Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called the upcoming G-20 summit a platform to introduce ‘Brand UP’ to the world.

At a high-level meeting he held here on Wednesday, Yogi Adityanath issued guidelines to officials for the successful organisation of the G-20 conferences to be chaired by India in the year 2023.

The chief minister said India has been bestowed the honour of presiding over the G-20 group of leading nations of the world under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence. “This global event has brought immense possibilities for Uttar Pradesh. This event is a great platform to introduce ‘Brand UP’ to the world. We should make the most out of this global event,” he said.

Different events are proposed to be held in Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra and Greater Noida during the year-long G-20 chaired by India. According to the Indian spirit of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, preparations should be made to make the event grand in these districts. Everyone will have to make efforts as part of a team to make this event a standard of cleanliness, beauty, safety and orderliness, he said.

“Arrangements should be made according to the standard of security of foreign visitors. Necessary arrangements should also be made regarding medical emergency, traffic etc. The guests should be introduced to the diverse food cuisines available in the state” he added.

Yogi Adityanath said the cities hosting the G-20 conferences should be given a grand look. Attractive lighting should be installed at heritage sites of historical and cultural significance in the cities. Pictures depicting the state’s culture should be displayed on the walls on the tour route for the guests. India’s Yoga tradition is being adopted by the whole world today, in such a situation, statues can be installed showing different postures of ‘Surya Namaskar’.

“Local culture should be made the theme of the event to be held in all four cities. For example, Awadh culture in the capital Lucknow, Braj culture in Agra, Rangotsav, and Ganga culture in Varanasi should be organised as themes. The guests should be welcomed by showering flowers on their arrival in the state. Take the cooperation of local cultural groups, and voluntary organizations,” he said.

“The hosting of G-20 summits is historic. To make it unforgettable and unparalleled, a ‘G-20 Park’ should be established in the capital Lucknow. In this regard, after identifying the place, an action plan should be prepared regarding the outline of the park,” CM said.

He said security arrangements are an important aspect of G-20 conferences. The Home Department should make adequate arrangements for the security of all the delegates. A liaisoning officer should be deployed with each delegate. Proper training should be provided for the liaisoning officer. Strict security arrangements should be made keeping in view the apprehensions of all kinds of external and internal security. Efforts of cybercrime should also be monitored. There should be standard arrangements for ensuring fire safety. Necessary guidance should be taken from the Government of India for better surveillance, intelligence input etc, he said.