"UP Is Positioning Itself As India's Next Big AI Powerhouse"

ANURAG YADAV, Principal Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh government, outlines the state's focused strategy to transform Uttar Pradesh into a leading electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hub

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What steps is the state taking to ensure the timely and successful rollout of the new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2. 0) in Gautam Buddha Nagar, particularly in terms of infrastructure, utilities, and clearances?

The state is taking an execution-driven approach to fast-track EMC 2.0 at Gautam Buddha Nagar, approved by MeitY with Rs 2,500 crore investment potential and 15,000+ jobs.

Core infrastructure—roads, power, water, and high-speed data—is being prioritised, with the site’s proximity to Jewar Airport and expressways boosting logistics.

Clearances are streamlined through Nivesh Mitra and Udyog Bandhu for ease of doing business.

The project, aligned with the Centre’s EMC 2.0 scheme, will feature R&D labs, testing facilities, and skill centres—creating a self-sustaining ecosystem poised to make Uttar Pradesh a major electronics manufacturing hub in South Asia.

How does the state plan to attract anchor investors and MSMEs to the EMC, and what specific incentives are being offered to these groups?

The UP government is actively attracting anchor investors to drive supply chain growth and MSME participation. Through Invest UP, it holds industry consultations, roundtables, and one-on-one engagements to identify investors in high-growth sectors like electronics and semiconductors.