FICCI : Industry's Voice for Policy Change

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will virtually launch the Geographical Indication (GI) exhibition in Varanasi, one of the biggest exhibitions of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', on Wednesday.

Being organised in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), it will have stalls of 50 GI products from 16 districts at Deendayal Handicrafts Complex.

The exhibition will also be marked by seminars and training programs from experts which will focus on improving the technical skills of the craftsmen. They will also be given free tool kits in collaboration with the Government of India.

The exhibition will display both GI products from the state along with the products involved in the process of having GI products.

There will be stalls from Varanasi, Bhadohi, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Azamgarh, Bulandshahr, Farrukhabad, Firozabad, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Kannauj, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Saharanpur and Siddhartha Nagar.

Nearly 28 unique GI products will also be displayed, seven of which are from Varanasi.

Through this, the government will also provide physical and virtual platforms for buyers and sellers to communicate.

Under the technical upgradation training program for GI products, 240 craftsmen will be trained. About 600 craftsmen will get soft skill training and 270 craftsmen will be imparted new technology training.

A total of 2,000 craftsmen will be given advanced tool kits during the program.

Handloom tool kits will be provided to 300 beneficiaries under the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana and 300 under the ODOP Training Scheme. Cheques will be distributed to two beneficiaries of each scheme under the PMEGP, MYSY, ODOP Margin Money Loan Schemes.

Products like terracotta of Gorakhpur, brocade of Varanasi, black pottery of Azamgarh, handmade carpets of Bhadohi, perfume of Kannauj, metal craft of Moradabad, pottery of Khurja and Kala Namak rice of Siddhartha Nagar are some of the unique products of the state which have been given the GI tag.

The exhibition will conclude on January 24 which is celebrated as 'UP Divas'.

Through this exhibition the Yogi Government aims to give a new boost to brand Uttar Pradesh, which will further pave the way for the state's overall development and growth.

United News of India | Jan 19, 2021

Yogi to launch UP GI Products' Expo in Varanasi

Energy Infra Post | Nov 21, 2020

UP minister promises surcharge rationalization for industry ahead of open access rollout

Ahead of the rollout of the open access regulations in Uttar Pradesh by the state electricity regulatory commission, minister for industrial development Satish Mahana has agreed to the industry’s request for rationalization of additional surcharge and wheeling charge as well as other non-tariff related challenges, according to a statement issued by Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).

“Agreeing to industry’s request for rationalization of additional surcharge and distribution wheeling charge as well as other non-tariff related challenges to open access, the minister advised for a joint meeting led by FICCI representatives to discuss the challenges confronted by the industry in availing open access and identification of a win-win solution,” IEX said in a statement.

Mahana was among the participants in a webinar on “Challenges in Sourcing Cheaper Electricity for industries in Uttar Pradesh” organised by IEX and industry chamber FICCI.

IEX said industries in Uttar Pradesh will immensely benefit through lower prices of electricity leveraging open access and this will also help to lower the manufacturing cost and contribute to overall growth in the state.

ET Energy World | Nov 20, 2020

UP minister promises surcharge rationalization for industry ahead of open access rollout

Ahead of the rollout of the open access regulations in Uttar Pradesh by the state electricity regulatory commission, minister for industrial development Satish Mahana has agreed to the industry's request for rationalization of additional surcharge and wheeling charge as well as other non-tariff related challenges, according to a statement issued by Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).

"Agreeing to industry’s request for rationalization of additional surcharge and distribution wheeling charge as well as other non-tariff related challenges to open access, the minister advised for a joint meeting led by FICCI representatives to discuss the challenges confronted by the industry in availing open access and identification of a win-win solution,” IEX said in a statement.

Mahana was among the participants in a webinar on "Challenges in Sourcing Cheaper Electricity for industries in Uttar Pradesh" organised by IEX and industry chamber FICCI.

United News of India | Nov 20, 2020

UP is most preferred investment destination in country: Minister

India Education Diary | Nov 20, 2020

Committed to making Uttar Pradesh the most preferred investment destination: Satish Mahana, Cabinet Minister, Govt of UP

Mr Satish Mahana, Cabinet Minister, Infrastructure and Industrial Development, Govt of Uttar Pradesh today said that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of the most preferred investment destinations due to the government’s policies that focus on ‘ease of doing business’.

