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3 The largest producer of wheat in India The state of Uttar Pradesh produces the most wheat in India, accounting for 30.3 per cent of the total wheat production in Second largest producer of sugarcane in India The state is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the country, trailing only Maharashtra. In , 2.2 million hectares of area in the state was under sugarcane cultivation and total production was at around million tonnes*. Second largest producer of vegetables in the country Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of vegetables in the country. It is the largest producer of pointed gourd, peas, potato, muskmelon, watermelon and pumpkin in India. The state is also the third largest producer of sweet potato. Third largest hub for MSMEs in the country Uttar Pradesh has the third highest number of Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. With an investment of over US$ 4 billion, over 175,000 MSME units were set up during the 11 th Five Year Plan. Source: Government of Uttar Pradesh, Aranca Research, Ministry of Agriculture *Directorate of Economics and Statistics

4 Largest consumer base with increasing per capita income The state has the largest consumer base in the country of more than 200 million people. The per capita income is increasing steadily in Uttar Pradesh, giving rise to one of the biggest markets for industrial houses. Large skilled workforce Uttar Pradesh has a large number of business schools, engineering colleges and polytechnic institutes providing a steady pool of skilled workforce. The state stands second, third and fourth in the number of ITIs/ITCs, business schools and engineering colleges, respectively. Largest milk producing state in the country Uttar Pradesh is the largest milk producing state, accounting for nearly 17.6 per cent (23.3 million tonnes) of the total milk produced in the country in Leading tourist destination Uttar Pradesh is one of the most favoured tourism destinations as the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is located in Agra. The state was ranked second and fourth in terms of domestic and foreign tourists, respectively, in Nearly million domestic and 2.1 million foreign tourists visited the state in Source: nddb.org, Aranca Research *National Dairy Development Board

5 FY per cent share in India's incremental GDP Hub Growing of IT/ITeS demand services and semiconductor industry Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key hub for IT and ITeS industries, including software, captive Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and electronics. The state has become a hub for the semiconductor industry with several major players having their offices and R&D centres in Noida. Rich labour pool With # million inhabitants, Uttar Pradesh has the largest population in India. Uttar Pradesh has a large base of skilled labour, making it an ideal destination for knowledge-based sectors. The state also has a large pool of semi-skilled and unskilled labour Advantage Uttar Pradesh Developed infrastructure and good connectivity The state has a well-developed social, physical and industrial infrastructure. It also has good connectivity through 48 national highways, six airports and rail links to all major cities. The state has witnessed a high rate of infrastructure growth in the recent past. There has been a considerable rise in the number of industrial clusters/hubs and PPPs in the infrastructural b domain. Policy and fiscal incentives The state offers a wide range of subsidies, policy and fiscal incentives as well as assistance for businesses under the Industrial and Service Sector Investment Policy, 2004 and Infrastructure & Industrial Investment Policy, 2012.* The state has well-drafted, sectorspecific policies for IT and biotechnology. FY per cent share in India's incremental GDP Source: * Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development # As of December 2014 estimates

6 To invite private players to invest in the energy sector and ensure uninterrupted power supply. To promote generation and use of clean and green power in the state by harnessing solar energy. To integrate efforts of various skill development departments of central and state governments and provide employment oriented training in vocational skills. To establish Uttar Pradesh as the most preferred destination for investments by accelerating industrial development and creating a conducive business environment. Investment promotion Energy Vision Skill development Information technology To use IT as a vehicle for economic development. To position Uttar Pradesh as the preferred destination for IT/ITeS investment. To develop religious tourism at various sites with potential. To develop areas of tourist interest and provide better wayside facilities. Tourism Agriculture Social welfare To provide basic amenities to economically and socially backward sections. Infrastructure To provide housing to the urban poor and carry out slum redevelopment programs. To increase farm productivity and farmer profitability. To disseminate technology to farmers through development of training network, demonstration, and reference materials, among others. To construct Metro Rail in Lucknow. To develop, manage and maintain highways at par with world standards. To provide connectivity to rural areas by developing roads. Source: Aranca Research

7 The state has three major seasons: hot weather (March to June), rainy season (July to September) and cold weather (October to February). Wheat, rice, pulses, oil seeds and potatoes are the major agricultural products. Sugarcane is the most important cash crop throughout the state. Source: Maps of India Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with Nepal on the north; the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh towards the northwest; Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan on the west; Madhya Pradesh on the south, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to the southeast and Bihar in the east. The most commonly spoken language in the state is Hindi. English and Urdu are the other languages used. Lucknow, Noida, Agra, Ghaziabad, Allahabad, Varanasi, Kanpur, Meerut and Saharanpur are some of the key cities in the state. Parameters Capital Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Geographical area (sq km) 240,928 Administrative districts (No) 71** Population density (persons per sq km)* 828 Total population (million)* Male population (million)* Female population (million)* 95.0 Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 908 Literacy rate (%)* 69.7 Source: State Horticulture Mission Uttar Pradesh website, *Provisional data Census 2011, **Census 2011

8 Parameter Uttar Pradesh All states Source Economy GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP Average GSDP growth rate (%)* Per capita GSDP (US$) , Physical infrastructure Planning Commission Databook, , current prices Planning Commission Databook, to (November 2014), current prices Planning Commission Databook, to , current prices, (December 2014) Installed power capacity (MW) 14, ,701.5 Central Electricity Authority, as of January 2015 Wireless subscribers (No) 132,298, ,344,219 Broadband subscribers (No) 612,550^ 94,490,000 National Highway length (km) 7,863 96,260 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of January 2015 Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, as of January 2015 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, as of January 2015 Airports (No) Airports Authority of India *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms, ^As of December 2011

9 Parameter Uttar Pradesh All states Source Social Indicators Literacy rate (%) Census 2011 Birth rate (per 1,000 population) Investments FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.45* SRS Bulletin ( September 2013 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April 2000 to January 2015 Outstanding investments (US$ billion) ,414.2 CMIE ( ) Industrial Infrastructure PPP projects (No) 30 1,339 SEZ (No) Notified as of March 2015, PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System, *Including Uttarakhand

10 GSDP of Uttar Pradesh current prices (in US$ billion) GSDP per capita of Uttar Pradesh at current prices (in US$) CAGR 14.6%* CAGR 12.5%* At current prices, the GSDP of Uttar Pradesh was US$ billion in The GSDP grew at a CAGR of 14.6* per cent from to The growth in GSDP during was 5.2 per cent. The primary, secondary and tertiary sectors registered a growth of 3.5 per cent, 0.6 per cent and 7.7 per cent respectively in The state s per capita GSDP in was US$ compared with US$ in Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 12.5* per cent between and Source: Planning Commission Databook, June 2014 *CAGR calculated in Rupee terms, GSDP: Gross State Domestic Product, CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

