Lok Sabha Question No. 2689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-16
Subject: Development of Industry in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2689.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2025.

## DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY IN UTTAR PRADESH

## 2689.  SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has taken any initiative for the development of small and medium scale industries, agro-based industries and local business centres in Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether incentives are being provided by the Government to the entrepreneurs and businessmen in Amroha district of  Uttar  Pradesh for  setting  up  of  new industries and for expanding export-oriented units; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a): Setting up of Industry is primarily the domain of State Governments. However, Government of India through Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade provides enabling ecosystems of overall Industrial Development in the country through appropriate policy interventions.

In  addition  to  ongoing  schemes  of  various  Departments  and  Ministries, Government has taken various steps to boost domestic and foreign investments in India. Government has adopted several measures to promote and facilitate industrial  development  across  States/UTs  including  Amroha  district  of  Uttar Pradesh  such  as  Make  in  India,  Start  Up  India,  PM  Gati  Shakti,  National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), National Industrial Corridor Programme, Production Linked Incentive  Scheme (PLI), promoting Ease of Doing Business  (EoDB)  and  reducing compliance burden, National Single Window System (NSWS), India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) and reforms in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) etc. Further, Government of India is implementing 'Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development' programme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY)  from  2018-  19  onwards  with  an  objective  to  promote innovation  and  agri-entrepreneurship  by  providing  financial  support  and nurturing an incubation ecosystem in the country.

Under One District One Product (ODOP) initiative of Department of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to promote the products from each district of the country, following products are identified for Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh:

| State         | District   | Product                      | Category   | Sector        |
|---------------|------------|------------------------------|------------|---------------|
| Uttar Pradesh | Amorha     | Musical Instruments (Dholak) | Primary    | Manufacturing |
| Uttar Pradesh | Amorha     | Readymade Garments           | Secondary  | Textile       |

Khadi and  Village Industry Commission  (KVIC)  is implementing Prime Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP)  in  Uttar  Pradesh including Amroha District for setting up of new Micro Enterprises in the Nonfarm sector for self- employment and generation of employment opportunities for the unemployed youth. Under the PMEGP Agro Based Micro Enterprises are also supported.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that for promotion of small and medium industries, agriculture based industries and local Business Centers the following schemes are run by Government:

1. Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Policy-2022 (Capital Subsidy, Interest Subsidy,  Stamp  Incentives-For  Establishment  and  Expansion  of  New Industrial Unit).
2. One District One Product(ODOP) Financing Scheme.
3. Chief Minister Youth Self-Employment Scheme.
4. Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneur Development Campaign Scheme .
5. Micro and Small Industries Technology Up-gradation Scheme.
6. (b) to (c): Yes. The Government  of Uttar Pradesh has informed that the State Government  is implementing the following schemes  to  encourage  the establishment of new industries and export promotion in Amroha district:
1. Micro  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  Policy-2022  (Capital  subsidy, interest subsidy, incentives - for setting up and expanding new industrial units).
2. Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy2022.
3. One District One Product Common Facility Centre.
4. Pledge Park Scheme.
5. UP Export Infrastructure Development Scheme-2016.
6. Uttar Pradesh Export Policy-2025.
7. Air Freight Rationalization Scheme.
8. Freight subsidy scheme for goods sent for export to Gateway Port.
9. Financial  assistance  for  marketing  development  for  export  promotion (manufacturing and service).
10.  Financial assistance under Post Office Export Centre Assistance Scheme.
11.  Export Credit Insurance Support Scheme.
12.  Export Exhibition Based Incentive Scheme

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