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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated Ashok Leyland's new electric vehicle manufacturing plant, strengthening the state's industrial and logistics ecosystem. The facility will begin with an annual capacity of 2,500 electric buses, expanding to 5,000 units in phases. The project highlights Uttar Pradesh's improved infrastructure, including expressways, freight corridors, rail networks, and logistics hubs, which are attracting large-scale manufacturing investments. The state has received investment proposals worth INR 45 lakh crore and now contributes nearly 9.5 per cent to India's GDP. The EV plant supports Make in India goals, boosts electric mobility, creates skilled jobs, and reinforces Uttar Pradesh's position as a key manufacturing destination.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath recently inaugurated Ashok Leyland's electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the state, marking a significant addition to Uttar Pradesh's growing industrial landscape. The event was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy. Advertisement
The facility has an initial production capacity of 2,500 electric vehicles, which will be expanded in stages to 5,000 units per year. Congratulating the Hinduja Group on selecting Uttar Pradesh for the project, the Chief Minister said the investment reflects the changes the state has undergone since 2017. He noted that Uttar Pradesh has shifted from long-standing challenges to delivering measurable outcomes by converting potential into execution.
Adityanath highlighted the state's infrastructure development, citing a wide network of expressways, expanding metro rail services, the country's largest rail network, two dedicated freight corridors, logistics hubs, rapid rail transit systems, and inland waterways. These developments, he said, have strengthened Uttar Pradesh's position as a preferred destination for manufacturing and logistics-led investments.
Over the past eight to nine years, Uttar Pradesh has received investment proposals worth approximately INR 45 lakh crore. The state currently contributes around 9.5 per cent to India's gross domestic product and is expected to achieve a gross state domestic product of nearly INR 36 lakh crore in the current financial year.
The Chief Minister said the new EV plant aligns with the central government's Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat programmes. He also pointed to faster project clearances under the state and central government framework, supported by investor facilitation platforms such as Nivesh Mitra, Nivesh Sarathi, and Udyami Mitra. These systems provide coordinated approvals, time-bound clearances, and ongoing support to investors.
As a result, Uttar Pradesh has seen steady growth in the automotive components and electric mobility segment. In 2024, the state accounted for 19 per cent of India's total electric vehicle market. It has also been a key beneficiary of the FAME I and FAME II schemes, with about 700 electric buses currently operating across various cities.
Referring to production at the new facility, Adityanath said the plant will manufacture 17-18 seater electric buses priced at around INR 15 lakh. These vehicles are intended for school transport and inter-city travel, with further support expected under the state's Electric Vehicle Policy.
The Chief Minister also announced that the Hinduja Group will sign a memorandum of understanding with the state government to provide skill development training to 10,000 youth each year. He said institutions such as ITIs, polytechnics, and engineering colleges are being strengthened to support emerging technologies and employment opportunities linked to the EV sector.
Source: PTI
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