Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is India’s largest state in terms of population and often acts as the center of gravity of northern Indian politics. Underdeveloped and historically seen as ungovernable, Uttar Pradesh struggles with almost every challenge modern India faces: poverty, communal tension, poor infrastructure, etc. Yet the state has seen growth in recent years, and the scale of its problems offers an unbeatable opportunity to test innovative solutions.
State Summary
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Size
93,023 sq. miles -
Population
199.8 million -
State GDP
$133.35 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
403
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Rajya Sabha Seats
31 -
Lok Sabha Seats
80 -
Party Affiliation
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Climate Change
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduces the UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019
Posted on December 6, 2023Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduces the UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019 (Second Amendment) to promote sustainable energy practices in the state.
Uttar Pradesh issues guidelines for the production and sale of biodiesel in the state
Posted on October 11, 2023Uttar Pradesh issues guidelines for the production and sale of biodiesel in the state, legalizing the direct retail sale of biodiesel to consumers. As per the guidelines, producers will be required to set up a laboratory to ensure quality standards. Additionally, producers and retailers will have to apply for a license with the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (NEDA).
Uttar Pradesh launches a subsidy portal, allowing e-vehicle buyers who purchased vehicles after October 14, 2022, to claim financial assistance
Posted on July 26, 2023Uttar Pradesh launches a subsidy portal, allowing e-vehicle buyers who purchased vehicles after October 14, 2022, to claim financial assistance. The move is part of the Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy, 2022, which contains a purchase subsidy incentive scheme.
Uttar Pradesh unveils its draft Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022, which suggests that the state will target generating 16,000 Mega Watt of renewable power by 2026-27
Posted on August 24, 2022
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
Subsectors
Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduces the UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019
Posted on December 6, 2023Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduces the UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019 (Second Amendment) to promote sustainable energy practices in the state.
Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Nature Conservancy
Posted on October 18, 2023Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to pursue targeted interventions towards accelerating utility scale solar and wind energy development across the state.
Uttar Pradesh launches the “Bijli Mitra” portal
Posted on September 6, 2023Uttar Pradesh launches the “Bijli Mitra” portal, which aims to provide a comprehensive framework to stop power theft in the state. Consumers can report electricity theft anonymously, as well as seek approvals for on-the-spot high-load connections using the portal.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves the construction of two thermal power projects in Sonbhadra
Posted on July 19, 2023Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves the construction of two thermal power projects in Sonbhadra. These projects, with a capacity of 800 MW each, aim to address the rising power demand and provide cheaper electricity to the people of the state.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Uttar Pradesh. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Uttar Pradesh reaches 2485.16MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Uttar Pradesh achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Uttar Pradesh passes a bill imposing 28 percent Goods & Services Tax on the full-face value for online gaming, casinos and horse racing
Posted on December 6, 2023Uttar Pradesh passes a bill imposing 28 percent Goods & Services Tax on the full-face value for online gaming (real money), casinos and horse racing as dictated by the Finance Ministry.
Uttar Pradesh approves the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy
Posted on November 8, 2023Uttar Pradesh approves the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy that aims to provide incentives to overseas investors, including exemptions in land acquisition, stamp duty, capital investment, and 100 percent electricity duty exemption for five years. The policy will also allow area-specific exemptions in stamp duty and registration fees in line with the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy-2022.
Uttar Pradesh approves the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy that aims to provide incentives to overseas investors, including exemptions in land acquisition, stamp duty, capital investment, and 100 percent electricity duty exemption for five years
Posted on November 8, 2023Uttar Pradesh approves the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy that aims to provide incentives to overseas investors, including exemptions in land acquisition, stamp duty, capital investment, and 100 percent electricity duty exemption for five years. The policy will also allow area-specific exemptions in stamp duty and registration fees in line with the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy-2022.
Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Uttar Pradesh announces administrative and financial approval of an advance amount of $12.2 million for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in the state
Posted on July 26, 2023Uttar Pradesh announces administrative and financial approval of an advance amount of $12.2 million for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in the state.
Uttar Pradesh launches a cashless health scheme for state employees which is projected to benefit 2.2 million individuals
Posted on July 26, 2022
Uttar Pradesh (UP) announces a scheme to encourage the manufacturing of Covid-19 related medical equipment in the state
Posted on May 25, 2021
Uttar Pradesh announces a policy to encourage the setting up of medical oxygen production plants within the state
Posted on May 25, 2021
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy 2024
Posted on January 24, 2024Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy 2024 aiming to attract investments in the sector. As per the policy, the state will set up a fund with a corpus of ₹ 80,000 crore to provide subsidies for investing companies. The policy includes several incentives such as a 75% subsidy on land up to 200 acres, and rebates on patenting costs, among others.
Uttar Pradesh forms the Uttar Pradesh Inland Water Way Authority
Posted on December 20, 2023Uttar Pradesh forms the Uttar Pradesh Inland Water Way Authority to begin waterway service in rivers like Rapti, Saryu, Ganga, and Yamuna. The authority will promote cruise services and generate employment on a large scale, stated an official release.
Uttar Pradesh releases a policy for processing foreign investment proposals
Posted on November 29, 2023Uttar Pradesh releases a policy for processing foreign investment proposals under which proposals would have to be processed for land allotment within a total of 22 days. The policy also provides subsidies for the registration and stamp charges for foreign direct investments (FDIs).
Uttar Pradesh bans the production, storage, distribution, and sale of food products with a Halal certification
Posted on November 22, 2023Uttar Pradesh bans the production, storage, distribution, and sale of food products with a Halal certification with immediate effect. Products manufactured for export are not subject to the restrictions.
Infrastructure and Governance
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Uttar Pradesh approves the Chief Minister Green Road Infrastructure Development Scheme (Urban)
Posted on October 18, 2023Uttar Pradesh approves the Chief Minister Green Road Infrastructure Development Scheme (Urban) with an outlay of $60 million, to construct roads in urban areas in the state.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet accepts the recommendations of a five-member commission set up to look into the issue of reservation to other backward classes (OBCs) in urban local body elections
Posted on March 15, 2023
Land & Labor Laws
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Noida approves the draft Master Plan 2041 for New Noida
Posted on August 23, 2023Noida approves the draft Master Plan 2041 for New Noida paving the way for the acquisition of 21,000 hectares of land for industrial development.
Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy, 2022
Posted on April 26, 2023Uttar Pradesh government issues a notification for 100 per cent stamp duty exemption on the purchase or lease of land for new solar plants and IT and logistic parks under the Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy, 2022. The stamp duty exemption will last for at least 10 years and will be applicable throughout the state.
The Uttar Pradesh government slashes stamp registration duty in instances where property is being transferred to family members
Posted on June 22, 2022
Uttar Pradesh government amends the Factories Act to expand the rights of women to work at night, while expanding related safety measures
Posted on June 9, 2022
Water & Sanitation