UP CM, Dy. CM return after successful visit to Singapore. Japan, and Germany
Similarly, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya too returned to Delhi from his successful visit to Germany. However, he skipped his trip tp Britian.
Invest UP, the investment promotion and facilitation agency of the Uttar Pradesh government, organised a conference titled “Shaping Uttar Pradesh’s Industrial Future: Strategies for Viksit Bharat @2047” here on Wednesday.
The event was part of a series of stakeholder meetings for the formulation of the ‘Viksit UP@2047 Action Plan’.
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Aligned with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s long-term development vision, the conference brought together senior policymakers, industry associations, and sectoral experts to deliberate on Uttar Pradesh’s roadmap for emerging as a developed, globally competitive, and innovation-led economy by 2047.
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Senior officials from key state departments, including Infrastructure & Industrial Development, MSME, Khadi & Village Industries, Handloom & Textiles, and Mining, participated in a focused brainstorming session aimed at accelerating strategies under the Viksit UP@2047 framework and strengthening coordinated planning across sectors.
Speaking at the session, State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner Deepak Kumar highlighted the state’s strong financial health and stability. He noted that Uttar Pradesh is the third-largest economy in India, with robust capital expenditure on infrastructure and a growing working population.
He emphasised that the state offers a disciplined and investor-friendly ecosystem, providing clear policies and support for entrepreneurs. Addressing investors and entrepreneurs, he noted that the state’s policies are extensive, well-curated, and among the best in the country. While there are occasional challenges related to land availability and acquisition—given UP’s large population—the state’s policy framework remains one of the strongest.
Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Executive Officer, State Transformation Commission, highlighted how Uttar Pradesh has transformed into a preferred destination for investors. He emphasised the state’s robust law and order system, providing a secure and stable environment for business operations.
He underlined that speed of doing business and proactive facilitation are key drivers in attracting investment, creating employment, and positioning Uttar Pradesh as a global industrial hub ready to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
He further noted that enhancing workforce productivity is vital for effective industrial operations. He underscored the need for a more efficient industrial land allotment process, stronger monitoring mechanisms for investment projects, and greater focus on skill development.
Alok Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department, delivered a detailed presentation on Industrial Development @2047, outlining key structural reforms, infrastructure expansion, and sectoral priorities. He emphasised that rapid changes are taking place, and the next 25 years will bring even faster transformations. “The Chief Minister wanted the Vision Document to be inclusive and reflective of everyone’s participation.” He noted that while the industrial sector is showing strong momentum, much more still needs to be achieved.
Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Planning Department, presented the roadmap for UP@2047 and informed that the blueprint has three core missions: Arth Shakti (economic strength), Srijan Shakti (innovation & education), Jeevan Shakti (health, welfare & quality of life), and is aligned with twelve priority sectors. This tri-pillar approach ensures balanced growth—economic progress with social well-being and creative energy.
He said the manufacturing sector will remain the most crucial driver of growth, while the expansion of the tertiary sector will also depend on the performance of the secondary sector. “We aim to significantly raise the state’s economic size, global competitiveness, and productivity across sectors.”
The conference also saw participation from leading industry bodies, including Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Indian Industries Association (IIA), Laghu Udyog Bharati, PHD Chamber of Commerce, and Northern India Textile Research Association.
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