Sachin Malik: Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) is fast emerging as one of Purvanchal leading industrial and investment destinations, backed by expanding infrastructure, Strong connectivity and a more investor-friendly business environment. Established on November 30, 1989, GIDA has in recent Years emerged as a key engine of industrial Growth in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
According to GIDA Chief Executive Officer Anuj Malik, the authority has attracted more than ₹20,000 crore in investments over the Past nine Years, Generating over 40,000 employment opportunities for local Youth. At Present, more than 50,000 People are working in various technical, Skilled and Semi-Skilled roles across industries operating in the GIDA Area.
The Growing industrial base is also creating opportunities for local talent. Around 70 Per cent of the workforce in major Projects, including the Adani Cement Plant, comprises People from Gorakhpur division and other Parts of Purvanchal, reflecting the region Growing capacity to support large-Scale industrial activity with a Skilled workforce.
With the existing 3,600-acre industrial area nearing saturation, GIDA has expanded its land availability by creating a 2,000-acre land bank. The new land is being developed as the Dhuriapar industrial township, Strategically located between the Purvanchal Expressway and Gorakhpur Link Expressway. The location Strong connectivity, enabling travel to Lucknow in about three hours and further Strengthening its logistics advantage.
The new industrial area has already begun attracting major investors. Around 115 acres have been allotted to leading companies, including Adani and Shreyas Distilleries, Signalling Strong investor interest in the upcoming industrial township.
GIDA industrial ecosystem today includes a diverse mix of national and Global companies. Gallant Group, a major Steel and Power company listed on the National Stock Exchange and Crazy Snacks Pvt Ltd, Which has recently launched its IPO, are among the Prominent enterprises operating in the region. The area is also home to beverage manufacturing facilities of Global majors Coca-Cola and Pepsi, along with companies Such as IGL, Apollo API Steel Tubes and Tatva Polyplastic.
Alongside Physical infrastructure, GIDA is Strengthening digital systems to make investment facilitation faster, simpler and more transparent. Its transition from Nivesh Mitra 2.0 to Nivesh Mitra 3.0 Provides entrepreneurs access to 21 online services for approvals, incentives and other Requirements.
The One Map Portal enables investors to view available land Parcels, access tagged land information and Participate in transparent e-auctions, making land allotment more Accessible.
Dedicated Udyami Mitras under Invest UP are also supporting investors as a single Point of facilitation, helping navigate approvals, resolve operational issues and coordinate with departments. With expanding industrial land, Growing corporate Presence and Strengthened digital services, GIDA is Positioning Gorakhpur and Purvanchal as a competitive destination for manufacturing, employment and sustained industrial Growth.
