Single Window Clearance System to Ease Industrial Setup in Uttar Pradesh
In a major reform aimed at promoting ease of doing business, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to implement a Single Window Law to streamline the industrial establishment process and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles faced by entrepreneurs.
Currently, businesspersons are required to obtain approvals from over 20 different government departments, often leading to delays and inefficiencies. To tackle this, the state government will soon introduce a legislative framework to integrate all necessary approvals into a single digital platform, eliminating the need for repeated visits to various offices.
Under the proposed system, all permissions—ranging from land acquisition and layout approval to initiating production—will be processed within fixed timelines through the 'Single Window Portal'. This move is expected to benefit both MSMEs and large-scale industries, making Uttar Pradesh more business-friendly.
The Udyog Bandhu and the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Authority (UPIDA) are finalizing the draft of the law. According to a recently compiled report, over 600 approvals are currently required for setting up an industry, which causes unnecessary delays. The new law will ensure time-bound processing and hold departments accountable.
Major industrial development authorities involved in the reform include:
- Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA)
- Greater Noida and Noida Authorities
- Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority
- Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority
- Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board
- Departments of Labour, MSME, Urban Development, and others
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed concerned departments to adopt the system swiftly. Once the legislation is enacted, entrepreneurs will be able to track approvals in real-time, and authorities will face action for delays.
This reform is expected to significantly boost investor confidence and support the growth of new industries in Uttar Pradesh, aligning with the state's vision to become a top investment destination in India.
