• Export share of Uttar Pradesh has also grown from 4.7% to 5.4% in last 5 years.
• Uttar Pradesh is the second largest MSME base in the country and this sector is the highest employment generator after agriculture sector.
• The 22 crores strong population, if engaged and utilized gainfully, can prove to be a game changer. Human resource in UP possesses a battery of skills ranging from agriculture, industry, tourism, handicraft, etc.
• Most districts of the state are well connected to the two prominent commercial and business centres of Delhi and Kolkata.
• The state has six domestic airports, located at Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow and Varanasi. The construction of Noida International Greenfield Airport at the North of Jewar Village in Uttar Pradesh is already underway.
• Uttar Pradesh has the highest share of number of ‘smart cities’, as 13 out of the 100 smart cities are from Uttar Pradesh
• The state has good connectivity by virtue of 48 national highways, airports and rail links to major cities.
• 2 Industrial corridors, viz. Delhi - Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and Amritsar – Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) pass through the state of Uttar Pradesh and create a conducive industrial environment which can promote exports
• It has already emerged as a hub for IT &ITeS, electronics and semiconductor industry with many big players running offices and R&D centres from Noida.
• The state has 12 operational SEZs.

The Export Policy 2020-25 for the state of Uttar Pradesh has been promulgated:

• To tap onto opportunities in International market
• For optimum utilization of the resources of the state
• Assist in employment generation
• To synergize with the Foreign Trade Policy 2020-25 proposed by the Government of India.

• To establish Uttar Pradesh as the best export hub in the country by providing world class infrastructure and capacity building of concerned stakeholders through single window system.
• To explore new potential markets for existing and innovative products of the state by making best use of the state's resources.

• To promote the development and competitiveness of the export sector.
• To provide necessary support and services to Export Promotion bodies/institutions.
• To establish and develop physical and technical infrastructure to boost exports from the State
• To provide necessary support to develop export capacity of industries
• To identify opportunities for local / country made products in global market
• To encourage capacity development by adopting best practices related to exports.

• Establishment of Centre State Coordination Cell to synergize with different export oriented departments of the government, like, Export Promotion Councils, International trade bodies, FIEO ITPO, NCTI and Product Sectoral Associations.
• Marketing assistance to industries of the state for participation in Virtual and physical exhibitions, trade fairs, and buyer - seller meets.
• A single window system for faster processing of export related documentation and speedy redressal of exporter’s grievances.
• To establish a dedicated GST cell for exporters to address their grievances and export related issues
• Developing and promoting the brand “Make in Uttar Pradesh, Make in India”
• Identification, assistance in registration and branding of Geographical Indication (GI) products.
• Establish a B2B exchange, which would facilitate small and micro units of the State to take up online trading.
• Green card facility for the exporters with an appreciable track record for easing out the clearance mechanism.
• To develop export infrastructure facilities in export oriented districts under TIES scheme of GoI
• Launch a state-specific scheme for creation of export related infrastructure on similar lines as that of Trade Infrastructure Export scheme(TIES) of Government of India.
• To provide an additional Floor Area Ratio(FAR) of 25% to the export units for GoUP promoted Flatted Industrial Parks.
• To provide an enabling ecosystem and world class infrastructure to the exporters,the state government will setup cluster oriented or services based Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in districts with high export potential.
• Proposals for boosting exports of ODOP products will be given priority under ODOP CFC scheme and on similar lines, UPEPB will setup CFCs up to 15 Cr in those products and clusters which are not covered in ODOP Scheme but have an export potential.
• To provide special provisions to boost services exports from the state.
• Encourage MoU between industries, educational institutions and product based industrial associations.
• Fiscal Incentives will be provided to the exporters in terms of transport subsidy, electricity duty, market development assistance, certification etc.
• To create a strong analytical database on exports and exporters in Uttar Pradesh
• To promote Public-Private initiative for developing competitive export infrastructure
• To strengthen institutional framework for State Level Export Promotion Council, State Level Export Promotion Committee and District Level Export Promotion Committee.
• Constitution of District Export Promotion Council, chaired by the District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner - Industries as member secretary. The chairmen of leading industrial associations and industrial units of the district will be the members of the council. The council will organize meeting to discuss and resolve the problems of industries of the district.
• Customized capacity building workshop across the State to develop knowledge about export practices among the entrepreneurs and Government officials.
• A quarterly report will be published by UPEPB reflecting state’s current and prospective export opportunities in the light of international demand.
• To address the export related issues at district level, State Government will setup a mechanism i.e. District Level Empowered Committee (ZilaNiryatBandhu) headed by Collector. The issues that are not resolved and policy related matters will be referred to NiryatBandhu.
• NiryatBandhu meetings will be conducted quarterly.
• To organize an annual state level exporter conclave which will address the challenges faced by exporters and deliberate on potential solutions.
• To provide export credit at competitive rates, each district with appreciable export potential should have at least one MSME devoted branch of the bank for providing enhance credit support to the units.
• To increase exports from various sectors sectoral/ product–based advisory committees shall be constituted. Sectoral EPCs, expert agencies, state and central departments and the state NRI department shall be a part of the advisory committees.

• This Policy will come into effect from the date of its notification.
• In case of any amendments in this policy, any package of incentives, which is already committed by State Government, will not be withdrawn and units will continue to remain entitled to the benefits.

Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Bureau(UPEPB),
8 Cantt road, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow is the implementing agency of Export Promotion Policy 2020-25.