11 NSDP of Uttar Pradesh current prices (in US$ billion) NSDP per capita of Uttar Pradesh at current prices (in US$) CAGR 14.6%* CAGR 12.6%* The NSDP of Uttar Pradesh was US$ billion in The NSDP grew at a CAGR of 14.6* per cent between and The state s per capita NSDP in was US$ compared with US$ in Per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 12.6* per cent between and Source: Planning Commission Databook, June 2014 *CAGR Calculated in Rupee terms NSDP: Net State Domestic Product, CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate

12 In , the tertiary sector contributed 50.4 per cent to Uttar Pradesh s GSDP at current prices, followed by the primary sector (31.0 per cent) and secondary sector (18.6 per cent). There has been a shift in the sectoral contribution from secondary to the primary and tertiary sector. The overall performance of the economy of the state during the FY14 was encouraging. The tertiary sector grew the fastest among the three sectors from to (15.5* per cent CAGR). The growth was driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services. Percentage distribution of GSDP CAGR* 47.0% 15.5% 50.4% 22.2% 12.3% 18.6% 30.8% 14.6% 31.0% Primary Secondary Tertiary The primary sector expanded at a CAGR of 14.6* per cent between and The growth was driven by agriculture and forestry. Source: CMIE ( ) *CAGR calculated in Rupee terms The secondary sector expanded at a CAGR of 12.3* per cent between and This was driven by manufacturing, construction, and electricity, gas & water supply.

13 Uttar Pradesh ranks first among states in terms of food grains production in India with total production of 55.7 MT in The state accounted for nearly 32.4 per cent of the country s potato production in *. Uttar Pradesh was the second largest vegetable producer in ; million tonnes of vegetables were produced in the state*. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat in India. The state contributed around 32.8 per cent to the country s total wheat production in The state is also among the largest producers of food grains and sugarcane. It contributed 19.9 per cent to the country s total food grains production and 39.8 per cent to the country s total sugarcane production in Major food grains produced in the state include rice, wheat, maize, millet (bajra), gram, pea and lentils. The second phase of World Bank funded irrigation project started in January 2014, in which 16 districts will be connected through canal systems, resulting in an increase of 225,584 hectares of irrigated land. The farmers are provided irrigation facilities free of cost. Crop Annual production in (million tonnes) Sugarcane Wheat 30.2 Potato 15.0 Rice 14.4 Peas 1.8 Pointed gourd/parwal 0.03 Pumpkin 0.2* Muskmelon 0.6* Mango 4.6* Bajra (millet) 1.8 Maize 1.2 Rape seed and mustard 0.8 Total pulses 2.4 Total oilseeds 1.0 Total food grains 50.8 Source: Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India, Indian Horticulture Database, , National Horticulture Board, Reserve Bank of India * , 2 nd Advanced Estimates of Horticultural Crops

14 According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), cumulative FDI inflows in Uttar Pradesh from April 2000 to January 2015 amounted to US$ 454 million*. Break up of outstanding investments by sector ( ) In , outstanding investments in the state totalled US$ billion. Of the total outstanding investments, the electricity sector accounted for around 31.0 per cent, followed by other sectors at 29.0 per cent (constituting real estate at 26.8 per cent) and the service sector at 26.6 per cent. 29.0% 26.6% 31.0% 13.2% 0.3% Electricity Mining Manufacturing Services Others Source: CMIE *Including Uttaranchal

15 Budget Highlights- Uttar Pradesh Government presented US$ 45,784.2 million Budget for fiscal year The state government has allocated US$ 8,184.7 million for power, irrigation, roads and bridges in Budget This is 82 per cent* more provision than that for the last fiscal year Under Budget for fiscal year , an addition grant for One Time Additional Central Assistance (OTACA) for projects of US$ 18.6 million was granted. It includes the ongoing project of building for the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court. The provision towards Education amounts to US$ 6,923.0 million. Welfare of backward classes, handicapped and minorities amounts to US$ 4,253.7 million. Modernisation of Police amounts to US$ 2, Agriculture and associated services amounts to US$ 1,270.8 million. 300-km Lucknow Agra six lane expressway project amounts to US$ million. Samajwadi Pension Scheme that covers 4 million families amounts to US$ million. National Food Security Mission amounts to US$ 29.7 million. Lucknow Metro Rail Project amounts to US$ 15.8 million; and Rural Road Scheme amounts to US$ 8.3 million. *Calculated in Indian Rupee terms

16 Source: Maps of India The state is well-connected to its nine neighbouring states and other parts of India through 48 national highways. The length of national highways running through the state accounts for about 8.5 per cent of the total National Highway (NH) length in India.* UPSRTC was established in 1972 to provide an economical, reliable and comfortable transport in the state of Uttar Pradesh with connecting services to adjoining states. The corporation has a fleet size of around 9,506 buses, of which 97 per cent are on-road carrying 95.1 million passengers in a year. Annual total income for the year was US$ 94.6 million.** Yamuna Expressway is a six lane (extendable to eight lanes), 165-km long, controlled-access expressway, connecting Greater Noida with Agra. The central government has approved four-laning of the Lucknow-Sultanpur section of NH-56 (under NHDP phase- IV) on a cost of US$ million including the cost of land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation and other preconstruction activities. Road type Road length (km) as of January 2015 National Highways 7,863* State Highways 8,432 1 Other district roads 169,153 Rural roads 86,827 Total road length 390,256 Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Government of Uttar Pradesh UPSRTC - Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation,*NHAI **UP State Road Transport Corporation, 1 Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department latest data

17 The railway network in Uttar Pradesh is the largest in the country and railway density is nearly twice (40 km) the national average of 20 km per 1,000 sq km of area^. The state is well-connected to other parts of the country by a railway network spanning over 8,800 km at the end of the year *. The major sectors and industries serviced by the railways include agriculture, cement, fertilisers, coal and manufacturing. Various parts of the state are catered to by five of the 17 railway zones in India. These are Northern Railways, North Eastern Railways, East Central Railways, North Central Railways and West Central Railways. Lucknow is the main junction for the Northern and North Eastern Railways. Intra-state rail network is well-developed, connecting the towns and the district headquarters of Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi Metro Rail links Noida and Ghaziabad with Delhi. A metro rail project connecting Agra, Kanpur and Varanasi is in progress under Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC). Source: Maps of India Source: ^CMIE, *Indian Railways Source: Indian Railways

18 The state has six domestic airports, located at Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow and Varanasi. International flights operate from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi. Lucknow airport received 2,312,291 passengers and Varanasi airport received 826,282 passengers during April 2013 to March 2014*. New airports have been proposed at Shrawasti in Kushinagar districts. In February 2014, seven new airports were also proposed for Meerut, Moradabad, Faizabad, Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly and Kanpur. Under Infrastructure & Industrial Investment Policy 2012, an airport of international standards will be established near Agra within the vicinity of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor. In this airport, along with the facility of dry cargo, an aircraft maintenance hub will also be developed. International airport Domestic airport Source: *Airports Authority of India

