Lucknow, Feb 19 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that Uttar Pradesh signifies Unlimited Potential and the The State neither lacks manpower nor willpower.
During the Groundbreaking Ceremony 4.0 organised at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, the CM expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gracing the state with his presence to inaugurate the fourth edition of the groundbreaking ceremony. He also extended a warm welcome to the investors and entrepreneurs gathered at the event.
He emphasised the sacredness of the land, noting its association with Lord Shri Ram, Gopeshwar Shri Krishna and Baba Vishwanath. "This land is blessed by sages and saints, and has received the divine blessings of rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarayu. It is a land of virtue as well as enterprise and entrepreneurship. "Today, UP is on the path to transforming India's labour force into an economic powerhouse," he said.
Asserting that over the past decade, the country has ascended from being the 11th largest economy to the 5th, Yogi said, "There is no doubt that India, under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, will ascend to the position of the third largest economy in the world. This is 'Modi ji ki guarantee' and UP firmly believes in it."
He said, "Aligned with this vision, UP has set an ambitious goal of becoming a one trillion dollar economy. To achieve this, the state is focusing on enhancing skill development, scaling up industries, and accelerating growth."
The CM expressed confidence that with continued support of entrepreneurs, this goal will undoubtedly be realised.
Praising PM Modi for the historic consecration of Lord Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya after a five-century wait and for the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, he extended warm greetings and congratulations to all attendees at the grand event of the fourth groundbreaking ceremony in UP, 'the blessed land of 'prakrati' (nature), 'parmatma' (God) and 'pratibha' (talent).”
Yogi said, "It is our collective fortune that we find ourselves witnessing and participating in this historic era as India enters its 'Amrit Kaal'. We are privileged to have the able guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'Saarathi' (charioteer) of India's 'Amrit Kaal'."
He said, "During the first Investors Summit of 2018 in Lucknow, the PM had said that UP has values and virtues, but in these changed times, there is a greater need for value addition. Not only in work culture or business culture but there is also a pressing need for value addition across all domains of strength in UP."
Expressing satisfaction, he highlighted that UP has embraced these words and formulated its policies accordingly, leading to the organisation of the fourth edition of the groundbreaking ceremony within a span of just six years.
Highlighting the success of the Global Investors Summit held in February last year, Yogi emphasised the unwavering confidence displayed by both national and international industries in UP. This confidence, he noted, stems from their trust in the state's policies and potential.
He said that UP has garnered investment proposals worth an impressive Rs 40 lakh crore to date. "Today marks a celebration as these investment proposals are being translated into reality. Today, the 'bhoomi pujan' of projects worth more than Rs 10 lakh crore is going to be completed with the blessings of the PM," he said.
The CM emphasised that the 'new Uttar Pradesh', as the growth engine of the country, is transitioning from being 'Uttam Pradesh' to becoming a Udyam Pradesh, in order to evolve into a 'Viksit Pradesh' in alignment with the resolve of a Viksit Bharat. "This transformation, this change, this speed is the new identity of Viksit Uttar Pradesh of Viksit Bharat," he said.
Reflecting on the state's development journey, he noted a significant shift from the past, where UP was perceived with apprehension before 2014 and 2017. "Today, however, the state has embraced its talent and unlimited potential, becoming synonymous with security, good governance, and development," he said.
Yogi emphasised that UP now boasts excellent connectivity through water, land, and air. He highlighted the abundance of both manpower and willpower in the state, attributing the increased investor interest to initiatives such as the 'Ease of Doing Business' framework, Nivesh Mitra Portal, Nivesh Sarathi Portal, Incentive Monitoring System and the state's investment-friendly policies.
He said that UP respects every investor. "Now people have started saying that Surakshit Nivesh matlab Uttar Pradesh (safe investment means UP)," he said.
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