With a view to develop each district as an export hub of the state, the state government has undertaken a detailed analysis of the export ecosystem of Uttar Pradesh to identify the priority products, target markets and formulate strategic interventions for growth of exports from the state

List of Focus Sectors:

• Handicrafts
• Agri-products& food processing
• Engineering Goods
• Textiles and handlooms
• Leather articles
• Carpets and Durries
• Glass and ceramic products
• Wooden article
• Sports goods
• Defense products
• Services sector
• Education
• Tourism
• IT & ITeS
• Medical value travel
• Logistics

• Restructuring of Tvarit Niryat Protsahan Yojna to make it WTO compliant.
• The State will refund expenses incurred for compulsory certifications like Conformity European (CE), China Compulsory Certificates (CCC) etc. to the extent of 50 percent of expenses subject to a maximum of Rs. 2.00 Lakh per unit per annum.
• Transport subsidy will be provided on the basis of costs incurred by exporters for shipment from ICDs to the ports. For districts without any ICD infrastructure subsidy will be provided for shipments via trucks.
• For exports routed through airports, transport subsidy will be provided under Air Freight Subsidy Scheme. The exporters will receive subsidy benefits while routing their cargo from any Air cargo complex in the country if the state of origin of exported products is Uttar Pradesh. The upper ceiling under this scheme will be raised from Rs. 2.00 Lakhs annually per unit to Rs. 5.00 Lakhs annuallyper unit.
• The deficit in Electricity duty collected by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) will be reimbursed by Government of Uttar Pradesh.
• Industries with more than 1MW approved load will receive power supply through open access.
• Encourage research and development in the state and provide incentives and assistance to organizations in obtaining patents, trademarks and G.I. registration under Intellectual Property Rights. A G.I. registration cell shall be formed to assist in the registration procedure for applicants.
• The Export Award will be distributed annually to eligible exporters of Uttar Pradesh for their outstanding export performance in different product groups. The awards will be distributed under the existing policy. No monetary prizes will be included in this.

To facilitate exporters with good track record w.r.t faster movement of export shipments. The eligibility would be as follows:

• Manufacturers / Producers or 100% EOUs as defined under EXIM Policy of Govt. of India or Having Green Channel facility with the customs department.
• Average Annual Export Turnover of Rs.1 Crore or more in the last 3 years.
• The exporter should not have any pending cases or debt due beyond 6 months
• The exporter should not be convicted under cases of Tax evasion or fraud
• Prompt in payment of Taxes by Self-Assessment
• Prompt in depositing P.F. amounts

• The Green Card would entitle the holder to minimum inspection and speedy clearance of all proposals by all Departments of the State Government.
• Trucks carrying cargo of card holders would have minimum inspection at checkposts and would not be detained.
• Issue of statutory forms on demand without hinderance.
• Speedy redressal of grievances through Special Grievance Redressal Cell relating to all departments.
• Single window system for all state departments for license / permission/ compliance / renewals etc

• Hand holding support to exporters of the state to avail benefits under India Brand Equity Foundation initiative implemented by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The objective is to create a brand recognition for the products and services exported from the state of Uttar Pradesh.

• Allocation of a market research and database development fund of Rs. 1.00 crore annually. Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Bureau will conduct this study through FIEO/ Export promotion councils/ International Trade Bodies/ Consultants to analyze and develop a comprehensive database. This will enable real - time data dissemination and provision of market intelligence to the exporters.

• UPEPB will incentivize the skill development courses equal to 75% of training course for the following 6 identified champion service sectors of the state having maximum export potential.
  • Nursing Courses
  • Care Givers Courses
  • Training in AYUSH and Wellness
  • Technical Skill training
  • Tourism & Hospitality services
  • Education Services
• For running the courses UPEPB will tie-up with National Skill Development Corporation/FIEO/ Private sector training providers. After the successful completion of the training program, UPEPB will issue a completion certificate to the trainees for national and international recognition of the skills attained.
• Establish a business facilitation forum for Buyer seller meets for I.T. sector.
• Reimbursement of cost incurred while participating in international fairs of I.T. and I.T. enabled services sector.
• Development of Logistics hubs near jewar airport and dedicated freight corridors
• Services provided by cargo handling agents to be organized in a structured institutional form.
• Assistance to educational institutions of the state participating in international education fairs

• District Industries Promotion and entrepreneurship development center will be developed in the form of UPEPB’s district level office so thatits officers can play a pivotal role in the development of their respective districts as an export hub.
• UPEPC will be strengthened so that it can play the role of a knowledge partner to the government of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Council (UPEPC) will become the vital link that connects the government with the various exporters of the state for effective implementation of export promotion schemes and events.
• The government officers and staff engaged with export promotion department will participate regularly in refresher courses/ workshops/ training programs of national and international standards.
• Deputy commissioner Industries of District IndustriesPromotion and Entrepreneurship Development Center will also be known as Deputy Commissioner - Exports.

• Capacity development programs and workshops for encouraging entrepreneurship in the state will be organized by UPEPB/ UPEPC in areas with potential for industries and export development.
• Workshops to be conducted for “Best Practices” in the area of exports to create awareness amongst the manufacturers and exporters of the state.

• Government of Uttar Pradesh has notified the UP-Agriculture Export Promotion Policy, 2019 to make the State a destination for Agricultural exports and to double the income of farmers. Incentives mentioned in UP- Agricultural Export Promotion Policy 2019 for harnessing the potential of exports of agricultural produce and products will be applicable as per the policy guidelines. In addition to UPAEPP2019,UP Export Promotion Policy 2020-25 will support the exporters by fulfilling any additional requirement which is required but not covered under the UPAEPP 2019.

Export Policy 2020-25