With globalization of economy and increasing inter-dependence worldwide, it is imperative to connect with people of Indian origin residing abroad, especially from Uttar Pradesh. The relationship, thus reinforced, would be mutually beneficial to the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) as well as the state. With this objective, Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh has taken a new initiative to create a dedicated NRI cell to respond to the investment inquiries and general grievance redressal to NRIs and Persons of Indian Origin(PIOs). The NRI Cell, set up in Udyog Bandhu, has already initiated the process of contacting Indian embassies to collate data and profiles of persons of Uttar Pradesh origin.