19 * As of January 2015, Uttar Pradesh had a total installed power generation capacity of 14,842 MW. The installed power generation capacity in the state increased to 14,375.3 MW in from 9,246.7 MW in The state is in the process of implementing and testing the public private partnership model in the power sector with an input-based franchisee system. Multiple power projects are being mooted. Dopaha (3x660MW) in the Sonebhadra district and Jawaharpur (2x660MW) in the Etah district are under active consideration and other thermal projects under construction are Bara, Karchana and Yamuna Expressway Power Projects^. There are 10 hydro power generation projects being undertaken at various places in Uttar Pradesh. Thermal power project of 2x250MW capacity will be set up at Gonda Out of Sasan ultra mega power project s 3,960 MW, 12.5 per cent has been installed in Uttar Pradesh 9,246.7 Installed power capacity (MW) 9, , , , , ,842.0 Source: Central Electricity Authority ^Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development, *As of January 2015

20 In vote-on-account of Budget , a sum of US$ million has been proposed for power generation and distribution schemes. In April 2014, Su-Kam won a large scale rural electrification project under Lohia Awas Project to install and commission solar power systems in 40,000 rural households in Uttar Pradesh*. In the budget, the state government proposed US$ 1.7 billion for various energy schemes Under Infrastructure & Industrial Investment Policy 2012, besides micro hydro-electric power generation through nonconventional energy, other power generation sectors like solar, biogas, biomass, and garbage will be specially promoted. State-owned power companies Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) Uttar Pradesh Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UPJVNL) Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PuVVNL) Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (MVVNL) Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (DVVNL) Power generation (thermal) Power generation (hydro) Power transmission Power distribution Power distribution Power distribution Power distribution *News articles

21 The Uttar Pradesh circle has good telecom infrastructure, with all the major players providing services in the state. According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Uttar Pradesh has a total telecom subscriber base of million, which includes nearly million wireless subscribers and 1.0 million wire-line subscribers, with a teledensity of 59.3 per cent as of January The state has a vast postal circle (17,667 post offices) divided into six regions: Allahabad, Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh had 3,213 # telephone exchanges as of December Proposed investments by telecom companies are scheduled to come up at the 100 acre electronic manufacturing cluster (EMC) in Noida. IT major Samsung India is in a process of plant expansion and planned to spent US$ 96.0 million towards the expansion of its manufacturing unit in Noida. Telecom infrastructure (January 2015) Wireless connections 132,298,196 Wire-line connections 1,026,266 Broadband subscribers 612,550* Post offices 17,667 Telephone exchanges # 3,213* Teledensity (in per cent) 59.3 Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Department of Telecommunications, Annual Report , Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India Post ( # Includes Uttarakhand, *As of December 2011, **As of December 2013 Major telecom operators in Uttar Pradesh Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Bharti Airtel Idea Cellular Vodafone Essar Aircel Ltd Reliance Communications Tata Teleservices Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

22 Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), 33 projects costing US$ million have been sanctioned for various cities in Uttar Pradesh, of which four have been completed as of 31 st March Most of these projects are approved for Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Allahabad and Agra. Some of the key areas of development are water supply, solid-waste management, sewerage and drainage/storm water. Most of the projects for Uttar Pradesh under the JNNRUM are in work-in-progress stage; the projects were sanctioned between and All the cities are fully covered by piped water supply system. In order to provide an alternative treatment option for the generated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), the Kanpur Integrated Waste Processing Complex has been developed and includes processing waste to produce compost and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

23 Project name Sector PPP type Project cost (US$ million) Stage International Airport, Kushinagar Airport DBFOT 58.5 Construction Moradabad-Bareily Roads BOT-Toll Construction Ghaziabad-Aligarh Road Project Roads BOT-Toll Construction Bareily-Sitapur Roads BOT-Toll Construction Muzaffarnagar-Haridwar Roads BOT-Toll Construction Gorakhpur Bypass Project on NH-28 Roads BOT-Annuity Construction Gwalior-Jhansi Road Project Roads BOT-Annuity Construction Bara to Orai Roads BOT-Annuity Construction Road Stretch (50 km) between Jhansi-Lalitpur on NH-25/26 Roads BOT-Annuity 91.7 Construction Merrut-Muzzaffarnagar Toll Project on NH-58 Roads BOT-Toll Construction Lucknow-Sitapur Road Roads BOT-Toll 67.1 Completed Jhansi-Lalitpur Roads BOT-Annuity 68.0 Construction Agra to Bharatpur on NH-11 Roads BOT-Toll 40.6 Under operation Source: pppindiadatabase.com; PPP: Public Private Partnership BOT: Build-Own-Transfer, DBFOT: Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer

24 Name of the department No of projects Project cost (US$ million) Yamuna Expressway Development Authority 1 1,909.2 UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority 9 16,084.2 Housing and Urban Planning UP State Highways Authority 19 2,227.8 UP Power Corporation Ltd 19 20,456.9 Energy-UP Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd Non-Conventional Energy Tourism Urban Development Transport Information Technology and Electronics (17909 CSC) Source: Government of Uttar Pradesh

25 Operational SEZs in Uttar Pradesh Name/Developer Area Primary industry Noida Special Economic Zone Noida Multi-product HCL Technologies Noida IT/ITeS Moser Baer SEZ Greater Noida Non-conventional energy Wipro Limited Greater Noida IT/ITeS Moradabad Special Economic Zone Moradabad Handicrafts Seaview Developers Limited Noida IT/ITeS NIIT Technologies Limited SEZ Greater Noida IT/ITeS Aachvis Softech Pvt Ltd Noida IT/ITeS Arshiya Northern FTWZ Limited Khurja, Bulandshahr FTWZ Source: sezindia.nic.in

26 Some of the Notified SEZs in Uttar Pradesh Name/Developer Area Primary industry Hari Fertilizers Limited Chandauli, Multi-services with FTWZ Arshiya Northern FTWZ Limited Bulandshahar FTWZ Ansal IT City and Parks Greater Noida IT/ITeS OSE Infrastructure Limited Noida IT/ITeS NIIT Technologies Limited SEZ Greater Noida IT/ITeS Unitech Infracon Limited Greater Noida IT/ITeS Aachvis Softech Private Limited Noida IT/ITeS Perfect IT SEZ Private Limited Noida IT/ITeS Unitech Hi-Tech Projects Private Limited Noida IT/ITeS Gallant Infrastructure Private Limited Greater Noida IT/ITeS Jubilant Infracon Private Limited Noida IT/ITeS Sarv Mangal Realtech Private Limited Noida Electronic hardware and software IVR Prime IT SEZ Private Limited Noida IT/ITeS Golden Tower Infratech Private Limited Noida IT/ITeS Pavitradham Constructions Private Limited Noida IT/ITeS Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Kanpur Textile, leather, engineering goods Source: sezindia.nic.in, FTWZ: Free Trade and Warehousing Zones