Addressing the webinar on Challenges in sourcing cheaper electricity for industries in Uttar Pradesh organized by FICCI, Mr Mahana said, “Uttar Pradesh is on a mission to attract investment, which will, in return, generate employment opportunities for the citizens.”

He said the Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy of Uttar Pradesh 2017 was formulated with the vision to establish UP as a nationally and internationally competitive investment destination.

In the recent past, the state government has taken several initiatives to promote industries in the state. “The state jumped to number two position, from number 12, in terms of ‘ease of doing business’ in India,” he said.

Post-COVID lockdown, industries today are facing pressure to reduce their operating costs and overcome economic contraction. The state government is working with industries to identify measures required to overcome these challenges and has also recently issued an Industrial Policy for reviving industrial activity in various parts of the region. “As electricity cost is one of the major input costs for manufacturing industries, industries in UP must explore all options to source competitive power available in the country,” said the Minister.

The Minister urged FICCI and industry members for a joint meeting on the current open-access situation to discuss the prospects and open doors for industries in UP by sourcing cheaper electricity supply system, which will be a win-win situation for both the industry and the government.

Speaking at the event, Mr Sharad Jaipuria, Chairman-FICCI UP State Council said, “Industries in UP need affordable power to reduce the input cost and this power should be competitive to keep the cost of the product competitive.” He further said that open access can help consumers to source electricity competitively instead of buying expensive electricity from local Discoms. “It allows consumers to buy electricity directly from power generators, traders, or exchange. Consumers need to pay certain open access charges as defined in appropriate regulations for using power networks,” said Mr Jaipuria.

Mr Anujesh Dwivedi, Partner, Deloitte highlighted the significance and need for cheaper power for manufacturing and how this can be enabled through open access. “To reduce cost and tackle economic slowdown post-COVID, existing industries need assistance to attract new investments into the state. Significant cost savings can be made by industrial consumers, by sourcing electricity from more competitive sources under open access,” he said.

Mr Manoj Gupta, CMD, MKU Ltd said, “Tariff and Non- tariff barriers should be relaxed to help industries contribute more to the GDP growth in the country. These tariffs put an extra burden on the cost incurred by industries to meet out its daily expenses. “Reverse metering system installed for a rooftop solar system at some industries in Kanpur and UP, which has been withdrawn must be re-introduced as it benefitted industries on a larger basis in tackling electricity cost,” he said.

Mr Rohit Bajaj, Head-BD, IEX said, there are various options of power procurement like long term, medium term, bilateral, and exchange. Exchange is the most preferred option for buying electricity globally with minimum prices. With the interventional of Ministry of Power and CERC, we have introduced the real-time power where one can buy power on an hourly basis. “Rationalisation of charges is the main need of the hour to tackle the post-COVID situation,” he said.

Mr Amar Tulsiyan, Co-Chairman, FICCI UP State Council said, UP is on a mission to attract investment to the state, which will not only increase the employment rate but also save the migrant workers. The industry welcomes the open access and we will submit a white paper on the same to the government at the earliest.

Coalnet | Nov 20, 2020

UP minister promises surcharge rationalization for industry ahead of open access rollout

Ahead of the rollout of the open access regulations in Uttar Pradesh by the state electricity regulatory commission, minister for industrial development Satish Mahana has agreed to the industry’s request for rationalization of additional surcharge and wheeling charge as well as other non-tariff related challenges, according to a statement issued by Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).

“Agreeing to industry’s request for rationalization of additional surcharge and distribution wheeling charge as well as other non-tariff related challenges to open access, the minister advised for a joint meeting led by FICCI representatives to discuss the challenges confronted by the industry in availing open access and identification of a win-win solution,” IEX said in a statement.

Mahana was among the participants in a webinar on “Challenges in Sourcing Cheaper Electricity for industries in Uttar Pradesh” organised by IEX and industry chamber FICCI.

IEX said industries in Uttar Pradesh will immensely benefit through lower prices of electricity leveraging open access and this will also help to lower the manufacturing cost and contribute to overall growth in the state.

