Dear Sir,

The month of December, 2011 has witnessed a flurry of activities all around the state to facilitate entrepreneurs in a more positive manner. Udyog Bandhu is pleased to share with you the gist of them:-

Director’s Massage

Wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

With innumerable options of trade, industry and business, Uttar Pradesh gives immense opportunities to individuals as well as corporates who wish to start a business venture here. Uttar Pradesh has always been in the forefront in the area of industrial development. Over the years, changes have been made in the policy to accelerate the pace of industrial development. Industrial development is the key factor for attaining the overall development of the State. The State Government is undertaking number of steps to ensure the growth of the Industrial Sector in the State at a fast pace.

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Foreign Delegates Visited Udyog Bandhu

A team, headed by Mr. Elenoa Vavana Rakai comprising Mr. Ahmed Yasim, Mohd. Lutfur Rahman, Mr. K.P.C.A. Dharmasiri, Mr. R.M.A.S. Rathnayake, Gamini Disanayaka, Mr. Nabaraj Raut, Mr.Bimala Dhital, Nor Hidayaty Mohd. Nor and Mohd. Subkhan Subkhi as member, of 10 foreign delegates from 7 countries viz. FIJI Islands, Republic of Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia and Indonesia visited Udyog Bandhu on December 16, 2011 during their 5 days visit to Uttar Pradesh from 15-19th December, 2011. The objectives of the visit were to understand the about the role of MSME support organizations/Institutions activities and their processes and also to know the status of MSME in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Jt. Executive Director, Udyog Bandhu addressed the delegation and exchanged the views along with the team of other officers of the organization.

The Program was organized by National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), New Delhi and its Lucknow visit was coordinated by the Institute of Entrepreneurship development, Uttar Pradesh ((IED UP). Besides Udyog Bandhu, the team also visited CFTRI, CIMAP, CIPET and four units of Micro & Small Scale Enterprises located at Sarojani Nagar Industrial Area, Lucknow.

"Selection off Consultant for Imparting Attitudinal/ Motivational and Technical Training related To Nivesh Mitra in Districts of U.P"

In Pursuance to the Invitation of Bids for "Selection off Consultant for Imparting Attitudinal/Motivational and Technical Training related To Nivesh Mitra in Districts of U.P" and subsequent to the Pre-Bid Meet held un 6th January, 2012, it is to inform that due to some major changes in the scope of work and other bid particulars, the Modified Bid Document shall be uploaded on this website on 12th January, 2012. Bidders may submit their queries for clarifications, if any, by 18th January, 2012, 3:00 P.M and the clarifications shall be uploaded on this website on 23rd January, 2012. The revised date for submission of bids complete in all respect has been kept as 30th January, 2012 between 10:00 A.M and 3:00 P.M.

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LIDA invites applications for allotment of plots for IT industry

LIDA invites applications for reservation / allotment of plots for Information Technology Industry and Information Technology Enabled Services in its up-coming I.T. Park in Lucknow near to Amausi International Airport.

· Schemes opens on 15.12.2011 Closes on 14.01.2012

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Accepting manual applications in NIVESH MITRA districts now punishable

On examination and monitoring of Nivesh Mitra system, it is observed that some departments are still receiving applications manually from entrepreneurs. Taking a serious view on such non compliance of the directives, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh has now directed vide G.O. No. 1793/77-6-10-9(M)/08 dated 12.12.2011 that the concerned erring officials shall be dealt with strict disciplinary actions if they fail to comply the directives. All the departmental officials are hereby asked to comply the above orders. All entrepreneurs setting up in 45 districts under the ambit of Nivesh Mitra are requested to apply online only through the portal.

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Future of UPTRON India Limited Employees Strengthened

Now UPTRONs Employees will take a breath of relief by the Government decision of adopting them in the same Departments, where they were rendering their services by making suitable amendments in, "The Uttar Pradesh Absorption of surplus Employees of UPTRON India Limited in Govenrment Service Rule-2011"

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Constitutional validity of U.P. Entry Tax upheld by Hon'ble High Court Allahabad in W.P. 1484/07, ITC Limited vs State of Uttar Pradesh on 23.12.2011

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Avail MDA Assistance by participating in trade fairs at St. Petersburg, Russia and Panama

The EPCES(Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZ Units is participating in the following trade fairs/exhibitions abroad during February/March 2012 :-

I. JUNWEX, Jewellery Show, 1^st to 6th February, 2012 at St.Petersburg, Russia (MDA grant upto Rs.1,50,000 which includesRs.80,000 towards stall charges and Rs.70,000 towards economy class airfare)

II. Multi-productstrade fair “Expocomer” to be held from 21st to 24th March, 2012 at Panama (MDA upto Rs.1,80,000-which includesRs.1,00,000 towards stall charges and Rs.80,000 towards economy class airfare).

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has identified Russia and Panama as focus areas. As per MDA guidelines, EOUs and SEZ Units having export turnover less than Rs.15 crores during the precdeding year will be eligible for MDA Assistance for participation in exhibitions abroad.

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The Architectural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh

Our Culture-Our Tradition……

The State of Uttar Pradesh has seen the advent and fall of various empires in the course of its history. From the advent of Mugals till the departure of British, U.P. has seen it all. Nearly all the rulers who have ruled Uttar Pradesh in the course of history have left their marks in terms of