UP sets benchmark in Ease of Doing Business

Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a national model for Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), thanks to a series of groundbreaking reforms introduced under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The state has created a business-friendly environment marked by administrative efficiency, digital services, timely approvals, and strong inter-departmental coordination—making it easier, faster, and more transparent for investors and entrepreneurs to do business in UP.

At the core of this transformation is Invest UP, the state’s nodal investment agency, which has implemented investor-centric initiatives that have positioned Uttar Pradesh among the top states in India for recent business reforms. The reforms implemented under the Business Reform Action Plan have ensured a favorable environment for MSMEs, startups and FDI, while digital and responsive governance has also increased investor confidence.

Under the leadership of CM Yogi, the government of Uttar Pradesh has implemented more than 4,675 reforms to improve Ease of Doing Business. Out of these, 524 services have been integrated into a digital single-window system, making processes faster and easier for businesses.

The state’s strong commitment and efficient approach have helped Uttar Pradesh become one of the leading investment destinations in India. A key role in this success has been played by Invest UP, which has not only connected investors and entrepreneurs with government schemes, but also made the approval process simpler and time-bound.

Notably, the state government has connected 45 departments to this initiative. As a result, key services related to industries, environment, electricity, pollution control, housing, and irrigation have now become integrated and trackable. Over 200 business-related services have been included under the Public Service Guarantee Act, with clear timelines set for issuing approvals, NOCs, and licenses. The Chief Minister’s Office is now monitoring all services in real-time through an integrated dashboard. This has significantly reduced delays and corruption while increasing accountability across departments.

To further simplify investments and project implementation, Invest UP has linked the Single Window Portal with more than 524 services, allowing investors to access all approvals and processes from one platform. Services such as land allocation, NOC issuance, project approvals, and permits are now fully online, ensuring greater transparency and reducing the scope for corruption.

This system has especially helped startups and new businesses by ensuring time-bound approvals, faster land allocation, and improved infrastructure connectivity. With strong political will, inter-departmental coordination, and the efficiency of Invest UP, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred destination for investors across the country and abroad.

Breakdown of reforms implemented in UP
Category of Reform Number of Reforms Departments Involved
Business-Centric 2,512 52
Citizen-Centric 1,586 42
Decriminalization 577 04

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