The UP Defence & Aerospace Policy creates a robust ecosystem for defence and aerospace manufacturing in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), attracting both domestic and global investments.
Key Highlights
- DIC Land on lease at 1% rental for 10 years and 1.5% for 10+ years
- Land Subsidy @25% (DIC)
- Capital Subsidy @25–35%, up to max ₹500–1,000 Cr over 5–15 years
- Logistics Subsidy up to ₹5 Cr for importing Plant & Machinery and up to ₹25 Cr (over 5 years) for exporting
- Green Infrastructure Capital Subsidy up to ₹1 Cr (ETP/SLWM, etc.)
- Marketing Assistance up to ₹5–15 lakh for 5 years’ participation at domestic/international events
- Refund of Patent filing & Quality certification costs
- Skilling Subsidy up to ₹2 lakh per year (up to 10,000 people)
- Grant for Skilling Centre / CoE / R&D Centre up to ₹10 Cr
Eligibility
| Category | Investment Criteria |
|---|---|
| Mega Anchor | ₹1,000 Cr+ investment |
| Anchor | ₹200 Cr to ₹1,000 Cr investment (or ₹3,000 Cr+ for advanced) |
| Vendors / SMEs | As per MSME definitions under GoI MSME Act |
Nodal Agency: UPEIDA, IIDD

























