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

  • Size
    93,023 sq. miles
  • Population
    199.8 million
  • State GDP
    $133.35 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    403
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    31
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    80
  • Party Affiliation
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
A farmer harvests a crop of wheat in a field in Ghaziabad. (PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images)
A woman works at a call center of TravelKhana, India’s vast railway network, in Noida. (CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images)
Left: A farmer harvests a crop of wheat in a field in Ghaziabad. (PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images)
Right: A woman works at a call center of TravelKhana, India’s vast railway network, in Noida. (CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images)
Climate Change

Climate Change

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Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduces the UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019

Uttar 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.


Source: Solar Quarter Go to
In Detail: UPERC regulation Go to

Uttar Pradesh issues guidelines for the production and sale of biodiesel in the state

Uttar 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).


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Guidelines Go to

Uttar Pradesh launches a subsidy portal, allowing e-vehicle buyers who purchased vehicles after October 14, 2022, to claim financial assistance

Uttar 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.


Source: Zeebiz Go to
In Detail: EV Subsidy Portal Uttar Pradesh Go to
Energy

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.

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Coal  •  Energy Efficiency  •  Energy-related Transportation  •  Nuclear  •  Oil and Gas  •  Power & Renewable Energy  •  Power  •  Renewables  • 

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Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduces the UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019

Uttar 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.


Source: Solar Quarter Go to
In Detail: UPERC regulation Go to

Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Nature Conservancy

Uttar 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.


Source: Economic Times Go to

Uttar Pradesh launches the “Bijli Mitra” portal

Uttar 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.


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Bijli Mitra website Go to

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves the construction of two thermal power projects in Sonbhadra

Uttar 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.


Source: Current Affairs Go to

Related National Goals

U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project TrackerThere 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

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Uttar Pradesh passes a bill imposing 28 percent Goods & Services Tax on the full-face value for online gaming, casinos and horse racing

Uttar 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.


Source: G2G Go to

Uttar Pradesh approves the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy

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. 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.


Source: Indian Express Go to
In Detail: Cabinet decisions (in Hindi) Go to

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

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. 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.


Source: Indian Express Go to
In Detail: Cabinet decisions (in Hindi) Go to
Health

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.

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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

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.


Source: Devdiscourse Go to
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

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Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy 2024

Uttar 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.


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Cabinet Decision (in Hindi) Go to

Uttar Pradesh forms the Uttar Pradesh Inland Water Way Authority

Uttar 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.


Source: The News Mill Go to
In Detail: Press Release Go to

Uttar Pradesh releases a policy for processing foreign investment proposals

Uttar 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).


Source: Outlook Go to
In Detail: Uttar Pradesh Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Fortune Global & India-500 Investment Promotion Policy-2023 Go to

Uttar Pradesh bans the production, storage, distribution, and sale of food products with a Halal certification

Uttar 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.


Source: NDTV Go to
In Detail: Notification (Indian Awaaz) Go to
Infrastructure and Governance

Infrastructure and Governance

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Uttar Pradesh approves the Chief Minister Green Road Infrastructure Development Scheme (Urban)

Uttar 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.


Source: Zeebiz Go to
In Detail: Cabinet Decision Go to
Land & Labor Laws

Land & Labor Laws

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Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy, 2022

Uttar 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.


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to
Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

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