Yamuna Expressway’s ₹5K Crore Mega Makeover Begins

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has distributed land allotment letters to 17 companies in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority region, marking a major step toward accelerating industrial development and investment in the state.

The initiative is expected to attract investments exceeding Rs 5,000 crore and generate more than 12,000 employment opportunities, with a strong emphasis on local hiring. The proposed investments span key sectors such as renewable energy, information technology, electronics, railways, garments, and smart manufacturing.

The renewable energy segment accounts for the largest share of planned investment, led by CESC Green Power, which has committed Rs 3,805 crore toward establishing a three GW solar manufacturing facility. Another major contribution comes from Integrated Batteries, which plans to invest Rs 1,146 crore in a solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing unit. Together, these two projects are expected to create nearly 5,500 jobs.

The IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) sector is also set for significant growth through several corporate investments. Amadeus India will invest Rs 160 crore in a new information technology project expected to employ 275 people. Arsenal Infosolutions has proposed a Rs 71.19 crore facility projected to create around 1,140 employment opportunities, while Virtual Employee will invest Rs 48 crore in a project expected to generate 600 jobs.

In the transportation and manufacturing segment, JMV LPS plans to invest Rs 54.80 crore in a railway signalling products manufacturing facility. Meanwhile, the textile and apparel sector will receive a boost from Sahu International Attire, which intends to invest Rs 70 crore in a ready-made garments manufacturing unit. The project is expected to create 1,992 jobs, with the company targeting 70 percent local employment.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.