The state of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s most populous region, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Central Electronics Limited (CEL) to develop smart, sustainable industrial infrastructure. The initiative is aimed at modernizing UP’s industrial zones with renewable energy integration, advanced monitoring systems, and green construction practices, positioning the state as a leader in industrial transformation aligned with India’s net-zero ambitions.
Under the agreement, CEL will deploy rooftop solar and hybrid energy systems, alongside EV charging infrastructure and smart digital monitoring solutions across designated industrial clusters. Plans also include the rollout of green building standards and energy-efficient retrofits, helping reduce the carbon footprint of industrial estates while lowering long-term operational costs for businesses. The MoU reflects India’s push to integrate technology-driven solutions into industrial development as part of its broader energy transition strategy.
For Uttar Pradesh, the partnership has the potential to attract new investment and improve competitiveness by offering businesses reliable, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure. It also dovetails with national programs promoting renewable energy adoption and industrial decarbonization. As India seeks to balance rapid industrialization with climate commitments, the UP–CEL collaboration represents a step toward scalable models of smart industrial development that can be replicated across the country.