Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited Uttar Pradesh Pavilion at the 41st India International Trade Fair (IITF) here at Pragati Maidan.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Uttar Pradesh Pavilion at the 41st India International Trade Fair (IITF) here at Pragati Maidan on Wednesday. The visit coincides with the UP Day at the trade fair.
This year, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra have been declared Partner States while Uttar Pradesh and Kerala are the Focus States at the IITF.
Speaking to media persons after visiting the pavilion, Yogi Adityanath said, “With the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we had branded the traditional products of Uttar Pradesh as One District One Product in 2018, as a result of which today ODOP in Uttar Pradesh has been recognised at the global level.
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Pointing out that Uttar Pradesh is a state of 25 crore population, he said, “We have 75 districts and each district has one or the other unique product.”
“Today, Uttar Pradesh has become a hub of exports globally through One District One Product,” the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said.
He said in 2017-2018, the total exports of Uttar Pradesh were only Rs 86,000 crore, which currently stands at more than Rs 1, 56,000 crore.
Nearly 2500 exhibitors from India and abroad are participating in the 41st edition of the IITF. It is being held over a total area of 73,000 sq mt.
Exhibitors from 29 states and Union Territories are participating in the IITF. Leh Ladakh is participating in the IITF for the first time this year.
Exhibitors from 12 countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Iran, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK are participating in the 41st IITF.
As in the past, State Day celebrations, seminars, and cultural programmes are among the added attractions for visitors.
The India International Trade Fair, which commenced on November 14 in the National Capital, is strictly restricted to Business Visitors till November 18. The Trade Fair will be thrown open for the general public from November 19 and conclude on November 27.
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