Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 2 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the need to adopt a plug-and-play model to expand the state's industrial land bank and provide swift access to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Chief Minister’s Office said in a press release.
He stated during a review meeting on Saturday that the lease rental framework should operate on a revenue-sharing basis to ensure adequate and sustainable land availability for industrial projects. He added that this model has significant potential for Uttar Pradesh and should be supported by a comprehensive policy focused primarily on the MSME sector, with the aim of enabling small and medium units to begin production without unnecessary hurdles.
The meeting highlighted that industrial land rates in Uttar Pradesh remain relatively high, especially in districts near the NCR. The Chief Minister noted that high land costs continue to obstruct industrial expansion, technological upgrades and the establishment of new units. He said that providing MSMEs with affordable plots and ready-to-use industrial sheds is essential.
The proposed model aims to allow industries to concentrate on production, machinery installation and job creation, instead of spending time and capital on land acquisition and construction.
Under the plug-and-play model, Industrial Development Authorities will retain ownership of the land while developing ready-made industrial sheds or undertaking construction through public-private partnerships. These prefabricated and usable facilities will be offered to industries on a rental basis.
The Chief Minister further stated that the model may be executed through a PPP (DBFOT) structure, where the private partner will handle design, construction, financing and operations, while the authority retains land ownership and regulatory oversight. A revenue-sharing lease system will ensure sustainable income for the authority and allow entrepreneurs to scale their operations gradually without purchasing land. He added that this approach will reduce financial risks for MSMEs and provide greater operational flexibility.
He directed that the proposed policy ensure long-term stability and transparency while keeping land under government control. He said the revenue-sharing mechanism should be simple, transparent and supportive of industrial growth, ensuring optimal use of the state’s land resources. (ANI)