The resources, policy incentives, infrastructure and climate in the state are ideally suited for investments in sectors such as IT, agro-based and food processing, light engineering goods, sports goods, textiles, leather-based, tourism and biotechnology.
The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) and the Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development are responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure in the state.
The state government has set up Udyog Bandhu to facilitate investment in industrial and service sectors. The organisation has a three-tier structure with presence at district, divisional and state levels.
The government of Uttar Pradesh is promoting the development of several SEZs across the state, such as IT and ITeS, electronic hardware and software, handicrafts and agro-based industries.