The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday appointed senior IAS officer Alok Sinha as the Principal Secretary (Industries) and chairperson of the Noida Authority, replacing Rama Raman.
Speaking to The Hindu , Mr. Sinha said that promoting industrial development in the State, especially in Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway area, would be his priority.
‘Will meet Minister’
“Tomorrow (on Thursday), I will meet U.P. Industrial Development Minister, Satish Mahana, to decide on a a course of action. I will also meet other concerned officers,” said Mr. Sinha.
According to Mr. Sinha, Noida was developed for industrial growth but had become a residential hub in the last few years. He added that strict action would be initiated against those found violating rules and running commercial activities in industrial sectors.
He also said that he would chalk out a new industrial policy.
Focus on jobs
A few days back, UP Industrial Development Minister Satish Mahana had visited Noida and was upset with the condition of industrial growth.
Mr. Mahana had then said that the new government in the State would focus on setting up industries in Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway area, unlike the previous government that allotted land to realtors.
He had also said that the government would follow the Gujarat and Maharashtra models to boost industrialisation and create jobs. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Sinha served as Divisional Commissioner (Meerut).