27 Uttar Pradesh has approved 31 SEZs in the state to cater to various sectors such as IT/ITeS, textiles, handicrafts, and non-conventional energy. Sector-wise break up of approved SEZs in Uttar Pradesh IT/ITeS accounts for nearly 74 per cent of the 31 SEZs, followed by multiple products (20 per cent), textile/handicrafts (3 per cent), and non-conventional energy (3 per cent). 20% 3% IT/ITES Textile/Handicraft Tier II cities are attractive destinations for the IT/ITeS industry and Uttar Pradesh can tap the potential of its cities such as Lucknow that are in proximity to Noida and NCR. 3% Multiple Product 74% Non-Conventional Energy Source: sezindia.nic.in

28 The state has 58 universities, 10 deemed universities and 36 medical colleges. In , there were 3,859 colleges in the state. Numerous universities in the state have excellent departments of engineering. The Banaras Hindu University at Banaras, founded in 1916, is one of the oldest universities in the country. Uttar Pradesh was one of the first few states to have successfully implemented the education for all policy. The state has made investments towards enhancing the standard of education across different levels. The state has a good presence of private players in the education sector. Amity University in Noida has emerged as one of the biggest private universities in India. Educational infrastructure Universities 58* Colleges 3,859** Medical colleges 36 Polytechnics Primary schools Upper primary schools 425^^ 153,874^^ 62,625^^ Source: University Grants Commission, Medical Council of India, State Elementary Education Report Card, , All India Council for Technical Education *As of February 2014, ** , ^^As of In the budget for , the state government allocated US$ 6,054.7 million for basic education, expansion of education and improvement of its quality.

29 According to the provisional data of Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh has a literacy rate of 69.7 per cent; the male literacy rate is 79.2 per cent and the female literacy rate is 59.3 per cent. Major educational institutes in Uttar Pradesh are as follows: Category Literacy rate (%) Total 69.7 Male 79.2 Female 59.3 Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Source: Census 2011 (provisional data) Upcoming national level institute projects include National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Institute of Hotel Management All India Institute of Medical Sciences National Institute of Technology (NIT), Allahabad.

30 The state has a three-tier public healthcare infrastructure, comprising Primary Health Centres (PHCs), health units, Community Health Centres (CHCs) and sub-centres. As on March 2012, the state had 20,521 sub-centres, 3,692 PHCs, 515 CHCs, 152 district hospitals and 133 mobile medical units (MMU) to provide a range of preventive and curative healthcare services. The state government allocated US$ 2,051.7 million in for various medical healthcare and family welfare schemes A leading European research & consultancy company, Ecorys, signed a contract for a World Bank funded project for providing technical assistance to the Uttar Pradesh Health Systems Strengthening Project (UPHSSP). Health infrastructure (March 2012) Medical colleges* 100 District hospitals 152 Primary health centres 3,692 Sub centres 20,521 Community health centres 515 Ayurvedic hospitals^^ 1,774 Unani hospitals^^ 210 Health indicators (2012) Parameter Government hospital beds per 100,000 population Uttar Pradesh Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Medical Council of India, Department of AYUSH, Government of India, Female ( ) 64.4 ^^As of August 2011, Government of Uttar Pradesh *All medical as well as diploma colleges, Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2013 *Per thousand persons, **Per thousand live births, ^As of 2011 Government of Uttar Pradesh Budget , Planning Commission Databook, June ^ Birth rate* 27.4 Death rate* 7.7 Infant mortality rate** 53 Life expectancy at birth (year) Male ( ) 64.0

31 Cricket and hockey are the prominent sports in the state. The state has numerous sports stadiums and clubs in Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad and Agra. Every district has sports infrastructure, which includes sports stadiums, multipurpose halls and swimming pools. The Department of Sports of the Government of Uttar Pradesh has 56 stadiums, 49 multi-purpose halls and 26 swimming pools. Another 10 stadiums, 17 multi-purpose halls and six swimming pools are under construction. The state has district sports promotion committees for improving the existing sports infrastructure. Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, Bada Imambara in Lucknow, and Kumbh Mela in Allahabad are the major tourist attractions. Other places of interest include Varanasi, Mathura and Sarnath. Uttar Pradesh is known for its festivals. Some of the famous festivals of the state are Deepawali, Ram Navami, Kumbha Mela, Lath mar Holi, Taj Mahotsav, Buddha Purnima, Vijayadashami, Makar Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Ayudha Puja, Ganga Mahotsava, Janmashtami, Sardhana Christian Fair, Maha Shivaratri, Mahavir Jayanti, Moharram, Bārah Wafāṭ, Eid, Bakreed, Chhath puja, Lucknow Mahotsav, Kabob and Hanuman Jayanti. Source: Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh

32 The state has a robust industrial infrastructure, including 15 industrial areas, 12 specialised parks, four growth centres and Industrial Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDC). As of September 2014, the state had 22 notified Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The state has proposed 40 IT/ITeS parks (apart from IT SEZs), two biotech zones and a knowledge park. Development of integrated agro/food processing zones has been proposed at Hapur, about 54 km from Delhi. Integrated logistics hubs (free-trade warehousing zones) have been proposed in collaboration between IL&FS, Mineral and Mining Trading Corporation and Mitsui (Japan). Thus far, the state government has recommended 56 SEZs proposals to the Government of India. Of these proposals, 21 SEZs have been notified. Until date, Uttar Pradesh has nine functional SEZs. Under a central government scheme, integrated industrial development centres have been established to encourage development of micro and small industries at Kosi Kotwan (Mathura), Etah, Banthar (Unnao), Baghpat, Masuri Gulawati (Ghaziabad), Kursi Road (Barabanki) and Chandauli. The Greater Noida Phase-II has 19.0 per cent land reserved for industrial use. An IT City is proposed to be built on about 100 acres of government land at Gajaria farms on Sultanpur Road in Lucknow. The state government granted approval for the city in April Uttar Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project, with a 57.0 per cent share in the total length of 1,839 km. Infrastructure & Industrial Investment Policy was launched by the Uttar Pradesh Government to strengthen the industrial infrastructure in the state.

