Uttar Pradesh has always been in the forefront in the area of industrial development. During the Vth, VIth VIIth Five Year Plan, the industrial growth rate was 9.4, 11.8 & 10.9% respectively. In the post liberalization period the industrial growth rate somewhat dropped. However, the state was able to meet the challenges. The Industrial growth rate during the Xth Five Year Plan in the State revived and has been to the tune of 6.6%. It is significant that during the period the world at large was hit by recession.