UP Govt Plans India’s Largest Robotics, AI Manufacturing Hub In Noida

Lucknow, Jul 17 (KNN) The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to establish India’s largest integrated robotics and advanced manufacturing hub in Noida as part of a broader strategy to expand its presence in emerging technologies.

The proposed facility, named PRAGATI (Park for Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, GPU Clusters and Advanced Technical Innovation), will be developed over nearly 75 acres and is expected to bring together key capabilities such as robotics testing, rapid prototyping, AI computing infrastructure, motion capture labs and startup incubation under one roof.

Focus on Jobs and Economic Output

The project is expected to generate over one lakh direct and indirect jobs and contribute more than Rs 2,000 crore in gross value addition over the next five years, according to officials.

The initiative was reviewed at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who directed officials to prepare a comprehensive roadmap to position the state as a national leader in advanced technologies.

“Prepare a comprehensive roadmap to position Uttar Pradesh as a national leader in robotics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductor design and other emerging technologies,” the CM told officials concerned, TOI reported.

Noida Chosen for Strategic Advantages

“Noida was chosen because of its strong electronics manufacturing ecosystem, proximity to Jewar International Airport, the dedicated freight corridor, the defence industrial corridor and a robust academic and industrial base,” an official spokesperson said.

Deep-Tech Innovation Centres Planned

In addition to the Noida hub, the state plans to establish two deep-tech innovation centres under the U-Hub initiative in Noida and Lucknow, with a budget allocation of Rs 100 crore for 2026–27.

The centres are intended to connect startups, researchers, investors and industry stakeholders, while accelerating the commercialisation of emerging technologies.

Specialised Focus Areas

The Noida centre will focus on sectors such as quantum computing, semiconductor design, robotics and defence technologies, while the Lucknow hub will specialise in applied artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies and agri-biotechnology.

The hubs have been conceptualised by an expert committee led by the director of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

Broader Technology and Employment Vision

“UP should emerge not merely as a consumer of new technologies but as a global centre for research, innovation and high-tech manufacturing,” the CM said, adding, “industry-aligned skill development in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, semiconductors and data science would bring the next leap of growth in the state,” as quoted by TOI.

(KNN Bureau)