Anushruti Singh
Uttar Pradesh aims to achieve the ambitious goal of transitioning into a one trillion dollar economy, a feat that takes a significant step forward with the inauguration of over 14,000 projects valued at more than Rs 10 lakh crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the inauguration during the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow.
This important initiative is anticipated to create approximately 34 lakh job opportunities across the state, signifying a substantial leap towards economic growth and prosperity.
Accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Prime Minister Modi will inspect the exhibition showcasing these transformative projects. Subsequently, he will address the citizens of Uttar Pradesh from the main GBC hangar, extending his best wishes for the successful commencement of these endeavours.
It’s worth noting that the Global Investors Summit took place between February 10 and 12 last year. A year later, GBC@IV is being organised between February 19-21, with the participation of various dignitaries, including PM Modi.
During the ceremony, PM Modi will digitally unveil the projects, accompanied by a screening of a short film showcasing the government’s achievements.
Wave of Investment Sweeping Across the State
As many as 14,619 projects worth Rs 10,23,537 crore are set to be launched in the state through GBC@IV. This comprehensive investment drive covers all parts and districts of Uttar Pradesh. Notably, the Pashchimanchal region will witness the initiation of 52 percent of these investment projects, followed by 29 percent in Purvanchal, 14 percent in Madhyachal, and 5 percent in Bundelkhand.
These investment projects will unfold across all 75 districts of the state, with 19 districts surpassing their investment targets by more than 100 percent. Among them, Etah leads with an impressive 354 percent, followed by Sitapur at 145 percent, Shahjahanpur at 127 percent, and Sonbhadra at 121 percent. Other districts such as Chandauli, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad, Mirzapur, and
Other districts such as Chandauli, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad, Mirzapur, and Hardoi have also exceeded their targets significantly, showcasing remarkable progress and promising to usher in a new era of economic growth and prosperity across the state.
Sectoral Sessions and Exhibition with a Focus on ‘Transforming UP’
In conjunction with GBC@IV, a grand exhibition will be organised to showcase over 9 special sectors. Spanning across 1250 square meters, this three-day exhibition will feature pavilions covering various sectors, shedding light on Uttar Pradesh’s current status and future trajectory in key areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and more.
