The Uttar Pradesh government is developing the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region into one of the country’s most ambitious multi-modal transport and industrial hubs, to position the state as a nationally and globally competitive destination for investment, logistics and employment.
At the centre of this integrated vision is the Noida International Airport at Jewar, which, once completed, is expected to emerge as North India’s largest aviation and logistics gateway. Speaking on Friday, YEIDA Chief Executive Officer Shailendra Kumar Bhatia said the state government’s priority is to ensure seamless connectivity through five transport modes—air, road, rail, Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and expressways.
“As part of this strategy, the eight-lane, access-controlled Yamuna Expressway has been directly connected to the airport, enabling faster and more efficient travel to Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh,” Bhatia said.
He added that the Eastern Peripheral Expressway will provide direct connectivity to Haryana and Uttarakhand, while the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, via the Ballabhgarh interchange, will link Jewar Airport to the country’s largest industrial and commercial corridor. This extensive road network is expected to significantly boost logistics efficiency, trade flows and industrial movement across regions.
To further strengthen the logistics ecosystem, the UP government has planned North and East Dedicated Access Roads exclusively for air cargo operations. These corridors will allow heavy freight vehicles to access the airport directly without passing through urban areas, ensuring smooth, safe and time-efficient cargo movement.
In addition, preparations are underway to connect the Ganga Expressway and NH-34 with YEIDA sectors and the Yamuna Expressway, enhancing connectivity across eastern, central and western Uttar Pradesh and improving access for industrial and commercial activities.
Urban and regional mobility will also get a major boost through the proposed RRTS network, which will connect Delhi and the National Capital Region with YEIDA sectors and the Noida International Airport. Parallelly, rail connectivity is being developed for industrial units and the airport, including direct links to the Delhi–Howrah and Delhi–Mumbai rail corridors. This enhanced rail infrastructure is expected to reduce transportation costs and support export growth.
Alongside infrastructure development, large-scale investments are flowing into the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Area and EMC Park, reflecting the impact of the Yogi Adityanath government’s industry-friendly policies. In the electronics and semiconductor segment, the HCL–Foxconn group, through Vama Sundari Investments, is setting up a semiconductor testing facility.
Anchor investments by companies such as Havells India, Dixon Technologies, Aditech Semiconductors and Ascent Circuits are transforming the region into a high-tech manufacturing hub with strong global linkages. The automobile and electric mobility sector is also gaining traction, with investments from Escorts Kubota, Minda Corporation and Ninjas Electric, generating significant employment opportunities.
Renewable energy and green manufacturing are receiving a major push with the presence of SAEL Solar, Amber Enterprises and the Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Welfare Trust. Projects by Pine Valley Venture and Deki Electronics are further strengthening the textile and electronic components sectors.
The state government believes that robust connectivity, modern logistics infrastructure and a supportive industrial environment will create employment opportunities for lakhs of youth in the YEIDA region. Collectively, these initiatives are expected to play a decisive role in advancing Uttar Pradesh towards its goal of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy, while firmly establishing YEIDA as North India’s largest industrial, logistics and investment hub.
