The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across key regions, including the capital city Lucknow. This aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of transforming Uttar Pradesh into ‘Uttam Pradesh’.
The initiative is a part of this broader vision, development in Kanpur and its eight neighboring districts. The upcoming project is being planned on the lines of Delhi-NCR to meet future urban and industrial needs.
Kanpur Development Authority
Kanpur, one of the state’s oldest and most prestigious industrial cities, is at the heart of this transformation. To bring CM Yogi’s vision to life, the Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) has initiated the process of preparing a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Master Plan-2051. This plan will guide long-term development while ensuring systematic urban growth and improved quality of life.
A major focus is the establishment of the Kanpur Region Integrated Development Authority (KRIDA), which will oversee development across an expansive area of 20,094 square kilometers encompassing Kanpur city and countryside, along with Banda, Hamirpur, Fatehpur, Jalaun, Auraiya, and Kannauj.
Imbalanced urbanisation
Despite its industrial legacy, Kanpur and its surrounding areas have long suffered from imbalanced urbanisation. The government is leveraging the Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region and Other Area Development Authority Act, 2024 to promote coordinated and balanced urban development The authority will implement integrated policies promoting ease of living and industrial progress.
Master plan 2025
The upcoming Master Plan 2051 will serve as a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable growth. It will focus on land-use regulation, infrastructure development, and preventing unplanned urban sprawl. It will also open up avenues for structured investments and create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs.
The plan will foster industrial and urban development and guide the creation of residential and non-residential structures to meet future demands. A dedicated team is assembled to execute this ambitious vision, and preparations are underway.
Future ready Kanpur
With KRIDA and Master Plan-2051, the Yogi government aims to lay the foundation for a future-ready Kanpur region that drives economic growth, offers improved living standards, and becomes a model of planned urbanization for the entire state.
