CM Yogi Invites Industry Suggestions for Budget 2026-27, Pushes for Inclusive and Investor-Friendly UP

Lucknow, 31 January- During a special meeting with Industry Organizations and Entrepreneurs in the presence of Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister invited suggestions from the industry regarding Budget 2026-27 and urged entrepreneurs and industry organizations to give practical suggestions to make ‘Ease of Doing Business’ more effective.

CII Vice Chairman Abhishek Saraf highlighted the need for land allotment to accelerate industrial activities in the Lucknow node of the Defence Corridor and expressed expectation for a quick decision in this direction.

FICCI Chairman Manoj Gupta demanded making industrial land freehold, saying that this will increase both investors’ confidence and long-term investment.

The representative of India Pesticides Limited expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for de-criminalization of various laws and described it as a big and positive reform for industries.

ASSOCHAM Co-Chairman Hassan Yaqub suggested implementing a system like ‘One Company-One Register-One Letter’, which will simplify the compliance process.

He said, “On the lines of Uttar Pradesh’s ‘One District One Product’, a similar program has also been started in the Philippines, which reflects the global acceptance of the state’s policy”.

Meanwhile, information was also shared about the planned efforts being made by Assocham Uttar Pradesh for placement of youth.

Discussions were also held in the meeting on issues related to industrial skills and financial markets. Representatives emphasized developing ITI institutions further, encouraging research and innovation there, and the need for development of equity market. It was described as extremely useful for a strong industrial economy of the future.

Industry organizations also demanded introduction of OTS scheme in pollution control related cases. Along with this, it was suggested that regular dialogue be facilitated between Uttar Pradesh’s MSME units and various export councils of the country, so that exports can get a boost on a large scale.

NASSCOM Lucknow Chapter Chairman Ramesh Jaidi highlighted the need for plug-and-play facility for small IT companies, saying that this will help startups and emerging tech companies to grow rapidly.

CRED AI UP President Shobhit Mohan Das emphasized the need to organize “Awas Bandhu” meetings at regular intervals on the lines of Udyog Bandhu for resolution of problems of the real estate sector.

While interacting with Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry State President Manish Verma, the Chief Minister said, concrete and planned efforts should be made to prepare at least 10 young entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in each district, so that inclusive industrial development can gain momentum