The Hapur-Pilkhuwa Development Authority has taken a significant step towards positioning Hapur as a major investment destination in western Uttar Pradesh. The recently concluded Invest in Hapur Summit 2025 successfully attracted investment proposals worth a substantial Rs 1,300 crore, marking a pivotal moment for the region's economic ambitions.
Minister Highlights UP's Pro-Business Environment
Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, who served as the chief guest for the event, strongly advocated for Uttar Pradesh as a premier investment location. He emphasized the state's robust policies, strong law and order situation, and investment-friendly ecosystem. The minister outlined a vision where the development of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) expands beyond its traditional confines.
"The development of Delhi-NCR will no longer be limited to just a few areas," stated Khanna. "Areas like Hapur are now emerging as new development engines." He highlighted Hapur's strategic advantages, noting its location merely 15 minutes from Delhi, its status as an emerging urban and industrial centre, and the approval of its master plan in 2024. The minister also pointed to excellent road connectivity with Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Meerut.
Authority's Growth and Land Bank Development
During the summit, potential investors received detailed information on available residential and industrial land parcels under the authority's jurisdiction. The event also showcased the remarkable financial growth of the Hapur-Pilkhuwa Development Authority itself. Its profits witnessed a dramatic surge, climbing from Rs 172 crore to Rs 435 crore over the last two years. Furthermore, income generated from maps and various approvals jumped from Rs 5.3 crore to Rs 26.32 crore in the same period.
Dr. Nitin Gaur, Vice Chairperson of the authority, revealed that this was the first investor summit organized at the authority level. He provided concrete updates on infrastructure development, announcing that a new land bank of 30 hectares is being developed under the Haripur residential scheme. "Acquisition of 21 hectares of land has been completed so far," Dr. Gaur confirmed. He reinforced the connectivity advantage, citing direct links to National Highway-9, the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and the Ganga Expressway.
Implications for Regional Development
The successful summit and the strong investor response signal a clear shift in the economic geography of the National Capital Region. Hapur's deliberate push to become an investment hub is backed by tangible improvements in planning, connectivity, and administrative efficiency. The substantial increase in the development authority's revenue indicates growing commercial activity and demand in the region.
This focused initiative is expected to catalyze job creation, boost ancillary industries, and accelerate real estate development in western Uttar Pradesh. By leveraging its proximity to Delhi and enhanced expressway connectivity, Hapur is strategically positioning itself to absorb the next wave of industrial and residential expansion from the saturated core of the NCR, fulfilling the vision of a more distributed growth model for the region.