33 Industrial parks Infrastructure (type) Location Area (acres) Growth centres Bijoli, Jhansi 385 Growth centres Shajahanpur 311 Growth centres Dibiyapur 246 Growth centres Jainpur 331 Agro parks Barabanki 180 Agro parks Varanasi 261 Apparel parks Tronica City 146 Textile and hosiery parks Kanpur 173 Leather technology parks Banthar, Unnao 233 Export promotion industrial parks Greater Noida 200 Export promotion industrial parks Shastripuram, Agra 102 Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) 13,000 sq ft, of which 9,296 sq ft of area is being utilised by 15 units. The park is fully operational. Source: UP State Industrial Development Corporation, ENVIS Centre: Uttar Pradesh

34 The resources, policy incentives, infrastructure and climate in the state are ideally suited for investments in sectors such as IT, agro-based and food processing, light engineering goods, sports goods, textiles, leather-based, tourism and biotechnology. The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) and the Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development are responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure in the state. The state government has set up Udyog Bandhu to facilitate investment in industrial and service sectors. The organisation has a three-tier structure with presence at district, divisional and state levels. Key industries in Uttar Pradesh IT Agro processing Tourism Mineral based industries Textiles Handloom and handicrafts Food processing Leather-based industry Sports goods Biotechnology The government of Uttar Pradesh is promoting the development of several SEZs across the state, such as IT and ITeS, electronic hardware and software, handicrafts and agro-based industries.

35 Industrial infrastructure (growth centres and industrial parks) an extensive railway and road network, availability of work force, and incentives offered by the state government are the major factors driving manufacturing industry in Uttar Pradesh. Break-up of manufacturing investment in 11 th Plan 4% The 12 th Five-Year Plan envisages an industrial growth rate of 11.2 per cent per annum and an investment of about US$ 58.5 billion. 32% Heavy Medium Uttar Pradesh ranks third among Indian states in terms of the number of MSME enterprises. Numerous manufacturing units have been set up in the industrial areas of Sahibabad and Noida. 64% Small and Micro PTC Industries has also submitted a proposal to invest US$ 36.8 million to set up a manufacturing unit in Lucknow. The 12 th Five-Year Plan envisages an industrial growth rate of 11.2 per cent annually and an estimated investment of US$ 67.8 billion in the manufacturing sector. Industrial investment in Uttar Pradesh grew at a CAGR of per cent between FY 08 and FY 12. Alstom T&D India Ltd Atlas Cycles Ltd Some of the key players Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd Eveready Industries India Ltd Source: UP Government Annual Plan , GoUP

36 Alstom T&D India Ltd Atlas Cycles Ltd Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd Eveready Industries India Ltd With more than 100 years of presence in India, Alstom T&D India (formerly Areva T&D India Ltd) is a leading player in the power transmission business with a product portfolio ranging from medium voltage to extra high voltage (765 kv) categories for the utility, industry and infrastructure markets. The company employs 3,515 people and has eight manufacturing units. Alstom has a predominant presence in all stages of the power supply chain, with a wide range of products that include power transformers, circuit breakers, gas insulated switchgears, instrument transformers, protection relays and power system automation equipments. The company has its corporate office in Noida. Alstom had net sales of US$ million in Atlas Cycles, established in 1951, is one of the leading bicycle manufacturers in the country. The company manufactures bicycles of all types, from those for children to mountain bikes, suspension bikes, city bikes and sports bikes. Atlas Cycles exports bicycles to several countries in North America, Central and South America and Africa. The company had revenues of US$ million in Atlas Cycles has a manufacturing unit in Sahibabad, which also houses a modern paint application unit. Incorporated in 1964, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is a central government undertaking. It is the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the power and industrial machinery segment. The company had revenues of around US$ 6.6 billion in BHEL manufactures power transformers and insulators at its plants in Uttar Pradesh at Jagdishpur and Jhansi. During , the company employed around 48,399 employees. Eveready is one of the country s leading producers of batteries (carbon zinc, alkaline and rechargeable). The company also produces compact fluorescent lamps and packet tea. Eveready had revenues of US$ million in The company has manufacturing units in Lucknow and Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

37 The key incentives for consumer goods companies to set up manufacturing unit in the state are access to large consumer markets (population of million accounting for 16.5 per cent of India s total consumer base) and proximity to raw material sources. Key players Dabur India Ltd ITC Ltd Godfrey Phillips India Consumer goods companies with manufacturing facilities in the state are Dabur, ITC and Godfrey Phillips India. The facilities in the state manufacture products under categories such as personal care, food, health care, cigarettes, apparel, and home care. An apparel park at Tronica City, Ghaziabad, and a textile & hosiery park at Rooma, Dist., Kanpur, have been set up by UPSIDC to promote the apparel industry.

38 Dabur India Ltd Dabur is one of the country s largest consumer goods companies. The company produces various products, ranging from personal care to food, healthcare and home care. Dabur reported consolidated revenues of US$ 1.2 billion in and employed more than 6,154 people as on 31 March The company has manufacturing facilities across the country, including one plant in Sahibabad, where it produces food and personal care products. ITC Ltd ITC is one of India s foremost consumer goods companies, and is truly diversified with a product assortment ranging across cigarettes, apparel, personal-care products and food products. The company is also one of the leading hoteliers in the country and is involved in the agri-business. The company had over 30,000 employees and reported net revenues of US$ 5.5 billion in ITC has a manufacturing unit in Saharanpur, where it produces cigarettes and smoking tobacco. ITC features consistently among the top 10 global FMCG companies. Godfrey Phillips India The company is a significant player in the Indian tobacco industry and manufactures products under well-established brands, such as Red and White, Marlboro, Cavanders, Tipper and Four Square. Godfrey Phillips generated revenues of US$ million in The company has manufacturing facilities in Ghaziabad.

39 Numerous major multinational companies, such as LG Electronics, Samsung and Xerox have their operations in the state. The major incentives for the companies are industrial infrastructure and access to consumer markets of Uttar Pradesh and National Capital Region. A majority of the companies are located in Noida and Ghaziabad. UP Electronics Corporation Limited has been established to promote and develop the IT and electronics industries in the state. Noida has become a hub for the semiconductor design industry with many major players having their offices and Research & Development (R&D) centres. Big companies like Samsung and Bosch have received the approval for setting up their semiconductor units in Noida. Many companies are setting up operations in the state. Global MNCs such as Freescale, Mentor Graphics and Interra Systems have set up operations in Noida. Atrenta, a leading semiconductor company, relocated to an expanded R&D facility at Noida in May De-Core Science and Technologies, a manufacturer of nano-opto-electronic devices, has plans to produce LEDs from India's first advanced semiconductor fab (AlInGaN facility) at Noida Special Economic Zone. UP Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2014 is expected to boost manufacturing of electronic goods in the state as demand for ESDM (Electronic System Design & Manufacturing) increases. The production of electronics hardware is expected to reach US$ 104 million by year 2020.

