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UP: Fast-track investment projects with strict timelines: IIDC's Deepak Kumar

Lucknow, Oct 21 (UNI) Reaffirming its commitment to fostering a seamless and investor-centric business environment, the Uttar Pradesh government convened a high-level Steering Committee meeting at the Invest UP office on Wednesday.
Chaired by Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner (IIDC) Deepak Kumar, the meeting focused on expediting investment projects, addressing key implementation challenges, and strengthening institutional mechanisms to ensure timely support and facilitation for investors across the state.
The committee reviewed issues affecting projects across the education, real estate, renewable energy, plug-and-play industrial parks, food processing, hospitality and tourism sectors.
Discussions focused on land-use conversion, statutory clearances, duty exemptions, subsidy reimbursements and infrastructure connectivity.
The meeting emphasised coordinated action by concerned departments to ensure time-bound resolution of issues, facilitate project implementation and prevent delays in execution.
Emphasising accountability and administrative efficiency, Deepak Kumar directed departments to streamline procedures, coordinate closely and adhere to prescribed approval timelines.
The review reinforced the state government's focus on addressing investor concerns through institutional mechanisms and ensuring that proposed investments progress towards implementation.
Officials reviewed pending matters requiring intervention from multiple departments. Representatives from Tourism, Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), Power Corporation, Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), Forest, Revenue, Horticulture and Awas Vikas participated in the deliberations.
The discussions aimed to improve coordination between departments and ensure that investors receive timely assistance in resolving regulatory and infrastructure-related challenges.
Addressing these issues is expected to support faster project implementation and strengthen investor confidence in Uttar Pradesh.
The meeting was attended by Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand, while Barabanki District Magistrate Ishan Pratap Singh, along with senior departmental officials and industry stakeholders, joined the meeting virtually.
The Steering Committee reviews investor grievances; coordinates action across departments and resolves project-related issues to strengthen ease of doing business.
Backed by policy support, industrial infrastructure and responsive governance, Uttar Pradesh is accelerating the conversion of investment proposals into on-ground projects.
Through faster decision-making and sustained coordination, the state aims to attract private investment, create employment opportunities and reinforce its position as a leading industrial and investment destination.
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