Correct option is C
The Uttar Pradesh Government introduced the Golden Card on 4th December 2012 to facilitate easy and priority access to government offices for industrialists and their associates. This initiative was aimed at improving the ease of doing business by providing industrial stakeholders with streamlined interactions with the government, reducing bureaucratic hurdles. The Golden Card offered a privileged status to cardholders, allowing them to seek faster resolution of issues related to industrial and business development. This move was part of the state’s broader efforts to promote industrial growth and investment in Uttar Pradesh.