‘UP govt following all MoUs signed at investors’ meet’

LUCKNOW: The state government is following all MoUs it signed at the investors’ summit to ensure hassle-free investment experience for industrialists, said Anup Chandra Pandey, infrastructure and industrial development commissioner, state government, on Monday.

Pandey was speaking at a session, ‘Destination Uttar Pradesh – Are we on track?’, organised by the CII to mark its annual day. “I am personally communicating with investors to ensure that they have a hassle-free investment experience in the state,” said Pandey. He assured conducive environment for promoting start-ups.

Sumant Sinha, chairperson, CII, northern region, stressed on areas where the state needs further improvement to attract more investments.

“Proper infrastructure is an important factor for growth of the state’s economy. The speed with which decisions have been taken with regard to upgrading or creating infrastructure such as Purvanchal Expressway, airport at Greater Noida, new industrial and manufacturing zones among others are indicators of changing scenario in UP,” said Sinha. He stressed on the need to ensure political stability, stringent law and order, end of red-tapism and make UP more business-friendly.

Manoj Gupta, vice-chairman, CII, Uttar Pradesh, appreciated steps taken by the state government to improve investment scenario in the state.