By: Express News ServiceLucknow | November 16, 2025 08:23 AM IST 2 min readYogi Adityanath stressed the need for a simple, transparent, and time-bound approval system for investors in the IT and ITES (IT enabled services) sectors.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday claimed that electronics and information technology (IT) exports from Uttar Pradesh rose exponentially from Rs 3,862 crore and Rs 55,711 crore in 2017–18 to Rs 44,744 crore and Rs 82,055 crore in 2024–25.The CM, who chaired a review meeting of the state Information Technology and Electronics Department, was informed that under the Electronics Manufacturing Policy-2020, the state received 67 investment proposals worth Rs 15,477 crore, with the potential to generate 1,48,710 jobs. Incentives totaling Rs 430 crore have been approved so far, and 25 additional proposals are expected to be cleared by March 2026, the department said in its report to the Chief Minister, the government said in a statement.Aditynath stressed the need for a simple, transparent, and time-bound approval system for investors in the IT and ITES (IT enabled services) sectors. He ordered that eligible investors should not face delays in receiving incentives and directed the department to ensure clear accountability for timely processing.He emphasised that integrating the youth into a technology-driven economy is a key government priority. To increase youth engagement in the IT and ITES sectors, he called for the development of innovative training models and enhanced collaboration with companies.“Uttar Pradesh has steadily advanced in start-ups, semiconductors, data centres, and electronics manufacturing, and must now position itself at the forefront of global competition,” he said.He directed the officials to develop new land banks in Noida, Greater Noida, and YEIDA area to support future investments.The officials said under the Data Centre Policy, companies such as Hiranandani Group, NTT Global, Web Werks, Adani Enterprises, and ST Telemedia have proposed investments worth Rs 21,342 crore, which are projected to create around 10,000 jobs. The Startup Policy has also shown significant progress: while Rs 274 lakh was released for startup promotion in 2021–22, the figure has increased to Rs 2,600 lakh by January 2025. The Chief Minister directed officials to further strengthen the monitoring and effective utilization of the Startup Fund.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Yogi Adityanath