- UPEIDA has completed the acquisition of over 2,040 hectares of land across six nodes (Aligarh, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, and Agra).
- In the upcoming phase, over 110 additional MoUs are on track, with combined investment possibilities of more than ₹22,847 crore and an estimated 38,000 new jobs.
More on the News:
- Land Allocation: So far, over 977.54 hectares of land has been allotted to 62 companies, which is expected to generate an investment of ₹11,997 crore and 14,256 direct jobs.
- Regional Progress: Aligarh leads the way in land allocation, with 24 companies receiving land.
- Kanpur allocated 210 hectares to five companies.
- Jhansi has allocated 571 hectares to 17 companies.
- Lucknow has allocated over 131 hectares to 16 companies.
- The allotment process is also set to begin soon in the Chitrakoot and Agra nodes.
- Integration with other schemes: Defence corridor is linked with ‘Make in India’ and ‘One District-One Product’ model to strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s industrial economy.
- A prime example of Uttar Pradesh’s growing defense manufacturing capabilities is the BrahMos missile production unit established in the Lucknow node.
- With this momentum, Uttar Pradesh is now competing strongly with states like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in defence production.
