To attract large-scale investment in the aerospace and defence sectors, Uttar Pradesh has notified the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for effective implementation of the Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024.
Under this initiative, six defence nodes – Aligarh, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi and Chitrakoot – will serve as key development hubs.
The Yogi Adityanath government sees immense potential for establishing aerospace and defence industries in these regions.
The state aims to significantly boost foreign direct investment, local manufacturing and employment generation in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) across the six nodes.
UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has been appointed the nodal agency for the implementation of this policy.
In this context, the SOP has been issued through a government order (GO) to simplify the investment process, ensure transparency, expedite approvals and create an industry-friendly environment.
The policy is expected to not only strengthen the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make in UP’ visions but also open new vistas of employment by equipping local youth with the necessary skills.