LUCKNOW, April 18 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed a new single- window law as it has started the process to reform Nivesh Mitra and provide a single contact point to investors for issuing speedy clearances to set up industrial enterprises in the state.

The new law is likely to help the state government provide an industry and investor-friendly environment in Uttar Pradesh. "Yes, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has given directives to reform Nivesh Mitra. We propose to enact a new law to ensure single-window clearances," said Prathmesh Kumar, additional CEO, Invest UP.

Invest UP is the investment promotion and facilitation agency of the state government that was embroiled in controversy following accusations of demand for com...