Open Access through power exchanges can be availed by the industrial and commercial consumers above 1 MW for sourcing competitively priced electricity and power could be procured directly from power generators, traders, or through power exchange.

Business Standard | Nov 04, 2020

Uttar Pradesh among top 5 in MSME employment generators amid Covid-19

Uttar Pradesh has found place among top five states of the country for providing employment under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during Corona pandemic.

In a recent report of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Uttar Pradesh has secured a place ahead of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Telangana in the list of top 10 states.

The states ahead of Uttar Pradesh are Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

"The Uttar Pradesh government not only managed the return of about 40 lakh migrants from all over the country but also took up the onerous task of providing them employment," the government spokesman said.

"In a first, the state government did skill mapping of about 20 lakh migrant labourers/ workers to enable them get job as per their skill set," he added.

The state government also signed MoUs with various industries for creation of 11 Lakh jobs within a year. While FICCI and IIA will account for three lakh jobs each, realtors' body NARDCO and the Laghu Udyog Bharti have agreed to provide jobs to 2.5 each to migrant labourers.

The state government set up new MSME units and is facilitating the distribution of loans to entrepreneurs for this. A new portal 'Sathi' was also launched to help entrepreneurs set up new units.

The government also plans to set up 1000 new units across the state in its efforts to generate more employment and also help people learn entrepreneurial skills, the spokesman said.

As many as 90 lakh MSMs are functional in the state and the sector has been projected as the new growth engine for economic development of the state.

The ambitious scheme of One District One Product (ODOP) under MSME in UP has emerged as a game changer in the times of the pandemic.

Under ODOP, the products of 75 districts are being promoted and sold nationally and internationally on online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.

As a result, the small districts like Jaunpur, Etah, Pilibhit, Mirzapur and Pratapgarh have become centres for employment due to successful implementation of ODOP.

The Indian Express | Nov 04, 2020

UP fifth in generating jobs in MSMEs, says govt citing RBI report

The Yogi Adityanath government on Tuesday claimed that Uttar Pradesh has been ranked fifth on the list of states that have generated most jobs in the MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) sector, and cited a report of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Calling it a major success, the state government said the top four states ahead of UP are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

“Uttar Pradesh has become the fifth state to generate the highest number of jobs in the MSME sector. The state has achieved the fifth position in the ranking prepared by the RBI after leaving behind states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Delhi and Punjab. The RBI prepared the report after assessing all the states in the country. The RBI has also included the data of jobs created by the Yogi Adityanath government during the Covid era,” read the statement.

“Amid the Covid pandemic, the government not just took the decision to bring back more than 40 lakh migrants stuck in other states, but also fulfilled the challenge of providing them with jobs. After skill-mapping of more than 20 lakh workers, they were given employment through the MSME department. The state government signed MOUs with FICCI and IIA to give jobs to 6 lakh workers. Also, MOUs with institutes like NAREDCO and Laghu Udyog Bharti were signed to generate 5 lakh jobs in the private sector,” it said.

The government also said that 90 MSME units were operational in the state and the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) scheme of the government proved to be a gamechanger.

“In the ODOP scheme, started under the MSME sector, people were given employment and business on a local level. The MoU with companies like Amazon and Flipkart for online business gave the scheme a new speed,” it said.

Not just prominent districts, but smaller districts like Jaunpur, Etah, Pilibhit, Mirzapur and Pratapgarj have become centres of employment under the ODOP scheme, the government claimed.

Bhaskar Live | Nov 04, 2020

UP among top 5 in MSME employment generators

Uttar Pradesh has found place among top five states of the country for providing employment under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during Corona pandemic.

In a recent report of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Uttar Pradesh has secured a place ahead of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Telangana in the list of top 10 states.

The states ahead of Uttar Pradesh are Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

“The Uttar Pradesh government not only managed the return of about 40 lakh migrants from all over the country but also took up the onerous task of providing them employment,” the government spokesman said.

“In a first, the state government did skill mapping of about 20 lakh migrant labourers/ workers to enable them get job as per their skill set,” he added.

