UP Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy (2022)
Government of Uttar Pradesh · Central government
Uttar Pradesh offers new MSMEs a 10%–25% capital subsidy, interest subsidy, and stamp duty exemption.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this scheme
The scheme comprises five components. A capital subsidy covers 10%–25% of FCI for Micro units and 10%–15% for Small units, with the maximum rate applicable in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal. An interest subsidy of up to 5% is available for MSMEs; for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs, this can reach up to 60% of the interest paid.
Stamp duty is fully exempted in Purvanchal and Bundelkhand, with a 75% exemption in Madhyanchal and 50% in Paschimanchal. Women-owned units receive a 100% exemption across the state. Electricity duty is fully exempted for 10 years in Bundelkhand. Additional incentives apply to units producing the district's designated product under the ODOP initiative.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Uttar Pradesh
- New and expanding MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh. - Large and mega units in Uttar Pradesh. - ODOP designation provides an additional incentive layer.
How to apply
To apply, begin by registering on the Nivesh Mitra portal at niveshmitra.up.nic.in. Next, determine your applicable region—Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Madhyanchal, or Paschimanchal—and note any ODOP designation that applies to you. Then, submit the required project documents, which include Udyam Registration, a CA-certified FCI statement, GSTIN, the project report, and land documents. Following this, obtain the Letter of Intent or Provisional Registration from the District Industries Centre (DIC). Once you commence production, ensure you meet the minimum investment and employment thresholds. After commercial production begins, apply for the Incentive Eligibility Certificate from the UP Industries Department. Finally, file annual claims for capital subsidy, interest subsidy, and ODOP incentives through the DIC or the Nivesh Mitra portal.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for UP Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022?
New and expanding MSMEs, along with large and mega industrial units in Uttar Pradesh, are eligible to apply. ODOP (One District One Product) units manufacturing their district’s designated product receive an extra incentive layer.
What capital subsidy is available?
Micro enterprises receive 10%–25% of Fixed Capital Investment, while small enterprises get 10%–15%, with the highest rates applicable in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal. Large and mega units are covered under separate incentive slabs.
Is this scheme equity-free?
Yes. The capital subsidy, interest subsidy, stamp duty exemption, and electricity duty exemption are all non-dilutive and non-repayable incentives.
Are there special benefits for women entrepreneurs?
Yes. Women-owned units are exempt from 100% of stamp duty across the state. Additionally, SC/ST and women entrepreneurs may claim an interest subsidy of up to 60% of interest paid, compared with the standard maximum of 5%.
What is the ODOP incentive?
Units manufacturing their district's designated product under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme receive additional incentives, which are layered on top of the standard industrial policy benefits. The exact incentives vary by district.
How do I apply?
Applications for this scheme are submitted through the Nivesh Mitra portal (niveshmitra.up.nic.in), UP's single-window investment facilitation platform. MSMEs may also apply via their District Industries Centre (DIC).
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.