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News India Live, Digital Desk: On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a historic step towards making Uttar Pradesh a 1 trillion dollar economy. In a grand ceremony organized at Lok Bhawan in the capital Lucknow, CM Yogi presented state-of-the-art and AI (Artificial Intelligence) based ‘Invest Mitra 3.0’ Launched the portal. On this occasion, the Chief Minister not only laid out the red carpet for the investors, but also targeted the previous governments and said that Uttar Pradesh, which was struggling with ‘identity crisis’ nine years ago, has today become the most preferred investment state in the country.
1. ‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0’: 200 services at one click
‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0’ has been developed as a ‘next-generation’ digital platform by removing the shortcomings of the old portal.
AI Chatbot and SMS Alerts: To assist investors, an AI powered chatbot will now be available on the portal, which will resolve queries in real-time.
Simplified Process: 530 services from over 40 departments have now been further simplified and integrated into 200 core services.
GIS Land Bank: Through the portal, entrepreneurs will be able to view and get allotted land of their choice in the huge land bank of 75,000 acres sitting at home.
Tracking: Online tracking of the entire process from application to commercial production will be possible.
2. Launch of ‘Plug-and-Play’ and Private Business Park
CM to provide ready infrastructure to investors ‘UP Private Business Park Development Scheme-2025’ And ‘Plug-and-Play Industrial Sheds Scheme’ Also unveiled. Under this, investors will no longer have to wait for construction to set up a factory, rather they will get completely ready-to-use sheds and parks, where they can immediately install their machines and start work.
3. Gift of ₹2,781 crore to 85 companies
During the program, the Chief Minister honored 85 companies from various sectors (manufacturing, electronics, cement, food processing etc.) Letter of Comfort (LoC)handed over eligibility certificates and subsidy cheques. A total incentive amount of ₹2,781.12 crore was distributed. CM said that when an entrepreneur invests, he not only sets up a factory, but also makes arrangements to light the cooking stoves of thousands of families.
4. Security guaranteed even at midnight: “Gurgas are not in trouble”
In his address, CM Yogi reassured the entrepreneurs by adopting a tough stance on law and order. He said, “Even at 12 o’clock in the night, if I get news that some ‘henchman’ or mischievous element is creating obstruction in any industry, then I immediately instruct the officials to drive such elements out of the state limits.” He stressed that today investment in UP is not limited to Noida only, but industrial revolution is also taking place in areas like Bundelkhand and Gorakhpur.
5. UP becomes ‘powerhouse’ of connectivity
Referring to the growing strength of the state, the Chief Minister said that UP today holds 55% of the total expressway network of the country.
Metro and Rail: Metro is operational in 7 cities of UP and the country’s first Rapid Rail (RRTS) is running successfully.
Jewar Airport: He reminded that on March 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Asia’s largest airport in Jewar, which will take UP’s global connectivity to new heights.