Ganga Expressway industrial corridor (IMLC)
Quick answer
Uttar Pradesh is developing the Ganga Expressway as an expressway-cum-industrial corridor, with an Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster node in each of its 12 districts. As of April 2026 the state reported 6,507 acres identified and 987 proposals worth about ₹46,660 crore.
| Model | Expressway-cum-industrial corridor under the Integrated Manufacturing & Logistics Cluster (IMLC) model |
|---|---|
| Nodes | 12 nodes |
| Land identified | 6,507 acres |
| Investment proposals | 987 proposals |
| Value of proposals | ₹46,660 crore Sources differ₹46,660 crore — per Government of Uttar Pradesh — UP Government statement on Ganga Expressway IMLC nodes, April 2026 (as reported)₹47,000 crore — per Multiple news reports (specific articles not yet recorded) |
| Largest node (Bulandshahr) | 2,798 acres |
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How is the corridor organised?
The state plans one node per district along the expressway. Each node is a block of land for manufacturing and logistics, connected to the expressway. In total, 6,507 acres has been identified.
How big is each node?
| District | Node area | Featured local industry |
|---|---|---|
| Meerut | Data not yet verified | Data not yet verified |
| Hapur | Data not yet verified | Data not yet verified |
| Bulandshahr | 2,798 acres | Ceramics (Khurja) |
| Amroha | Data not yet verified | Data not yet verified |
| Sambhal | Data not yet verified | Handicrafts |
| Budaun | Data not yet verified | Data not yet verified |
| Shahjahanpur | Data not yet verified | Data not yet verified |
| Hardoi | Data not yet verified | Handloom |
| Unnao | Data not yet verified | Leather |
| Raebareli | Data not yet verified | Data not yet verified |
| Pratapgarh | Data not yet verified | Amla products |
| Prayagraj | Data not yet verified | Data not yet verified |
Node areas for most districts have not been published in a form we could verify. Detailed pages are available for the Bulandshahr node and the Sambhal node.
How much investment has been proposed?
The state reported 987 proposals worth ₹46,660 crore Sources differ₹46,660 crore — per Government of Uttar Pradesh — UP Government statement on Ganga Expressway IMLC nodes, April 2026 (as reported)₹47,000 crore — per Multiple news reports (specific articles not yet recorded) in April 2026. Proposals are not commitments: we will report actual allotments and construction as they are confirmed.
What does it mean for land nearby?
Node land is assembled by the state, so the main effect on private land is twofold: acquisition risk in the villages that make up a node, and demand for warehousing and services land on the roads leading to it. Check notification status before buying.
Frequently asked questions
What is an IMLC?
An Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster is a planned industrial area beside an expressway, with plots for factories and warehouses served by the expressway. Along the Ganga Expressway the state plans one IMLC node in each of the 12 districts.
Which is the largest industrial node on the Ganga Expressway?
Bulandshahr, reported at about 2,798 acres. Bulandshahr district is also where the planned Jewar (Noida Airport) link meets the Ganga Expressway.
How do I get an industrial plot in an IMLC node?
Industrial plots in state-developed nodes are allotted by the developing authority under its allotment scheme, not bought from farmers. Watch Invest UP and UPEIDA for allotment notices. We have not yet recorded the allotment terms for any node.
Can I buy farmland near a node and sell it to industry later?
That carries real risk. Land for nodes is acquired or purchased by the state, and villages around a node can be notified. If your plot is notified, compensation follows official procedure, not the price you paid. Check notification status first.
What industries are planned in each district?
The state highlights local strengths for some districts: Khurja ceramics in Bulandshahr, handicrafts in Sambhal, handloom in Hardoi, leather in Unnao and amla products in Pratapgarh. Sector plans for each node have not yet been published in a form we could verify.
Sources
- Government of Uttar Pradesh: UP Government statement on Ganga Expressway IMLC nodes, April 2026 (as reported) (exact article not yet recorded) · not yet checked by our editors
- Government of Uttar Pradesh: Invest UP · not yet checked by our editors
- Multiple news reports (specific articles not yet recorded) (exact article not yet recorded) · not yet checked by our editors