"Udyog Bandhu" [Friend of Industry] is an organization of the State Government of Uttar Pradesh in India; dedicated to facilitate Investment in Industrial and Service Sectors, besides solving various problems of existing & up-coming industries as well, related to different Government departments.

OUR VISION

"To transform the state of Uttar Pradesh into the most preferred investment destination in India by acting as an effective investment policy driver and facilitator in providing world-class infrastructure and business environment within the state and, thus, promote economic growth and enhance quality of life of the people of the state"

OUR MISSION

"Udyog Bandhu is a registered society focused on attracting investment in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Proactively contributing in policy formulation for rapid development of infrastructure, manufacturing and service sectors, the organization facilitates resolution of problems of prospective and existing entrepreneurs by providing them advisory services and taking up their issues at the appropriate level in the Government of Uttar Pradesh and other public bodies, institutions and organizations. Udyog Bandhu functions with transparency and swift responsiveness and serves its clients with a friendly and courteous approach."

"Udyog Bandhu" [Friend of Industry] is an organization of the State Government of Uttar Pradesh in India; dedicated to facilitate Investment in Industrial and Service Sectors, besides solving various problems of existing & up-coming industries as well, related to different Government departments.

Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner is the ex-officio Chairman and Principal Secretary - Infrastructure and Industrial Development is its ex-officio Executive Director.

The functions of Udyog Bandhu, which initially was conceptualized as coordination agency between entrepreneurs and government, has since been functioning as catalyst for investment promotion as well and has also been carrying out greater responsibilities encompassing its role for industrial promotion, assisting Govt. in policy formulation, getting studies conducted regarding investment promotion etc. It has emerged as the major interaction centre for entrepreneurs and has been organizing high level conferences on industry related issues. Udyog Bandhu also participates in various conferences, exhibitions and expositions etc. of national and international level.

Structure

‘Udyog Bandhu’ has a 3-tier structure, as follows :

District Level Udyog Bandhu that functions under the Chairmanship of the District Magistrate; Divisional Level Udyog Bandhu functions under the Chairmanship of the Divisional Commissioner and the State Level Udyog Bandhu meetings are held under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Chief Minister. The problems represented by entrepreneurs are sorted out in the meeting itself.

In addition to above structure for problem solving, the following forums/Committees have also been constituted to iron out the difficulties faced by the entrepreneurs, to suggest simplification of laws and for extending industries-specific concessions for mega projects.

•        Tripartite Meetings

Tripartite Meetings are held on monthly basis with Departments like Home, PWD, Irrigation, Revenue, Labour, UPSIDC, Pollution, Environment, UPFC & Banks, Trade Tax, U.P. Power Corporation & Energy, Urban Development, Housing, Panchayati Raj, Industry Deptt., Agro based and Food Processing Industry. The problems taken up in such meetings. The parties are given opportunity to present their case. 

•        Working Groups Meeting 

Working Groups have been constituted for Energy, Trade Tax, Infrastructure, Labour, Environment, Food Processing, Information Technology & Financial Institutions/ Banks to address Policy matters or such issues, which delay decision in the Distt. and Divisional level Udyog Bandhus or Tripartites.

In addition, in order to solve the problems of entrepreneurs relating to UPFC and PICUP, State Level Financial Institutions Working Group has been constituted with IIDC as its Chairman and MDs of UPFC, PICUP and ED, Udyog Bandhu, and representatives of IIA/PHDCCI/CII as its members. The entrepreneurs are given opportunity to present their cases. Udyog Bandhu acts as Convenor. 

•        High Powered Committee Meeting

The High Powered Committee meetings are held under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Chief Minister. State level Industry Associations, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of different departments related to Industries have been nominated as permanent members. These meetings are held upon getting time from Hon’ble CM.

Industrial Seminars under the Chairmanship of IIDC

 In addition, since October 2001, the system of high level seminars under the Chairmanship of IIDC has also been started.

•        Single Table System 

Single Table System is functional since 1.1.99 It covers all Deptts. related to industrial approvals. The composite application form booklet for clearances have been made. Time bound clearances have been stipulated and accountability system has been prescribed. Under the system entrepreneurs are required to submit their application forms for clearances from various departments in the office of GM, DIC. where the nodal officer of each department checks the application forms and the completed application forms are received by him for decision by his department within prescribed time limit. A web enable software has been developed to enable entrepreneurs as well as Govt. officers to monitor the progress online.