- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Wed, 28 May 2025 02:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The responsibility for providing basic facilities and overall development in 32 industrial areas across Uttar Pradesh has now been entrusted to the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA). UPSIDA has formulated a comprehensive action plan aimed at the rejuvenation and improvement of these industrial zones.
Among these, the Ghaziabad regional office oversees the maximum number with 10 industrial areas included in the plan. The Agra regional office manages six areas, Lucknow four, Gorakhpur, Meerut, and Kanpur three each, Bareilly two, and Prayagraj one industrial area.
Previously, the task of maintaining cleanliness and providing essential services in these industrial areas was assigned to the respective municipal corporations. However, due to negligence on their part, issues like garbage disposal have persisted, causing concern among industrialists. These issues were highlighted during regional workshops organised by UPSIDA.
Following directives from Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, UPSIDA has now taken proactive steps. CEO Mayur Maheshwari stated that the first phase of the plan focuses on solid waste management. The authority has initiated the selection process for companies to handle waste disposal and many firms have already been shortlisted. The implementation of garbage management services will begin soon, aiming to restore cleanliness across all 32 industrial areas.
UPSIDA operates through its 10 regional offices, working to develop industrial zones throughout the state.
Industrial areas included in the action plan are:
-Agra Region: EPIP, Sikandara Site-A, Site-B, Site-C, Foundry Nagar, Mathura Site-A
-Gorakhpur Region: Khalilabad, Mau, Gorakhpur
-Meerut Region: Udyogpuram, Sports Goods Complex, Partapur
-Ghaziabad Region: Site-1 Bulandshahar Road, Site-2 Loni Road, Site-3 Meerut Road, Site-4 Sahibabad, SSGT Road, Udyog Kunj, Loni Estate, Kavi Nagar, Sector-22 Meerut Road Loha Mandi, Jeevan Bihar
-Lucknow Region: Amausi, Sarojini Nagar, Raebareli Site-1 and Site-2
-Kanpur Region: Panki Sites 1 to 5, Chakeri, Ruma
-Bareilly Region: Parsakheda, Gajraula (Amroha)
-Prayagraj Region: Naini Industrial Area
This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing industrial infrastructure and supporting sustainable industrial growth in Uttar Pradesh.