Lucknow: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the department of labour to assess its progress towards making Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy show that the department surpassed its goals for the previous year and the “state is recording good industrial growth.“The latest report released by the department related to Shramayukt Sangathan for 2024-25 shows that against the target of registering 3,600 factories, the department registered 3,644, achieving 101.22%. “This reflects a steadily improving environment for industrial investment and job creation in the state. The second KPI, which records factories employing more than 100 persons, indicates the rapid establishment of large-scale industries and a growing number of employment opportunities in the organised sector,” said a govt spokesperson.The second KPI, which tracks factories employing more than 100 workers, shows that the state registered 498 units against a target of 450, achieving 110.66%.KPI-3, which tracks the registration of new shops and commercial establishments, shows the registration of 45,551 establishments against a target of 42,984, achieving 105.97%. These, the official added, indicate that small traders and entrepreneurs are responding positively to the state’s pro-business policies.Another KPI pointed to progress in the transport sector, highlighted by an increase in the number of newly registered transport enterprises. Against a target of 252, 375 registrations were recorded, achieving 148.80%, signalling an increase in investments in the transport sector.A year-wise comparison further highlights this growth, with 27,014 units registered from August 2022 to March 2023, generating revenue of Rs 1,856.42 lakh. In 2023–24, the number rose to 44,091 units, with revenue reaching Rs 3,496.94 lakh. In 2024–25, registrations touched 45,551 units, generating Rs 3,770.50 lakh in revenue.“These numbers underscore how the state’s reforms are not only stimulating business activity but also driving significant growth in govt revenue. UP is steadily establishing itself as one of the leading business-friendly states in the country. This KPI report reaffirms UP’s march towards becoming a developed state, guided by the principles of ‘Reform, Perform, and Transform,'” the official said.
