In a significant push to boost industrial growth, the Uttar Pradesh government is formulating a new policy to reclaim and revive vast tracts of unused industrial land lying idle across various development authorities in the state.
Policy Draft in Final Stages, Says Minister
State Industrial Development Minister, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi', revealed that a draft of the buy-back policy is already prepared and is undergoing critical examination. The move aims to unlock long-idle plots and pave the way for establishing new manufacturing units, a crucial step as the state races towards its ambitious one trillion-dollar economy target.
"Restoring such defunct land parcels is critical for boosting industrial capacity," Minister Nandi told the Times of India on Thursday. He emphasized the need for "zero-error" execution and has directed concerned departments to speed up implementation to ensure measurable outcomes in minimum time.
Addressing the Land Utilisation Challenge
The issue was discussed in detail during a recent departmental review, where the minister sought detailed clarifications on plot utilisation and cluster-wise progress. While officials stated a final consolidated report would be submitted soon, the current data indicates a significant challenge ahead.
The land allocation target for the 2025-26 fiscal year across industrial development authorities is a substantial 38,000 acres. However, as of October 2025, only 1,010 acres had been allocated, despite 4,637 acres of developed land being ready for allotment.
Beyond Authorities: Tapping into Sick PSU and Gram Samaj Land
Minister Nandi pointed out that the scope of the revival effort extends beyond the development authorities. "Then there is land available with sick PSUs and gram samaj. All this has to be sorted to give a push to the one trillion-dollar economy and Viksit Bharat goals," he stated.
To ensure the policy's success, the minister has directed officials to establish efficient coordination among all departments involved. The comprehensive buy-back strategy is seen as essential to optimize the state's industrial land bank, attract fresh investments, and accelerate progress on the state's and nation's development vision.