40 Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) LG Electronics India Mirc Electronics Ltd Moserbaer Bharat Electronics Limited, a multi-product, multi-unit, multi-technology company, was incorporated in BEL had revenues of about US$ 1.1 billion in The products manufactured by BEL are mainly categorised as defence, non-defence products and services. Its manufacturing plants are located in different parts of the country. The company has a unit in Ghaziabad, which manufactures radars, antennae, microwave components and defence equipment. LG is a leading consumer electronics company. The company had an approximate turnover of US$ 1.9 billion in Its Indian subsidiary was set up in 1997 and has manufacturing facilities in Noida and Pune. The Noida manufacturing unit was set up in 1998 and produces televisions, washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, PC monitors and microwave ovens. Onida is a prominent electronics brand, owned by the company Mirc Electronics. The company manufactures televisions, home theatre systems, air conditioners, washing machines, microwave ovens and mobile phones. The company had revenues of US$ million in Mirc has a manufacturing unit in Noida, which produces televisions, washing machines and air conditioners. Moser Baer is a leading Indian company that manufactures optical storage media such as Compact Discs (CDs) and Digital Video Discs (DVDs). The company is headquartered in India and employs over 4,380 people. It had unaudited revenues of US$ million during the nine months ended 31 December The company has five manufacturing facilities, four of which are located in Noida.

41 Uttar Pradesh is one of the largest consumers of fertilisers in India, owing to its large size and agricultural activities. The state accounts for nearly 6 per cent of the total chemicals produced in India. Abundant availability of raw materials for production of fertilisers in Bundelkhand is an incentive for chemical companies to set up their plants. Key players Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd GAIL India Ltd Apart from fertilisers, many manufacturing units across the petroleum (Indian Oil), gas (GAIL), basic chemicals (Tata Chemicals) and paint (Kansai Nerolac) sectors are located in the state. Other major chemical manufacturers include Kanoria Chemicals and Jubilant Life Sciences. A refinery of Indian Oil Corporation is situated in Mathura, with a capacity of 8 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) Rock phosphate found in Lalitpur is sold as a direct fertiliser and used as raw material for phosphorus plants.

42 Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd is a part of the Aditya Birla Group. The company is engaged in various businesses, ranging from textiles to chemicals, life insurance and IT services. The company has a strong presence in the area of chemicals, producing carbon black, urea and liquid argon. It had total revenue of US$ 4.3 billion in The company has two plants in Uttar Pradesh; one in Jagadishpur, which manufactures urea and liquid argon and another in Renukoot, which manufactures carbon black. IFFCO is a multi-unit cooperative society; its primary activities involve production and distribution of fertilisers. The company is one of the largest fertiliser producers in the country and has manufacturing units at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh. The company reported a turnover of US$ 3.6 billion in Fertilizer Corp of India Ltd (FCIL) FCIL is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), which was incorporated in 1961 and re-organised in The company produces ammonia, urea, ammonium nitrate, nitric acid and gypsum. The company has four plants in India, one of which is located in Gorakhpur. The Gorakhpur plant manufactures urea. GAIL India Ltd GAIL, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), is India s flagship natural gas company and was established in The company employed over 3,961 people in and recorded a turnover of US$ 10.3 billion in The company has a plant in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh, where liquefied petroleum gas is produced.

43 Uttar Pradesh has nine large cement plants with an installed capacity of 9.33 million tonnes. The state had limestone resources of million tonnes, as of April Major investments in the sector have been done by leading groups for establishing new cement plants and expansion of existing plants. Abundance of raw material is an incentive for setting up cement plants. Existing players are establishing cement plants and increasing the capacity of existing plants. ACC Ltd Birla Corporation Ltd Grasim Industries Ltd Key players Heidelberg Cement India Ltd Source: UP Government, Indian Bureau of Mines Year Book 2012 Uttar Pradesh, being a large state, has a huge demand for cement. In , total limestone production in the state was 3.3 million tonnes. Uttar Pradesh is ranked as the seventh largest cement producing state in the country, with an annual production of 7.02 million tonnes in In March 2014, Reliance Cement Ltd decided to expand its cement production business in the state. The company has a total cement manufacturing capacity of 5.5 million tonnes per annum through its other plants.

44 ACC Ltd Birla Corporation Ltd Grasim Industries Ltd Heidelberg Cement India Ltd ACC Limited is one of the largest cement manufacturers in India with 16 cement plants, more than 48 ready-mix concrete plants, 21 sales offices and over 9,000 dealers. The plant of ACC is located at Tikaria in Uttar Pradesh. The company reported total revenue of US$ 1.8 billion in the calendar year Birla Corporation Limited is the flagship company of the M P Birla group with business interests in cement, jute, PVC, floor covering and auto trims. The company has four cement plants with total installed capacity of 6.46 million tons including a cement plant in Raebareli. The company reported a turnover of US$ million for the year The cement division of Grasim Industries has 11 composite plants, 14 grinding units, five bulk terminals, one clinker plant and 101 ready-mix concrete plants across India, UAE, Bahrain, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Grasim is also the largest producer of white cement in India with an installed capacity of 560,000 tonnes per annum. The company has two cement grinding units in Uttar Pradesh, one in Dadri and the other in Aligarh with 1.3 million tonnes capacity each. Heidelberg Cement India Ltd is a subsidiary of Cementrum I. B.V. (a company incorporated under the laws of The Netherlands, which is 100 per cent controlled by HeidelbergCement AG and is one of the largest cement manufacturers in the world). The company has a cement plant at Madora in the Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh. Its cement is sold under the Mycem brand. The company successfully completed the setting up of its clinker and cement grinding plants in Jhansi in January The annual cement grinding capacity of the Jhansi plant increased from 0.8 to 2.7 million tonnes.

45 Many original equipment manufacturers and auto component suppliers are located at Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. A large availability of talent pool provides abundant supply of workforce. Uttar Pradesh has around 320 engineering colleges, 425 polytechnics and 1,500 ITIs/ITCs, ensuring abundant supply of skilled personnel. Key players A N G Auto Ltd Honda Siel Cars Ltd Delphi Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRIP) also envisages the setting up of comprehensive testing and validation facilities, including field tracks for agricultural tractors, trailers, construction equipment and various other off-road vehicles, at Raebareli in northern India. This centre would house India`s first state-of-the-art road accident data analysis facility A new driver training centre is coming up at Rae Bareilly. A part of the Delhi-Gurgaon-Noida-Ghaziabad auto-clusters is situated in Western Uttar Pradesh. As a result, a number of original equipment manufacturers and auto component suppliers have set up their base in the region. Noida has also emerged as a hub for electronic goods, toys, electrical equipment and garments.

