Lucknow, Oct. 15 -- Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner (IIDC) Deepak Kumar on Tuesday chaired a high-level steering committee meeting at the Invest UP office to expedite investment proposals and remove bottlenecks across key sectors. Senior officials from Invest UP, various departments, and development authorities, along with investors of the concerned projects, attended the meeting both in person and virtually. The agenda included 16 issues spanning key departments such as YIEDA, UPSIDA, Forest, Revenue, Higher Education, Housing, Cane Development, and Tourism. In most cases, departmental resolutions were provided. Deepak Kumar emphasised the need for all departments to resolve outstanding matters soon. He urged a balanced approach between investors and departments, encouraging resolution through dialogue rather than prolonged litigation. Projects in education, hospitality, housing, and manufacturing were noted as facing delays. DMs and departmental heads were directed to expedite approvals. The IIDC underlined that timely clearances are essential to translating investment proposals into on-ground progress. Invest UP showcased real-time project updates through the state's single-window portal, Nivesh Mitra, highlighting its pivotal role in streamlining approvals, enhancing transparency, and reducing procedural delays....