The state government also signed MoUs with various industries for creation of 11 Lakh jobs within a year. While FICCI and IIA will account for three lakh jobs each, realtors’ body NARDCO and the Laghu Udyog Bharti have agreed to provide jobs to 2.5 each to migrant labourers.

The state government set up new MSME units and is facilitating the distribution of loans to entrepreneurs for this. A new portal ‘Sathi’ was also launched to help entrepreneurs set up new units.

The government also plans to set up 1000 new units across the state in its efforts to generate more employment and also help people learn entrepreneurial skills, the spokesman said.

As many as 90 lakh MSMs are functional in the state and the sector has been projected as the new growth engine for economic development of the state.

The ambitious scheme of One District One Product (ODOP) under MSME in UP has emerged as a game changer in the times of the pandemic.

Under ODOP, the products of 75 districts are being promoted and sold nationally and internationally on online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.

As a result, the small districts like Jaunpur, Etah, Pilibhit, Mirzapur and Pratapgarh have become centres for employment due to successful implementation of ODOP.

KNN | Nov 04, 2020

UP among top five states in generating jobs in MSME sector

Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been placed among top five states of the country for generating employment in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector during COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a recent report of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), UP has secured a place ahead of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Telangana in the list of top 10 states.

''UP has become the fifth state to generate the highest number of jobs in the MSME sector. The state has achieved the fifth position in the ranking prepared by the RBI after leaving behind states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Delhi and Punjab,'' read the statement.

''This happened because the state government took it seriously and proactively they asked all the districts administration to create or look for creating jobs for these migrants who returned during COVID pandemic to their native villages,'' a Gurugram based industrialist Dr. Animesh Saxena, told KNN India.

''Due to proactive actions of the UP government and creating opportunities for migrants in their own state this is something which has helped the government to achieve a place among top five states.'' he added.

Yogendra Kapoor, an Economist while commenting on the same said that UP enjoys availability of cost efficient labour in comparison to other states and this is one of the reasons for this which has helped the state government.

‘’UP has scored 2nd place among all states in India in Business Reform Action Plan report for the year 2019. The state has made consistent efforts for creation of the balanced ecosystem of trust and positive sentiments with the business industry by working to do labour reforms wherein the employer can hire and fire employees without its approval in a much relaxed manner,’’ said Kapoor.

He further added that availability of land for businesses with relaxed terms and conditions, concessional rates with tax benefits and exemptions, availability of power, time bound approvals and measures to reduce regulatory laws and Permissions are also some reasons for this achievement.

Notably, the state government signed MOUs with FICCI and IIA to give jobs to 6 lakh workers. Also, MOUs with institutes like NAREDCO and Laghu Udyog Bharti were signed to generate 5 lakh jobs in the private sector.

Yogi Adityanath led UP government also set up new MSME units and is facilitating the distribution of loans to entrepreneurs for this. A new portal 'Sathi' was also launched to help entrepreneurs set up new units.

According to an official spokesman, the government also plans to set up 1000 new units across the state in its efforts to generate more employment and also help people learn entrepreneurial skills.

The government also said that 90 MSME units were operational in the state and the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) scheme of the government proved to be a game changer.

“In the ODOP scheme, started under the MSME sector, people were given employment and business on a local level. The MoU with companies like Amazon and Flipkart for online business gave the scheme a new speed,” the statement read.

As a result, the small districts like Jaunpur, Etah, Pilibhit, Mirzapur and Pratapgarh have become centres for employment due to successful implementation of ODOP.

IND News | Nov 04, 2020

UP among Top 5 in MSME employment generators

Uttar Pradesh has found place among top five states of the country for providing employment under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during Corona pandemic.

In a recent report of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Uttar Pradesh has secured a place ahead of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Telangana in the list of top 10 states.

The states ahead of Uttar Pradesh are Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

“The Uttar Pradesh government not only managed the return of about 40 lakh migrants from all over the country but also took up the onerous task of providing them employment,” the government spokesman said.

“In a first, the state government did skill mapping of about 20 lakh migrant labourers/workers to enable them get job as per their skill set,” he added.

The state government also signed MoUs with various industries for creation of 11 Lakh jobs within a year. While FICCI and IIA will account for three lakh jobs each, realtors’ body NARDCO and the Laghu Udyog Bharti have agreed to provide jobs to 2.5 each to migrant labourers.

