LUCKNOW, Jan 24 : Chief Minister Yogi Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that Uttar Pradesh Diwas celebrates the state’s prosperity and pride.
During the event which was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Shankar, the e-portal for the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan (M-YUVA) was launched. Loans and approval letters were also distributed to 25,000 young entrepreneurs to help them establish their enterprises. Besides, UP Gaurav Samman was conferred upon six distinguished individuals from the state.
In his address, the CM extended a warm welcome to the Vice President and conveyed his congratulations to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the state’s Foundation Day.
He highlighted the significance of this year, with the Maha Kumbh being held in the state. “Over the past 10 days, devotees from across India and abroad have taken a holy dip in the Ganges at Triveni Sangam, receiving blessings from revered saints and spreading the message of unity throughout the country,” he said.
Yogi emphasised the importance of this year, marking 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution under the leadership of Dr BR Ambedkar. “The Constitution was handed to the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1950,” he said.
He said that UP was established on January 24, 1950, making this day a symbol of the state’s glorious journey.
The CM while discussing the historical evolution of UP traced its journey from 1775 to 1833, when the region was part of Fort William (Bengal). “In 1834, it was separated from Bengal, forming the Agra Presidency and by 1836, it was renamed the North Western Provinces,” he said.
He said, “In 1902, it became known as ‘North-Western Provinces and Awadh,’ in 1937, it was further renamed as the ‘United Provinces.’ Finally, on January 24, 1950, the state was officially named ‘Uttar Pradesh.’ Today, UP stands as a beacon of immense potential.”
Yogi highlighted that the first UP Diwas was celebrated in 2018 under the leadership of the then-Governor, Ram Naik. “This year marks the seventh anniversary of the event. During this time, UP has launched several significant initiatives. The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme was introduced on the first foundation day, followed by the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana on the second foundation day, among other initiatives in subsequent years,” he said.
On this occasion, he announced the launch of the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan by the Vice President. “This scheme aims to offer opportunities for 1 lakh youth to become entrepreneurs every year. Interest-free loans will be available to individuals aged 21 to 40, with loans of up to Rs 5 lakh in the first phase and up to Rs 10 lakh in the second phase. 27,500 applications have been received, and Rs 254 crore in loans have been sanctioned,” he said.
The CM said that in 2016-17, UP’s economy stood at Rs 12 lakh crore, which has since grown to more than Rs 27 lakh crore. “In line with the Prime Minister’s vision, the state will become a trillion-dollar economy within four years,” he said.
He said, “Efforts to ensure the equitable distribution of government schemes across all sectors, including rural development and the welfare of people experiencing poverty, farmers, youth and women, are in full swing. The state has successfully achieved 100 percent saturation of benefits for tribal communities. UP is emerging as the country’s key development driver through improvements in law and order, infrastructure, investment, and tourism.”
Yogi announced that a survey is underway in UP to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of ‘Zero Poverty’. He emphasised that the state’s efforts aim to ensure that by next year’s UP Diwas, every poor individual will have access to a roof over their head, land lease, Ayushman cards, pensions, and all essential facilities.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to securing the rights of every underprivileged person, rising above the barriers of caste, language, and region.
The CM highlighted that UP has emerged as the country’s leading tourism destination while preserving its rich spiritual heritage. “With significant improvements in law and order, the state has become an attractive hub for investment. Besides, it has transformed into the country’s food basket and is now one of the top states in expressways, Airports, and metro networks,” he said.
He said that UP Diwas is a significant occasion to honour the state’s historical journey, cultural heritage, and achievements. “The state is rapidly advancing on the path of progress and the government’s schemes and initiatives are key to transforming UP into a ‘state of entrepreneurs’ and a major national development centre. This three-day celebration allows the state’s people to take pride in their glorious past, sparking new aspirations and hopes for the future,” he said.
(UNI)
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