UP Export Policy 2025-30: $50B Target by 2030 & Key Incentives
In a bold move to supercharge Uttar Pradesh’s role in India’s global trade ambitions, the state government has officially launched the Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy 2025-30. Approved by Governor Anandiben Patel on September 3, 2025, the policy aims to catapult the state’s exports from $21 billion in FY 2024 to a staggering $50 billion by FY 2030, positioning UP as a powerhouse in the nation’s $2 trillion export vision by the same year.
The policy, gazetted and disseminated via a government order (No. 684/18-04-2025), comes at a pivotal time as India eyes diversification into high-growth sectors like e-commerce and emerging markets. “Uttar Pradesh is poised to drive economic transformation, contributing significantly to India’s journey from a $3.5 trillion to a $5 trillion economy,” reads the policy document, emphasizing exports as an engine for foreign exchange, job creation, and risk mitigation for domestic firms.
A Vision for Inclusive and Tech-Driven Growth
At its core, the policy adopts a “future-ready” strategy aligned with the Centre’s Foreign Trade Policy 2023. It rests on four pillars: export incentives and remission, collaboration with exporters, districts, and Indian missions; easing business through e-initiatives and reduced logistics costs; and exploring new frontiers like e-commerce, projected to generate $200-300 billion in exports by 2030.
Key objectives include:
- Export Surge: Scaling up from $21 billion to $50 billion annually.
- Inclusive Development: Ensuring participation from all 75 districts to balance regional growth.
- Infrastructure Boost: Supporting at least 100 export-oriented projects with up to ₹100 crore in funding.
- Network Expansion: Aiming for a 50% increase in registered exporters by FY 2030.
“Over the past decade, UP’s infrastructure boom—better connectivity, enhanced production capacity, and skill development—has laid the groundwork. Now, this policy channels that momentum into exports,” said Alok Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, in the approval order.
Focus Sectors and Strategic Thrusts
The policy identifies 14 priority sectors ripe for global expansion, blending traditional strengths with modern opportunities:
- Goods: Handicrafts, electronics, engineering products, textiles and apparel, carpets, agri and food items, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, leather goods, sports goods, glass and ceramic products, wooden items.
- Services: Education, medical value-added, travel, transport and logistics, IT and ITES, tourism, and hospitality.
To operationalize these, the policy outlines 24 implementation strategies, including:
- Forming a Centre-State Coordination Cell to sync with bodies like the Export Promotion Council, FIEO, and DGFT.
- Subsidizing participation in virtual/physical trade fairs via the UP Export Promotion Council.
- Simplifying export procedures and branding under “Make in UP” and “Make in India.”
- Prioritizing Geographical Indication (GI) registration for export-worthy products.
- Launching the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative with up to ₹15 crore for Common Facility Centers (CFCs) to boost artisan clusters.
For untapped potential, new CFCs will be established with similar funding. The policy also pioneers support for service exports, aligning with India’s champion services push.
New Incentives: From E-Commerce to Insurance
Financial perks form the policy’s backbone, building on existing central schemes like Market Development Assistance and Air Freight Reimbursement. Four fresh initiatives target digital and grassroots exporters:
- E-Commerce Onboarding Assistance: Subsidies for expenses on digital marketing, cataloging, and social media to tap global platforms.
- Exhibition-Based Incentives: Performance-linked grants for MSMEs and startups.
- Post Office Export Center Support: First-time subsidies for postal exports, ideal for small-scale entrepreneurs.
- Export Credit Insurance Aid: Coverage under ECGC to de-risk new entrants.
Registered exporters with the Export Promotion Bureau UP (EPBUP) qualify, with enhanced subsidy rates across categories. “This is a game-changer for startups and first-time exporters, especially in e-commerce and services,” the document highlights, noting provisions for LCL shipments to aid low-volume traders.
Institutional Backbone and Monitoring
Implementation will be spearheaded by EPBUP in Lucknow, with a new Project Management Unit for oversight. A UP Export Strategy Committee will foster stakeholder coordination, while district-level facilitation centers, market research chairs at IITs/IIMs, and a one-stop digital info hub ensure ease of doing export business.
The policy’s validity spans FY 2025-26 to 2029-30, with mid-term reviews to adapt to global shifts. Amendments won’t retroactively withdraw benefits, safeguarding investor confidence.
Implications for UP’s Economy
As UP leverages its human resources, natural endowments, and proximity to international markets, this policy could generate millions of jobs and diversify beyond traditional agri-exports. Experts see it as a timely response to competitors like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, which recently rolled out similar frameworks.
“By integrating with India’s Vision 2030, UP isn’t just exporting goods—it’s exporting opportunity,” noted industry observers. With e-commerce subsidies and ODOP integration, even rural handicraft clusters could go global via platforms like Amazon or Etsy.
For more details, visit the official gazette at shasanadesh.up.gov.in. Exporters are urged to register with EPBUP to unlock these benefits.
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