The state government set up new MSME units and is facilitating the distribution of loans to entrepreneurs for this. A new portal ‘Sathi’ was also launched to help entrepreneurs set up new units.

The government also plans to set up 1000 new units across the state in its efforts to generate more employment and also help people learn entrepreneurial skills, the spokesman said.

As many as 90 lakh MSMs are functional in the state and the sector has been projected as the new growth engine for economic development of the state.

The ambitious scheme of One District One Product (ODOP) under MSME in UP has emerged as a game changer in the times of the pandemic.

Under ODOP, the products of 75 districts are being promoted and sold nationally and internationally on online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.

As a result, the small districts like Jaunpur, Etah, Pilibhit, Mirzapur and Pratapgarh have become centres for employment due to successful implementation of ODOP.

Webindia123 | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country's first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department.

The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh's traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

"As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair," said an official statement.

"The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world," Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

State Times | Oct 26, 2020

'One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The ongoing ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday. The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government’s MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening. “However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,” the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.

Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Business World | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP Virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country's first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department.

The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh's traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

"As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair," said an official statement.

"The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world," Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

Zee5 | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country’s first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department.

The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh’s traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

“As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair,” said an official statement.

“The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world,” Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

ANI News | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

Yahoo News | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country's first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department.

The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh's traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

"As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair," said an official statement.

"The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world," Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

Lokmat English | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

Punjab Tribune | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

sify.com | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country's first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department.

The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh's traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

"As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair," said an official statement.

"The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world," Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

News15 India | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country's first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department.

The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh's traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

"As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair," said an official statement.

"The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world," Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

Latest LY | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP Virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country's first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department.

The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh's traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

"As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair," said an official statement.

"The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world," Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

Top Story | Oct 26, 2020

ODOP Virtual fair brings smiles to the faces of buyers and sellers in UP

The country’s first One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair has been a huge success and will now continue till Tuesday as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, according to an official statement.

The fair, inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 19, was widely promoted on online platforms like Facebook and Google by the ODOP Cell, FICCI and MSME Department. The fair aims to provide Uttar Pradesh’s traditional products a platform at the national and international level and help the craftsmen, artisans and traders get a new identity.

A state government has organized such a fair for the first time amid the pandemic.

“As many as 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participated in the ODOP virtual fair. In addition, more than 700 ODOP artisans have set up their stalls in the fair. More than 24,000 people logged on to the ODOP site and more than 40,000 people have registered their presence in the fair. A total of 47,273 business cards were awarded during this time. With this, attendance of about 7,000 people was recorded in the online auditorium of the virtual fair,” said an official statement.

“The virtual fair has proved to be a boon for traders facing a recession in the time of coronavirus. The ODOP virtual fair allows traders to market their products online and sell products on the appropriate platform. The fair organized by the Uttar Pradesh government is attracting not only consumers but also buyers from all over the world,” Amit Gupta, Head, UP State Council FICCI, said.

Moneycafe | Oct 25, 2020

One District One Product’ virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP govt

The continued ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) digital truthful, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been prolonged until October 27, an official spokesperson stated right here on Sunday.

The truthful, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state authorities’s MSME division, is geared toward giving a platform to conventional merchandise on the nationwide and worldwide degree and to help craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The truthful was scheduled to conclude on Sunday night.

“Nevertheless, going by success of the truthful, the state authorities has determined to increase it until October 27,” the spokesperson stated.

The truthful was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. Greater than 1,000 patrons from 35 nations are collaborating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls within the truthful.

Broadly publicised on on-line platforms, together with Fb and Google, the truthful is attracting an important response, the spokesperson stated.

The truthful has registered greater than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 individuals within the on-line auditorium.

It has additionally proved to be of nice aid for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession in the course of the COVID occasions, the spokesperson stated.

The truthful is offering the craftsmen a possibility to spotlight and promote their merchandise within the on-line market and apart from native customers, additionally it is attracting patrons from throughout the globe, the spokesperson added.

New on News | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP govt

The ongoing ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday.

The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government’s MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.

“However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,” the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.

Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

The News Stand | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP govt

The ongoing ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday.