46 ANG Auto Ltd Honda Cars India Ltd ANG Auto Ltd manufactures automotive components for specialised applications. Exports account for over 55.0 per cent of the company s revenues. The company s manufacturing plants are located at Noida, Greater Noida and SEZ, Noida. The company produces automatic slack adjusters in its SEZ Noida plant and plans to open another plant for manufacturing machined components. Honda Cars India Ltd has its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, which was set up in This plant is spread across 150 acres of land and has the capacity to produce 100,000 cars per year. The plant produces some of the popular models such as City, Civic, Accord, Brio and Jazz. Delphi Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd Delphi started its operations in India in 1995 and has four manufacturing units to produce individual components and systems for automotive and other industries. One of the plants of the company is located at Greater Noida where it produces shock absorbers, struts and HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) systems. Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers of automotive wiring harnesses and mirrors for passenger cars in India and serves automotive, material handling, earth moving and farm equipment manufacturers. The company reported total revenues of US$ 5.1 billion in One of the manufacturing units of the company is located at Noida.

47 Uttar Pradesh is the second-largest sugarcane producer in India, trailing only Maharashtra. Easy access to raw material and huge potential of establishing new units in Eastern Uttar Pradesh have given a boost to sugar manufacturing in the state. There is a huge demand for by-products of sugar industry. In , 2.21 million hectares of area in the state was under sugarcane cultivation and total production was around million tonnes. The state accounted for 38.8 per cent of the country s sugarcane production in In 2009, DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd along with International Finance Corporation started a pilot project Mitha Sona with 2000 farmers, which was able to increase the productivity by 25 per cent in the last three years. Impressed by the success, the project now comprises 80,000 farmers. Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd Key players Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd Oudh Sugar Mills Ltd Source: Government of Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane is produced in 44 districts of the state, and of these districts, 28 districts are major sugarcane producing districts. There are 124 operational sugar mills in the state. Bajaj Hindusthan Limited, one of the largest sugar producers in the country, has its plants in Uttar Pradesh. In , total sugarcane crushed in the state was 79.3 million tonnes.

48 Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd, a Bajaj Group company, is one of the largest sugar and ethanol manufacturers in India. The company has 14 sugar plants located in Uttar Pradesh. The total crushing capacity of these plants is 136,000 tonnes crushed per day (TCD). A subsidiary of the company has four plants in the state with a crushing capacity of 40,000 TCD. The company also produces 38 million litres of ethanol and around 430 MW of power from bagasse. Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (BCML) was incorporated in BCML is one of the largest integrated sugar manufacturing companies in India with a crushing capacity of 76,500 TCD. The company reported revenues of US$ million in The company has 10 sugar mills located in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd has four sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh, at Dhampur, Asmoli, Mansurpur and Rajpura. Besides, the company produces 145 MW of co-generation power and 300 kilo litres of ethanol per day. The company reported revenues of US$ million in Oudh Sugar Mills Ltd Oudh Sugar Mills Ltd (OSML) belongs to the K.K. Birla Group of Companies, which has diverse business interests in chemicals, engineering, and textiles, among others. The company has four sugar mills, of which three are located in Uttar Pradesh at Sitapur, Shahjahanpur and Kushinagar. The company has a distillery in Sitapur and co-generation power plants in Sitapur and Kushinagar. OSML reported revenues of US$ million for the year ended March 31, 2014.

49 The driving factors of IT and ITeS industry in the state are industrial infrastructure in areas such as Noida and Greater Noida, proximity to Delhi and talent pool. There are eight operational SEZs across Noida and Greater Noida, of which five are primarily dedicated to IT/ITeS industries. In the state, 23 SEZs have been notified for IT/ITeS industries. Key players Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Birlasoft HCL Technologies EXL NIIT Technologies In , software exports from Uttar Pradesh by registered units through Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) totalled US$ 2.43 billion, accounting for 5.25 per cent of India s IT exports. The state government approved the IT Policy 2012 to catapult the state's IT exports. An IT City is proposed to be built on about 100 acres of government land at Gajaria farms on Sultanpur Road in Lucknow. IT Park, Lucknow with a project cost of US$ 47.5 million, over an area of 130,000 sq. mt., is being developed on Design-Finance-Build-Operate (DFBO) model. IT City, Lucknow project is under progress on a 100 acre land identified near Airport that would provide sophisticated telephone exchanges with optical fibre connectivity. Project is expected to boost investment opportunities in ISP facilities, large Bandwidth options, Broadband & Wi-Fi connectivity.

50 TCS TCS is the leading software company in India and has 208 offices across 46 countries. The company provides a wide range of IT, business and consulting solutions. TCS reported revenues of US$ 13.4 billion in Birlasoft HCL Technologies EXL NIIT Technologies Birlasoft was promoted by GP-CK Birla Group and later, GE Capital joined as a strategic investor. The company has service offerings spanning asset and service management, consulting, enterprise solution, IT services and managed IT services. Birlasoft has presence in the US, India, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, China, Mexico, UAE and Singapore. The company s corporate office and two other offices are located in Noida. HCL Technologies is one of the pioneers in the Indian IT space. The company reported revenues of US$ 4.69 billion in and delivers IT solutions across applications and infrastructure. The company has a network of offices in 31 countries and serves a wide range of industries. Ten offices of the company, including the global headquarters, are located at Noida in Uttar Pradesh. EXL, incorporated in the US in 1999, is a leading provider of transformation and outsourcing services to global 1,000 companies, across industries. The company operates through 20 state-of-the-art delivery centres and three sales offices across the globe. The corporate office of the company is located at Noida in Uttar Pradesh. NIIT Technologies is one of the top 20 IT solution providers in India with presence in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company serves industries such as banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail and logistics. The company s corporate office is located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

51 Uttar Pradesh is the largest milk-producing state, accounting for nearly 17.6 per cent of the total milk produced in the country in During , the state s milk production was 23.3 million tonnes. Milk production in Uttar Pradesh (in million tonnes) CAGR 4.3% Milk production expanded at a CAGR of 4.3 per cent from to Per capita per day availability of milk in Uttar Pradesh is 303 grams while the national average is 245 grams. The dairy industry in Uttar Pradesh is set to receive a boost after the inclusion of the state in the National Dairy Plan (NDP) of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). NDP is a World Bank-sponsored project that would cover eight states in the first phase. NDP would help the state introduce scientific measures to increase milk production. A budget of US$ 11.7* million was approved for the financial year under NDP. Source: CMIE National Dairy Development Board *Budget for all eight states Only 5 per cent of milk is processed and marketed in the organised sector, which points to a huge opportunity for organised sector in the state.

