State IncentiveDept. of Industrial Development, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh (Invest UP)Verified 1 Jun 2026Official source

Uttar Pradesh Aerospace & Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024

Incentives for aerospace & defence manufacturing units in Uttar Pradesh under the 2024 policy — capital subsidy, front-end subsidy, land subsidy, stamp-duty exemption and transport-charge relief, with special provisions for women entrepreneurs and common facility centres for MSMEs in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). The policy targets ₹50,000 crore of sector investment. Exact per-unit entitlement slabs are governed by the policy GO — verify current slabs before applying.

Maximum amount
₹25.0Cr
Typical payout
₹5.0Cr
Processing time
12–36 weeks
Application window
Rolling — claims via the Nivesh Mitra single-window portal.

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Eligibility criteria

Company type
Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship, Partnership Firm
Stage
Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr), Scaling (₹25Cr+)
States
Uttar Pradesh
Sectors
aerospace, defence, electronics, engineering

Documents required

1
Certificate of Incorporation / Udyam
Entity registration and Udyam (MSME) registration for the A&D unit in UP.
Tip: The unit must be located within Uttar Pradesh — ideally within the UPDIC nodes.
2
Project Report & Investment Proof
Fixed-capital investment details against which capital/front-end subsidy is computed.
Tip: Retain invoices and bank records for plant & machinery — these substantiate the subsidy claim.
3
Land / Lease Documents
Proof of land or lease within UP for stamp-duty and land-subsidy benefits.
Tip: Stamp-duty exemption is claimed on the registered land/lease deed.
4
CA Certificate of Investment
CA-certified statement of eligible fixed-capital investment, with UDIN.
Tip: Required for capital-subsidy disbursement.

How to apply for UP Defence Policy

1
Establish or expand your aerospace & defence unit within Uttar Pradesh / the UPDIC.
2
Register and file the incentive application on the Nivesh Mitra single-window portal.Open portal
3
Submit investment proof, land documents and CA certificate for the applicable subsidies.
4
Claim is verified by Invest UP / the nodal department and incentives are disbursed.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for UP Defence Policy?

UP Defence Policy is available to Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship, Partnership Firm companies at the Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr), Scaling (₹25Cr+) stage, across Uttar Pradesh.

How much funding does UP Defence Policy provide?

UP Defence Policy provides up to ₹25.0Cr. Most applicants receive around ₹5.0Cr.

How long does UP Defence Policy approval take?

The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 12–36 weeks.

Is UP Defence Policy currently accepting applications?

Yes, UP Defence Policy is currently active and accepting applications. Application window: Rolling — claims via the Nivesh Mitra single-window portal..

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Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 1 June 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.