh crore.
