Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as a trusted pharmaceutical investment hub, signaling its transformation into a secure, fast-moving, and investor-friendly destination at the UP Pharma Conclave 1.0 in Lucknow. The event brought together policymakers, pharmaceutical majors, entrepreneurs, and global stakeholders to showcase the state’s governance reforms, infrastructure expansion, and long-term vision for the pharma and healthcare ecosystem.
Yogi Adityanath described Uttar Pradesh as a state built on “Triple S – Safety, Stability and Speed.” He positioned it as a role model of trust, transformation, and timely delivery. The Chief Minister emphasized that governance in the state has become decisive and predictable. The rule of law is firmly in place, which he stated is an essential prerequisite for sustained industrial growth.
The Chief Minister reflected on the significant change in the state’s image over the years. He contrasted the present environment with an earlier phase marked by insecurity, frequent disruptions, and uncertainty for businesses. According to him, the government’s zero-tolerance approach to crime and corruption has restored confidence among citizens and investors alike. The outcome, he noted, is visible in a peaceful social climate, the absence of extortion practices, and a stable environment where industries can operate without fear.
This shift has directly translated into economic momentum. The number of operational factories in the state has more than doubled. This growth is supported by continuous engagement between the government and investors. The administration’s message to industry was clear and consistent: invest, produce, and receive incentives on time.
A central theme of the conclave was deregulation and ease of doing business. Uttar Pradesh has removed criminal provisions from several state laws to reduce compliance anxiety. The state has introduced inspection-free periods for MSMEs. Procedures across sectors have been simplified. These measures, the Chief Minister stressed, are meant to facilitate enterprise—not intimidate it.
The state has also emerged as a national leader in de-regulation and ease-of-doing-business rankings. This reinforces its pitch as a reliable destination for long-term investments.
Uttar Pradesh’s pharma strategy was a major highlight of the conclave. The government outlined its plan to develop the state as a comprehensive pharmaceutical and medical technology hub. Key initiatives include a Bulk Drug Pharma Park in Lalitpur. This park is designed on a hub-and-spoke model with advanced R&D capabilities. Medical Device Parks are also planned. Globally benchmarked testing and logistics facilities are to be established in the Gautam Buddha Nagar region.
Plans for additional pharma parks across other districts were shared. The establishment of a world-class pharma institute in Lucknow was also announced. These initiatives signal a pipeline of future-ready investments.
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda reinforced the state’s growing importance in India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare ambitions. He noted that Uttar Pradesh is increasingly being viewed as a dependable manufacturing base. This is supported by strong connectivity, skilled manpower, and an investor-oriented policy framework. The alignment between central policy vision and state-level execution, he said, is accelerating UP’s journey toward becoming a global pharma and biopharma center.
Speakers also underscored the role of infrastructure in UP’s transformation. The state now hosts a large share of the country’s expressway network. Extensive four-lane road connectivity is available. Metro systems are expanding. Inland waterways are operational. Uttar Pradesh has one of the highest numbers of operational airports in India. This infrastructure backbone is enabling faster movement of goods, people, and ideas. This is critical for sectors like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and medical devices.
The success of initiatives such as One District One Product (ODOP) was cited as evidence of UP’s “local to global” approach. The state is emerging as a major hub for electronics and mobile manufacturing alongside its pharma ambitions.
Throughout the conclave, the message from the state leadership was one of partnership. Investors were invited not just to set up facilities, but to become collaborators in Uttar Pradesh’s development journey. Assurances were given on policy stability, transparency, zero political interference, and time-bound delivery of incentives.
The event concluded on a note of confidence. The Chief Minister asserted that trust has become Uttar Pradesh’s strongest asset. With sustained reforms, large-scale infrastructure, and a clear focus on innovation in pharma, med-tech, AI, and health-tech, the state presented itself as ready to play a leading role in India’s next phase of economic and industrial growth.
Yogi Adityanath described Uttar Pradesh as a state built on “Triple S – Safety, Stability and Speed,” and positioned it as a role model of trust, transformation, and timely delivery. He emphasized that governance in the state has become decisive and predictable, with the rule of law firmly in place—an essential prerequisite for sustained industrial growth.
The Chief Minister reflected on how the state’s image had changed over the years. He contrasted the present environment with an earlier phase marked by insecurity, frequent disruptions, and uncertainty for businesses. According to him, the government’s zero-tolerance approach to crime and corruption restored confidence among citizens and investors alike. The outcome, he noted, is visible in a peaceful social climate, the absence of extortion practices, and a stable environment where industries can operate without fear.
This shift, he said, has directly translated into economic momentum. The number of operational factories in the state has more than doubled, supported by continuous engagement between the government and investors. The administration’s message to industry was clear and consistent: invest, produce, and receive incentives on time.
A central theme of the conclave was deregulation and ease of doing business. Uttar Pradesh has removed criminal provisions from several state laws to reduce compliance anxiety, introduced inspection-free periods for MSMEs, and simplified procedures across sectors. These measures, the Chief Minister stressed, are meant to facilitate enterprise—not intimidate it.
The state has also emerged as a national leader in de-regulation and ease-of-doing-business rankings, reinforcing its pitch as a reliable destination for long-term investments.
Uttar Pradesh’s pharma strategy was a major highlight of the conclave. The government outlined its plan to develop the state as a comprehensive pharmaceutical and medical technology hub. Key initiatives include a Bulk Drug Pharma Park in Lalitpur designed on a hub-and-spoke model with advanced R&D capabilities, Medical Device Parks, and globally benchmarked testing and logistics facilities in the Gautam Buddha Nagar region.
Plans for additional pharma parks across other districts and the establishment of a world-class pharma institute in Lucknow were also shared, signaling a pipeline of future-ready investments.
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda reinforced the state’s growing importance in India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare ambitions. He noted that Uttar Pradesh is increasingly being viewed as a dependable manufacturing base, supported by strong connectivity, skilled manpower, and an investor-oriented policy framework. The alignment between central policy vision and state-level execution, he said, is accelerating UP’s journey toward becoming a global pharma and biopharma center.
Speakers also underscored the role of infrastructure in UP’s transformation. The state now hosts a large share of the country’s expressway network, extensive four-lane road connectivity, expanding metro systems, inland waterways, and one of the highest numbers of operational airports in India. This infrastructure backbone is enabling faster movement of goods, people, and ideas—critical for sectors like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and medical devices.
The success of initiatives such as One District One Product (ODOP) was cited as evidence of UP’s “local to global” approach, with the state emerging as a major hub for electronics and mobile manufacturing alongside its pharma ambitions.
Throughout the conclave, the message from the state leadership was one of partnership. Investors were invited not just to set up facilities, but to become collaborators in Uttar Pradesh’s development journey. Assurances were given on policy stability, transparency, zero political interference, and time-bound delivery of incentives.
The event concluded on a note of confidence, with the Chief Minister asserting that trust has become Uttar Pradesh’s strongest asset. With sustained reforms, large-scale infrastructure, and a clear focus on innovation in pharma, med-tech, AI, and health-tech, the state presented itself as ready to play a leading role in India’s next phase of economic and industrial growth.
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