UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal Calls for Stronger Inter-Department Coordination to Fast-Track Industrial Projects
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S. P. Goyal on Monday underscored the need for stronger inter-departmental coordination to accelerate industrial projects, remove administrative bottlenecks, and strengthen the state’s investment ecosystem. Chairing a high-level meeting of the state-level Udyog Bandhu committee at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow, the senior bureaucrat stressed that timely resolution of project-related issues is essential for sustaining industrial expansion and generating large-scale employment opportunities across Uttar Pradesh.
S. P. Goyal, a 1989-batch IAS officer, emphasized that seamless cooperation among government departments is critical to ensuring that investment proposals, industrial infrastructure projects, and regulatory approvals move forward without avoidable delays.
The meeting focused on a wide range of issues linked to industrial development and investor facilitation, including deregulation reforms, ease of doing business measures, industrial land utilization, Pumped Storage Power (PSP) projects, and mechanisms to support investors operating in the state.
Addressing officials and industry representatives, the Chief Secretary reiterated that maintaining investor confidence must remain a top administrative priority. He said all concerned departments should adopt a coordinated and solution-oriented approach so that investment proposals are processed efficiently and industrial projects are implemented within stipulated timelines.
Goyal described the Udyog Bandhu platform as a crucial institutional mechanism for creating a responsive, industry-friendly governance framework. He reaffirmed the Uttar Pradesh government’s commitment to transforming the state into one of India’s leading investment destinations through reforms, streamlined administration, and proactive investor support.
A key issue raised during the meeting was the continued existence of industrial plots that have remained unused for several years despite having been allotted to companies or private entities.
Expressing concern over the matter, the Chief Secretary urged industry associations to cooperate with the government in identifying such cases and ensuring better utilization of industrial land resources. He stressed that valuable industrial infrastructure and land assets should not remain idle when they can contribute to economic activity, manufacturing growth, and job creation.
The meeting also reviewed the state’s progress in deregulation reforms. Invest UP Additional Chief Executive Officer Prerna Sharma presented an overview of reform measures undertaken by the state to simplify procedures, rationalize regulations, and reduce compliance burdens for businesses operating in Uttar Pradesh.
Officials highlighted that these reforms are aimed at creating a more efficient business environment by improving regulatory predictability, reducing administrative complexity, and making approvals more streamlined and transparent.
Invest UP Additional Chief Executive Officer Shashank Chaudhary briefed the committee on pending challenges related to Pumped Storage Power projects, which are increasingly being viewed as critical for strengthening renewable energy integration and long-term energy security.
Among the major issues discussed were water allocation concerns related to the Son River, inconsistencies between master plans and site maps, and coordination challenges involving the irrigation, environment, and revenue departments.
Chaudhary stressed the need for quicker inter-departmental action to address these pending matters and facilitate timely approvals for energy infrastructure projects.
The meeting witnessed participation from several prominent industry bodies and business organizations, reflecting the collaborative nature of the state’s industrial policy framework. Representatives from ASSOCHAM, FICCI, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), CREDAI, PHDCCI, Indian Industries Association (IIA), DICCI, and NASSCOM attended the meeting.
Senior executives from major corporate groups including Adani Group, JSW Neo Energy, Greenko Energy, and Avaada Group were also present and participated in discussions relating to industrial reforms, project approvals, and infrastructure development.
Officials noted during the meeting that Uttar Pradesh secured the top rank in the national Deregulation Phase-I rankings announced in January 2026. The achievement was attributed to several reform-oriented initiatives undertaken by the state government.
These measures include digitized land-use approvals, flexible zoning regulations, simplified building standards, and decriminalization of multiple compliance-related provisions. According to officials, these reforms have significantly strengthened Uttar Pradesh’s reputation as a business-friendly state and enhanced its attractiveness as a preferred destination for domestic and global investors.
The discussions at the Udyog Bandhu meeting reflect the Uttar Pradesh government’s continued focus on strengthening industrial governance, expediting investments, and ensuring that administrative systems remain aligned with the state’s broader economic growth and employment-generation objectives.
