**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to a question raised in the Lok Sabha regarding the development of industry in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the Amroha district. It outlines the initiatives and schemes undertaken by the Government of India and the Uttar Pradesh State Government to promote industrial development, entrepreneurship, and exports in the region. The question was to be answered on Tuesday, the 16th of December, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Government of India Initiatives:**
* The Government of India facilitates industrial development through policy interventions and enabling ecosystems.
* Various measures are in place to boost domestic and foreign investments across States/UTs including Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh. Measures include Make in India, Start Up India, PM Gati Shakti, National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), National Industrial Corridor Programme, Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and reducing compliance burden, National Single Window System (NSWS), India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) and reforms in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) etc.
* The "Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development" programme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) promotes innovation and agri-entrepreneurship with financial support and an incubation ecosystem.
* **One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative:**
* The ODOP initiative identifies specific products for each district to promote local industries.
* For Amroha district, musical instruments (Dholak) are identified as a primary sector product, while readymade garments are identified as a secondary sector product.
* **Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) Programs:**
* KVIC implements the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in Uttar Pradesh, including Amroha district, to establish new micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector for self-employment. Agro-based micro-enterprises are also supported under PMEGP.
* **Government of Uttar Pradesh Schemes:**
* The Government of Uttar Pradesh runs several schemes to promote small and medium industries, agriculture-based industries, and local business centers.
* These schemes include:
* Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Policy-2022 (Capital Subsidy, Interest Subsidy, Stamp Incentives)
* One District One Product (ODOP) Financing Scheme
* Chief Minister Youth Self-Employment Scheme
* Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneur Development Campaign Scheme
* Micro and Small Industries Technology Up-gradation Scheme
* Further schemes to encourage new industry and export promotion in Amroha district are:
* Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Policy-2022 (Capital subsidy, interest subsidy, incentives)
* Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy-2022
* One District One Product Common Facility Centre
* Pledge Park Scheme
* UP Export Infrastructure Development Scheme-2016
* Uttar Pradesh Export Policy-2025
* Air Freight Rationalization Scheme
* Freight subsidy scheme for goods sent for export to Gateway Port
* Financial assistance for marketing development for export promotion (manufacturing and service)
* Financial assistance under Post Office Export Centre Assistance Scheme
* Export Credit Insurance Support Scheme
* Export Exhibition Based Incentive Scheme
**Impact Analysis**
**Entrepreneurs and Businessmen in Amroha District:**
* **Impact:** Beneficiaries of various incentives, schemes, and programs designed to support the establishment of new industries, the expansion of export-oriented units, and overall business growth.
* **Action Required:** Explore and apply for relevant schemes offered by the Government of India and the Uttar Pradesh State Government to leverage available financial support, subsidies, and infrastructure development initiatives.
**Unemployed Youth in Amroha District:**
* **Impact:** Access to opportunities for self-employment through programs like PMEGP and various other schemes promoting entrepreneurship and skill development.
* **Action Required:** Participate in skill development programs, explore self-employment opportunities, and leverage schemes supporting the establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector.
**State Government of Uttar Pradesh:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and administering various schemes and policies to promote industrial development, entrepreneurship, and exports within the Amroha district.
* **Action Required:** Ensure effective implementation of schemes, monitor progress, and provide necessary support to entrepreneurs and businesses to achieve desired outcomes.
Key Entities Referenced
Uttar Pradesh: Indian state, specifically Amroha district, which is the target location for industrial development incentives discussed.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade: The central government department providing ecosystems for Industrial Development through policy interventions.
Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Policy-2022: A key scheme by the Uttar Pradesh government providing subsidies and incentives for establishing and expanding industries.
One District One Product (ODOP): Initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to promote the products from each district of the country.
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY): Programme implemented by the Government of India that includes Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development to promote innovation in the country.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2689.
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 16TH DECEMBER, 2025.
DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY IN UTTAR PRADESH
2689. SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री
(a) whether the Government has taken any initiative for the development of small
and medium scale industries, agro-based industries and local business centres
in Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether incentives are being provided by the Government to the entrepreneurs
and businessmen in Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh for setting up of new
industries and for expanding export-oriented units; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a): Setting up of Industry is primarily the domain of State Governments. However,
Government of India through Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade provides enabling ecosystems of overall Industrial Development in the
country through appropriate policy interventions.
In addition to ongoing schemes of various Departments and Ministries,
Government has taken various steps to boost domestic and foreign investments
in India. Government has adopted several measures to promote and facilitate
industrial development across States/UTs including Amroha district of Uttar
Pradesh such as Make in India, Start Up India, PM Gati Shakti, National
Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), National Industrial Corridor Programme,
Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), promoting Ease of Doing
Business (EoDB) and reducing compliance burden, National Single Window
System (NSWS), India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) and reforms in Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) etc. Further, Government of India is implementing “Innovation
and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development” programme under Rashtriya Krishi
Vikas Yojana (RKVY) from 2018- 19 onwards with an objective to promote
innovation and agri-entrepreneurship by providing financial support and
nurturing an incubation ecosystem in the country.Under One District One Product (ODOP) initiative of Department of Industry
and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to promote the products from each district of the
country, following products are identified for Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh:
State District Product Category Sector
Uttar Pradesh Amorha Musical Instruments Primary Manufacturing
(Dholak)
Uttar Pradesh Amorha Readymade Secondary Textile
Garments
Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) is implementing Prime
Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in Uttar Pradesh
including Amroha District for setting up of new Micro Enterprises in the Non-
farm sector for self- employment and generation of employment opportunities
for the unemployed youth. Under the PMEGP Agro Based Micro Enterprises
are also supported.
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that for promotion of small and
medium industries, agriculture based industries and local Business Centers the
following schemes are run by Government:
1. Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Policy-2022 (Capital Subsidy, Interest
Subsidy, Stamp Incentives-For Establishment and Expansion of New
Industrial Unit).
2. One District One Product(ODOP) Financing Scheme.
3. Chief Minister Youth Self-Employment Scheme.
4. Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneur Development Campaign Scheme .
5. Micro and Small Industries Technology Up-gradation Scheme.
(b) to (c): Yes. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that the State
Government is implementing the following schemes to encourage the
establishment of new industries and export promotion in Amroha district:
1. Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Policy-2022 (Capital subsidy,
interest subsidy, incentives – for setting up and expanding new industrial
units).
2. Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy-
2022.
3. One District One Product Common Facility Centre.
4. Pledge Park Scheme.
5. UP Export Infrastructure Development Scheme-2016.
6. Uttar Pradesh Export Policy-2025.
7. Air Freight Rationalization Scheme.
8. Freight subsidy scheme for goods sent for export to Gateway Port.
9. Financial assistance for marketing development for export promotion
(manufacturing and service).
10. Financial assistance under Post Office Export Centre Assistance
Scheme.
11. Export Credit Insurance Support Scheme.
12. Export Exhibition Based Incentive Scheme
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