The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government’s MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.

“However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,” the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.

Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Gold Newspaper | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' Virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The ongoing ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) digital truthful, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been prolonged until October 27, an official spokesperson mentioned right here on Sunday. The truthful, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state authorities’s MSME division, is aimed toward giving a platform to conventional merchandise on the nationwide and worldwide stage and to help craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets. The truthful was scheduled to conclude on Sunday night. “However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,” the spokesperson mentioned.

The truthful was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 patrons from 35 nations are taking part in it. Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls within the truthful. Widely publicised on on-line platforms, together with Facebook and Google, the truthful is attracting an incredible response, the spokesperson mentioned. The truthful has registered greater than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 folks within the on-line auditorium. It has additionally proved to be of nice aid for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession throughout the COVID occasions, the spokesperson mentioned. The truthful is offering the craftsmen a possibility to focus on and promote their merchandise within the on-line market and moreover native shoppers, it’s also attracting patrons from throughout the globe, the spokesperson added.

Digital Tariq | Oct 25, 2020

One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The continued ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) digital truthful, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been prolonged until October 27, an official spokesperson mentioned right here on Sunday. The truthful, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state authorities’s MSME division, is geared toward giving a platform to conventional merchandise on the nationwide and worldwide degree and to help craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets. The truthful was scheduled to conclude on Sunday night. “Nonetheless, going by success of the truthful, the state authorities has determined to increase it until October 27,” the spokesperson mentioned.

The truthful was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. Greater than 1,000 patrons from 35 international locations are collaborating in it. Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls within the truthful. Extensively publicised on on-line platforms, together with Fb and Google, the truthful is attracting an awesome response, the spokesperson mentioned. The truthful has registered greater than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 folks within the on-line auditorium. It has additionally proved to be of nice aid for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession throughout the COVID occasions, the spokesperson mentioned. The truthful is offering the craftsmen a chance to spotlight and promote their merchandise within the on-line market and apart from native shoppers, additionally it is attracting patrons from throughout the globe, the spokesperson added.

Latest LY | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The ongoing 'One District One Product' (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday.

The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government's MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.

"However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27," the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.

Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

The Hawk | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The ongoing ''One District One Product'' (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday. The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government's MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets. The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening. "However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27," the spokesperson said. The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it. Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair. Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said. The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium. It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said. The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Business Standard | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP govt

The ongoing 'One District One Product' (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday.

The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government's MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.

"However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27," the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.

Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

News18 | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' Virtual Fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The ongoing ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday. The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government’s MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets. The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening. “However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,” the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it. Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair. Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said. The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium. It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said. The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Republic World | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' Virtual Fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The ongoing 'One District One Product' (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday.The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government's MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Outlook | Oct 25, 2020

''One District One Product'' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP govt

The ongoing ''One District One Product'' (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday.

The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government's MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.

"However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27," the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.

Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Yahoo News | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP govt

The ongoing 'One District One Product' (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday.

The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government's MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.

'However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,' the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair.

Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said.

The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium.

It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said.

The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Press Bolt News | Oct 25, 2020

'One District One Product' Virtual Fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP Govt

The ongoing ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) virtual fair, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been extended till October 27, an official spokesperson said here on Sunday. The fair, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state government’s MSME department, is aimed at giving a platform to traditional products at the national and international level and to assist craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets. The fair was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening. “However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,” the spokesperson said.

The fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. More than 1,000 buyers from 35 countries are participating in it. Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls in the fair. Widely publicised on online platforms, including Facebook and Google, the fair is attracting a great response, the spokesperson said. The fair has registered more than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 people in the online auditorium. It has also proved to be of great relief for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession during the COVID times, the spokesperson said. The fair is providing the craftsmen an opportunity to highlight and sell their products in the online market and besides local consumers, it is also attracting buyers from across the globe, the spokesperson added.

Little Posts | Oct 25, 2020

‘One District One Product’ virtual fair now extended till Oct 27 by UP govt

The continuing ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) digital honest, organised as an experiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a grand success and has now been prolonged until October 27, an official spokesperson mentioned right here on Sunday.

