Government Unveils Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment Plan for Industrial Development Along Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Government Unveils Ambitious Plan for Ganga Expressway

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to develop the Ganga Expressway, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29, as an "expressway-cum-industrial corridor" model. According to an official statement issued in Lucknow on Sunday, the expressway will be developed as an Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster (IMLC), linking infrastructure with industrial growth.

Under the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority's plan, 12 industrial nodes are being developed along the 594-km expressway, totaling 6,507 acres of land identified. So far, 987 investment proposals have been received, targeting nearly Rs 47,000 crore in investments. This initiative aims to create a new industrial development network across 12 districts, with locations and areas for each node finalized.

The 12 nodes are being developed in Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj. Each node has been designed based on its geographical advantages and industrial potential to promote integrated growth in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.

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This strategic planning is set to transform the entire expressway into an "economic growth belt", with the IMLC initiative receiving a strong response from investors. The corridor will directly connect 12 districts, helping reduce regional disparities. Districts such as Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, and Pratapgarh are expected to witness rapid industrial growth, boosting local employment and economic activity.