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Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy -2022

Growing concerns of global warming and climate change require emphasis on clean and green energy. The Government of India is committed to set up 50 percent cumulative power generation capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by the year 2030. The Government of Uttar Pradesh recognizes the current and potential impact of Climate Change and is committed to encouraging the promotion of clean energy sources. Uttar Pradesh is endowed with vast Solar Energy resource and has potential to generate several gigawatts of solar power. State through this Policy plans to develop a holistic ecosystem to reap the full Solar Energy potential of the State.

To align with India's ambitious solar energy capacity extension program, the State envisages accelerating the deployment of solar power by means of implementation of utility-scale solar parks and projects, distributed Solar systems, establishment of ultra-mega solar parks and rooftop solar PV projects. These targets will be achieved by introducing new mechanisms that will support consumers, businesses and developers in the sector. Policy shall also promote energy storage projects, bundling for solar projects with other generation sources etc. to deliver Round-the-clock power supply thereby ensuring grid stability in the long run. Accordingly, State Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby declares and adopts Solar Energy Policy, 2022

Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022

Policy Objectives

• Promote EV Adoption: Encourage the use of electric vehicles to reduce environmental pollution and dependence on fossil fuels.

• Establish Manufacturing Hub: Position Uttar Pradesh as a leading destination for EV and component manufacturing.

• Develop Infrastructure: Facilitate the creation of robust charging and battery swapping infrastructure across the state.

• Generate Employment: Create job opportunities in the EV sector and related industries.

Incentives for EV Buyers

• Road Tax & Registration Fee Exemption:

  • 100% exemption for all EVs purchased and registered in UP for the first 3 years from policy notification.

  • 100% exemption for EVs manufactured, purchased, and registered in UP during the 4th and 5th years.

• Purchase Subsidies (One-Time, Valid for 1 Year):

  • Two-Wheelers: 15% of ex-factory cost, up to ₹5,000 per vehicle.

  • Three-Wheelers: 15% of ex-factory cost, up to ₹12,000 per vehicle.

  • Four-Wheelers: 15% of ex-factory cost, up to ₹1,00,000 per vehicle.

Support for Manufacturers

• Capital Subsidy: 10% of eligible fixed capital investment for MSME projects, up to ₹5 crore per project, disbursed over 2 years.

• Land Allocation: Provision of government land on lease for 10 years at a nominal rate of ₹1 per kWh for setting up charging stations.

Charging & Swapping Infrastructure Development

• Urban Areas: Establish charging/swapping stations in a grid of 3km x 3km in cities and urban conglomerates.

• Highways: Set up charging infrastructure every 25 km along expressways and highways.

• Public Spaces: Promote charging facilities in public parking areas, metro stations, bus depots, petrol pumps, government buildings, educational institutions, shopping malls, and residential societies.

Investment & Employment Targets

• Investment Goal: Attract investments worth ₹50,000 crore in the EV sector.

• Employment Generation: Create approximately 1 lakh job opportunities in the state.

Policy Duration

• The policy is effective for a period of 5 years from the date of notification, subject to amendments by the state

Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy -2022

Objective

To establish Uttar Pradesh as a preferred investment destination by creating a business-friendly environment and generating large-scale employment.

Key Highlights

• Investor-Centric Ecosystem:
  Streamlined processes through single-window clearances and digitized approvals to ease doing business.

• Attractive Incentives:
  Capital subsidies, interest subsidies, and stamp duty exemptions tailored to investor categories and investment size.

• Focus on Employment Generation:
  Special incentives for industries creating direct employment opportunities for local youth.

• Sectoral Focus:
  Priority sectors include IT/ITES, Electronics, Food Processing, Textiles, Defence Manufacturing, MSMEs, Warehousing, and Logistics.

• Infrastructure Development:
  Support for the development of Industrial Parks, Plug-and-Play Infrastructure, and Logistics Hubs with robust connectivity.

• Support for MSMEs:
  Dedicated policies and financial support to boost small and medium enterprises.

• Women & Youth Empowerment:
  Incentives for industries hiring women and local youth, including skill development initiatives.

• Decentralized Industrial Growth:
  Special focus on developing backward and underdeveloped regions of the state through differential incentives.

• Sustainability Focus:
  Encouragement of green technologies, energy-efficient systems, and environment-friendly industrial practices.

• Private Sector Participation:
  Promotion of PPP models for infrastructure, training, and innovation initiatives.

Impact Goals (By 2027)

• ₹10 lakh crore investment target

• Creation of over 1 crore job opportunities

• Enhanced contribution of manufacturing to the GSDP