The honest, organised by FICCI, the ODOP cell and state authorities’s MSME division, is geared toward giving a platform to conventional merchandise on the nationwide and worldwide degree and to help craftsmen and artisans get recognition in newer markets.

The honest was scheduled to conclude on Sunday night.

“However, going by success of the fair, the state government has decided to extend it till October 27,” the spokesperson mentioned.

The honest was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19. Greater than 1,000 patrons from 35 international locations are collaborating in it.

Over 700 craftsmen and sellers have put up their stalls within the honest.

Broadly publicised on on-line platforms, together with Fb and Google, the honest is attracting an incredible response, the spokesperson mentioned.

The honest has registered greater than 24,000 logins and stall visits to the tune of about 40,000. It registered the presence of about 7,000 individuals within the on-line auditorium.

It has additionally proved to be of nice aid for the harassed entrepreneurs amid the recession throughout the COVID occasions, the spokesperson mentioned.

The honest is offering the craftsmen a chance to focus on and promote their merchandise within the on-line market and moreover native customers, it’s also attracting patrons from throughout the globe, the spokesperson added.

News Chant | Oct 20, 2020

ODOP Scheme: UP CM launches virtual fair for artisans' products

Assuring that such initiatives would assist artisans in promoting their products to worldwide patrons as effectively, the CM additionally interacted with MSME entrepreneurs from a number of districts.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated a “virtual bazaar” to showcase works of artisans underneath the federal government’s “one district, one product” scheme. The five-day virtual fair will see round 700 artisans and over 1,000 patrons from 35 nations take part.

The CM identified that from the carpets of Bhadohi, and sarees of Varanasi, to Chikankari of Lucknow and terracotta works of Gorakhpur, every of the state’s 75 districts has the potential to construct a novel product. He added that amid the Covid pandemic, the Centre and the state authorities are making efforts for promotion of small-scale industrialists and handicraft artisans. He mentioned their enterprise was not majorly affected by the pandemic and thus the virtual fair has been organised.

Assuring that such initiatives would assist artisans in promoting their products to worldwide patrons as effectively, the CM additionally interacted with MSME entrepreneurs from a number of districts.

A authorities spokesperson mentioned a particular portal has been launched for the fair — http:/vs.ficci.com/odop/— the place patrons, guests, sellers can all register themselves, take a virtual tour of the fair and assessment the products of any exhibit nearly.

The portal has reside chat facility, other than audio and video calls between patrons and sellers.

Online purchasing portals comparable to Amazon India, Ebay, NIFT Rae Bareli, Flipkart and so forth may even be taking part in webinars in addition to different digital classes which are a part of the virtual fair.

Meanwhile, MSME Minister Sidhartha Nath Singh knowledgeable that greater than 1000 patrons from 35 nations and about 700 artisans are taking part on this virtual fair. FICCI President Sangita Reddy and Indian High Commissioner in Britain Gayatri Kumar additionally participated within the five-day virtual fair on Monday.

Earlier within the day, Adityanath inaugurated and laid the inspiration stones of 75,696 public bathrooms and 21, 414 panchayat bhawans.

He mentioned public bathrooms could be a milestone from a safety viewpoint in addition to hygiene, particularly for girls. He mentioned knowledge exhibits that encephalitis deaths had lowered considerably due to higher hygiene.

He mentioned for cleansing of those new constructions, almost 59,000 girls in villages would additionally get employment.

The CM mentioned the federal government has determined to show group centres within the villages into mini Gram Sachivalayas and has determined to hyperlink them with high-speed Internet in order that caste certificates, revenue certificates and so forth may be availed from there and villagers wouldn’t have to go to tehsil workplace for such work.

A authorities spokesperson mentioned almost two lakh jobs could be created for “tech-savvy” rural youths with the development of recent panchayat bhawans and public bathrooms as Panchayat Bhawans are being linked with high-speed optical fibre in order that completely different services might be availed on-line at these “mini-secretaries” reasonably than visiting the Tehsil places of work for the identical.

While 18,847 public bathrooms and 377 Panchayat Bhawans have been inaugurated by the Chief Minister on Monday, he issued instructions to finish building of one other 35,058 public bathrooms and 21,414 panchayat bhawans inside six months.