52 Uttar Pradesh is one of the most favoured state in tourism as the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is located in Agra. Other prominent tourist and historical destinations are Varanasi, Piprahwa, Kaushambi, Shravasti, Kushi Nagar, Agra, Lucknow, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Allahabad, Vrindavan and Meerut. About million domestic tourists (19.8 per cent of the country s domestic tourists) and 2.1 million foreign tourists (10.3 per cent of total foreign tourists entering India) visited the state in In , the state was second and fourth in terms of domestic and foreign tourists, respectively. Varanasi, being one of the most prominent religious and cultural cities in India, attracts a huge chunk of tourists every year. Recently the central government launched a policy to encourage tourism in the city, which is expected to boost the sector significantly. Taj Mahal Kushi Nagar Varanasi Vrindhavan Sl No Major attractions Source: Ministry of Tourism Several attractive circuits holding potential for new tourism infrastructure Key tourist circuit 1 Buddhist Circuit Destinations Kushinagar, Kapilvastu,Sravasti, Sankisa, Sarnath 2 Braj Mathura Circuit Mathura Vrindavan 3 Bundelkhand circuit Jhansi, Khajuraho,Deogarh 4 Ram Van Gaman Yatra Circuit 5 Handicraft Circuit Ayodhya, Bhratkund, Allahabad Lucknow, Agra, Aligarh, Firozabad

53 Udyog Bandhu is an organisation of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to facilitate investment in the industrial and service sectors. It has emerged as the major interaction centre for entrepreneurs and has been organising high-level conferences on industry-related issues. Udyog Bandhu also participates in various national and international conferences, exhibitions and expositions. It has a three-tier structure as follows: District-level Udyog Bandhu functions under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate. Divisional-level Udyog Bandhu functions under the chairmanship of the Divisional Commissioner. State-level Udyog Bandhu meetings are held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister.

54 This is a web-based single-table system for entrepreneurs who want to invest and set up industries in the state. The main objective of the system is to facilitate the entrepreneurs to access, fill up and print the required forms from the website and submit these along with enclosures, required fee, etc., in respective District Industries Centres/State Udyog Bandhu. The following are the key highlights of the single-table system: Timely issuance of sanctions, approvals, NOCs, registration, licences and certificates by the concerned departments. The single-table system, available at the website, could be examined and processed irrespective of the location of officials or the entrepreneur. Nodal officers issuing approval and NOC at the district-level as well as their superior officers, such as Head of Department, Principal Secretary, and Secretary, are able to monitor the progress and analyse the status of concerned applications, online. The system provides a single resource for registration and progress appraisal/review of the status of the applications, among others.

55 Agency Description Executive arm of the Industries Department, engaged in implementation of government policies for all-round development of industries in the state. Directorate of Industries Responsible for implementation of various state policies. Registers various units (small scale industries, biotechnology units, IT parks, etc.). Grants licences/permissions to various entities. Responsible for development of industrial areas. UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) Identifies and promotes infrastructure-related and industry-specific projects. Executes civil construction works for government and public sector organisations on deposit basis. Responsible for acquisition of land on demand for large projects. Responsible for development of integrated infrastructure industrial townships. Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development Focuses on the development of industrial infrastructure in the state. Responsible for promotion of various grants, assistance for industrial and infrastructure development in the state.

56 Agency UPSIDC Department of Infrastructure & Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh Directorate of Industries Contact information UPSIDC Complex A-1/4, Lakhanpur Kanpur Phone: /52/53 Fax: Website: 4 th Floor, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhavan Sarojini Naidu Marg Lucknow Phone: / Fax: idc.up@nic.in Udyog Bhawan, G.T. Road, Kanpur Uttar Pradesh Phone: / / Fax: dikanpur@up.nic.in

57 Approvals and clearances required Departments to be consulted Prior to setting up the unit Registration Allotment of land/shed Permission for land use No-Objection Certificate (NOC) under the Water and Air Act Approval for construction activity and building plan NOC Provisional Trade Tax registrations Registration under Central Sales Tax (CST) Act Before commencement of production NOC under the Water and Air Act NOC Permanent Trade Tax registration under UP Trade Tax Act, 1948 Registration under CST Act After commencement of production/activity Registration Industries Department Industrial Development Authority District authorities Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Authority Fire Department, Uttar Pradesh Central and State Excise Departments Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Fire Department, Uttar Pradesh Central and State Excise Departments Industries Department

58 Industrial land (per sq m) Cost parameter Cost estimate US$ 63 to US$ 168^ US$ 80* Office space rent (per sq ft per month) US$ 0.5 to US$ 2.2 Power cost (per kwh) Commercial: US 10.3 cents Industrial: US 7.8 cents to US 9.6 cents Labour cost (minimum wages per day) US$ 2.7 to US$ 6.3 Source: Industry sources, Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India ^ By allotment in Greater Noida, * Agricultural land by allotment in Greater Noida

59 Uttar Pradesh Solar Power Policy 2013 Objectives To promote generation and use of clean, green power in the state by harnessing solar energy. To spread environmental awareness among the masses. Read more Sugar Industry, Co-generation and Distillery Promotion Policy 2013 Objectives To attract private capital for setting up of new sugar mills, co-generation plants and distilleries in the state and exploit the potential of the sugar industry. Provides various incentives. Read more Uttar Pradesh IT Policy 2012 Objective To use IT as a vehicle for economic development of Uttar Pradesh with inclusive growth to create a vibrant society with a high quality of life. Read more

60 Infrastructure & Industrial Investment Policy 2012 Objectives To encourage Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for infrastructure development. To encourage and facilitate private sector for development of industrial areas and estates along with permission to foreign direct investment in infrastructure development. Read more Energy Policy 2009 Objective The policy is structured with consumers as the focal point and aims to fulfil the overall need for universal access and for providing reliable, quality and affordable power. Read more UP SEZ (Revised) Policy 2007 (Part-A) Objective To foster industrial and economic development and create a conducive environment for the development of SEZs. Read more

61 Biotech Policy 2004 Objective To develop a knowledge-based economy, assure benefits of biotechnology to all sections and promote entrepreneurship in biotechnology related industries. Read more Industrial and Service Sector Investment Policy 2004 Objective To achieve all round development of the state and to accelerate the pace of growth of industry, commerce, trade and services. Read more

62 Uttar Pradesh announced several incentives in January 2013 to promote industrial development. Key incentives offered include: 100 per cent concession of stamp duty on new IT, BPO, biotechnology, food processing, food park, alternative energy resource unit, private sector infrastructure development projects excluding PPP. 100 per cent stamp duty concession in industrial units in all sectors on purchase, lease or acquisition of land by industrial units in eastern UP, central UP and the Bundelkhand region. Provision of special concessions to mega projects with an investment of more than US$ 36.8 million and less than US$ 92 million on the recommendations of the Empowered Committee and upon the state cabinet's approval. Provision of incentives to mega projects with an investment of more than US$ 92 million in addition to those provided on the recommendations of the Empowered Committee and state cabinet's approval. Exemption from mandi fee for five years on purchase of raw material to new food processing units with an investment of US$ 1 million or higher in plant machinery and spare parts. Reimbursement of 50 per cent of the EPF contribution for three years for any new industrial unit employing more than 100 unskilled workers.

63 Exchange rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange rates (Calendar Year) Year INR equivalent of one US$ Year INR equivalent of one US$ * Q Q Q Average for the year, *Average for first three quarters

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