Uttar Pradesh heading towards a $1 trillion economy: Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Uttar Pradesh is moving towards becoming a $1 trillion economy, rapidly developing in the economic, social, and cultural fields, while citing the state as an example of strong law and order.

In a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi specially mentioned various works done for infrastructure development, manufacturing industry, effective implementation of social welfare programs, improvement in law and order, and giving new grandeur to cultural heritage. He also recalled the determination to make the state a leader in various fields, including Atmanirbhar Abhiyan, Mission Manufacturing, and Green Energy.

PM Modi said, "Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in the country in terms of population. When we move forward with collective strength with a determined goal of development, the development of Uttar Pradesh will also give new speed to the development of the country." He said, "Today, Uttar Pradesh has also become an example of strong law and order. With new records, the state has presented an ideal model by taking public service and welfare policies to the last person."

From the record number of new houses built for the poor to various facilities provided for a better life, it reflects the BJP's commitment to Antyodaya. Prime Minister Modi said that there was a time when projects were delayed for decades and the public's trust in the system was shaken. Today, in the BJP government, old projects are being completed along with new ones being completed quickly.

He said that the 'Pragati' platform meetings at the central level have also played an important role in this. PM Modi said that after Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, and Delhi-Meerut Expressway, now Ganga Expressway is also going to give new speed to the development of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is on the way to becoming a state with the most 21 airports soon.

After Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ayodhya-like international airports, Noida International Airport is also going to start soon. In the letter, Prime Minister Modi congratulated the people of the state on Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day, saying that since he is a member of Parliament from Kashi, this day is even more special for him.

He said, "The love and affection I have received from the people of Uttar Pradesh is a great wealth for me." Prime Minister Modi said that there is something special in the soil of Uttar Pradesh and this state has always given speed to the development of the country with its ability and capability.

Prime Minister Modi said that giving skills to the youth and providing them with employment and self-employment opportunities has been the priority of the government. He informed that the Rozgar Mela started to fill government jobs in mission mode has now become an institution, through which lakhs of youth have got jobs in various departments.

Today, this fair is being held at more than 40 places in the country, from where the youth will start their services in important areas like education, health, security, and financial services. Referring to the country's economic development, Prime Minister Modi said that in the last 10 years, India has received more than two and a half times more foreign investment than in the previous 10 years, which directly means that there are countless employment opportunities for the youth in the country.

Citing the example of a six-fold increase in electronics manufacturing and the rapid development of the auto-mobile industry, he said that the sale of two-wheeler vehicles crossing two crores by 2025 reflects the country's increasing purchasing power. On the increasing contribution of women power, Prime Minister Modi said that in today's program, more than 8,000 daughters have been given appointment letters.

He informed that in the last 11 years, the participation of women in the country's workforce has almost doubled and there has been a 15 percent increase in the self-employment rate of women. He termed the increasing number of women owners and directors in start-ups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as a good sign for the country.

Prime Minister Modi, while giving the mantra of 'Nagarik Devo Bhava' to the newly appointed employees, advised them to make small reforms at their workplace. He said that 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of Doing Business' get strength from the intention of government employees at the local level. He appealed to the youth to continuously upgrade themselves through the 'I Got Karm Yogi' platform.