Uttar Pradesh unveils 27 manufacturing-logistics clusters along 5 expressways across 13,240 acres, aiming to transform the state’s industrial landscape.
Key Highlights
✅ 27 integrated clusters across 26 districts
✅ 13,240 acres allocated along 5 expressways
✅ 9,864 acres already acquired (74% of total land)
✅ Multi-modal connectivity: Road, rail & air linkages
✅ Focus sectors: Manufacturing, logistics & allied industries
UP’s Mega Infrastructure Push: 27 Industrial Clusters Along Expressways
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – In a transformative move for India’s largest state economy, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the development of 27 Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Clusters (IMLCs) spanning 13,240 acres across Uttar Pradesh’s expressway network.
Cluster Distribution & Key Features
| Expressway Node | Coverage | Land Area | Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundelkhand Expressway | Largest node | – | – |
| Ganga Expressway | Widest reach | 3,707 acres | 11 districts |
| Gorakhpur Link | Smallest node | 514 acres | 2 districts |
| Purvanchal Expressway | – | – | – |
| Agra-Lucknow Expressway | – | – | – |
Key Infrastructure Advantages:
✔ Competitive land pricing
✔ Dedicated logistics facilities
✔ Expressway connectivity (30-40% travel time reduction)
✔ Transparent land allocation system
✔ Skilled labor availability
Strategic Impact on UP’s Economy
1. Investment Magnet
- Targets global manufacturers in auto, electronics, FMCG
- Potential to attract ₹1 lakh crore+ investments
2. Employment Generation
- Expected to create 5 lakh+ direct/indirect jobs
3. Logistics Revolution
- Multi-modal connectivity reduces supply chain costs
- Links Delhi-NCR with eastern UP & Bundelkhand
4. Regional Development
- Bridges west-east industrial divide
- Brings Bundelkhand & Purvanchal into mainstream growth
Leadership Vision
CM Yogi Adityanath:
“These clusters will transform UP into India’s manufacturing powerhouse. Our expressway-linked industrial nodes offer world-class infrastructure with seamless connectivity.”
Implementation Roadmap
- Phase 1 (2025-26): 15 clusters operational
- Phase 2 (2026-28): Full 27-cluster rollout
- Land acquisition: 3,376 acres remaining
Conclusion
This mega initiative positions UP as India’s next manufacturing hub by:
✔ Leveraging expressway infrastructure
✔ Creating investment-ready land banks
✔ Developing last-mile connectivity
Next Steps:
- Fast-tracking remaining land acquisition
- Global investor roadshows
- Sector-specific policy incentives