India Education Diary | Oct 20, 2020

ODOP program & virtual exhibition to give new dimension to UP, create more jobs: CM Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh today said that One District One Product (ODOP) program will not only give the state a new dimension in India and abroad but will also help in creating more jobs.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of ‘ODOP Virtual Exhibition 2020’, organized by FICCI, jointly with Govt of UP and EPCH, Mr Adityanath said, “Uttar Pradesh is a land with lot of potential. With the help of FICCI and all stakeholders, we will be able to take the traditional products of Uttar Pradesh to international market. We will focus to ensure that through the Virtual Exhibition, not only the products get an easy market globally but the producer also gets the right price for it.”

Mr Adityanath also said that the Virtual ODOP exhibition has been launched in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and we seek support from various embassies in India and Indian embassies based in other countries to promote this program. He stated that the government of India has also launched the ODOP program in many states in order to promote unique products of each state.

“Over 600 ODOP sellers are showcasing their products in the virtual exhibition along with the participation of buyers from 35 countries and over 1000 buyers. The initiatives launched with the support of FICCI and other stakeholders in 2018 like Investors Summit, Ground Breaking Ceremony, etc., are all progressing in the state,” Mr Adityanath said.

He further said that during the pandemic and in the unlock phase, the State government has initiated a lot of programs to support the MSMEs. “Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts, and each district has its unique product which can be showcased to the world. By promoting the ODOP program, local artisans and small entrepreneurs will get better opportunities,” noted Mr Adityanath.

Mr Sidharth Nath Singh, Cabinet Minister MSME, Investment and Export, Textile, Khadi and Gram Udyog, Govt of UP said that this is the first time in India that this virtual ODOP exhibition has been organized where buyers from 35 countries have joined, making it a global exhibition. “Even during the pandemic, it was our endeavour to promote ODOP in international markets, and this virtual ODOP exhibition is one such initiative. We are working with the central government to promote it further. Various Councils like leather, engineering, handloom, apparel, carpet are also part of the exhibition,” he added.

Dr Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI said that Uttar Pradesh has diversified base of industries and the products of each district are famous. The ‘One district One Product’ (ODOP) scheme of the State Government aims to make these products global brands, raise their production significantly and handhold the artisans involved in it.

Mr Rakesh Kumar, Director General, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) said that ODOP scheme is an ambitious project which will give new direction to the state’s products. With the use of technology, the ODOP program will further boost the livelihoods of the small entrepreneurs and artisans.

Republic World | Oct 20, 2020

ODOP programme will help UP handicrafts reach global customers: UP CM

Outlook | Oct 20, 2020

ODOP programme will help UP handicrafts reach global customers: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the One District One Product program will not only give the state a new dimension in India and abroad but will also help in creating more jobs. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of ''ODOP Virtual Exhibition 2020'', the chief minister said, “Uttar Pradesh is a land with a lot of potentials. With the help of FICCI and all stakeholders, we will be able to take the traditional products of UP to the international market. “We will focus to ensure that through the virtual exhibition, not only the products get an easy market globally but the producer also gets the right price for it.” The Virtual ODOP exhibition has been launched to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, he said, adding that support from Indian embassies is being sought to promote this program. The chief minister also said the Centre too has launched the ODOP program in many states to promote unique products of each state. “Over 600 ODOP sellers are showcasing their products in the virtual exhibition along with the participation of over 1,000 buyers from 35 countries. The initiatives launched with the support of FICCI and other stakeholders in 2018 are all progressing in the state,” the UP CM said. He further said during the pandemic and in the unlock phase, the state government has initiated a lot of programs to support MSMEs. “Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts and each district has its unique product which can be showcased to the world. By promoting the ODOP program, local artisans and small entrepreneurs will get better opportunities,” he added. MSME Cabinet Minister Sidharth Nath Singh said this is the first time in India that this virtual ODOP exhibition has been organised where buyers from 35 countries have joined, making it a global exhibition. FICCI President, Dr Sangita Reddy, said UP has a diversified base of industries and the products of each district are famous. "The ''One District One Product'' (ODOP) scheme of UP aims to make these products global brands, raise their production significantly and handhold the artisans involved in it," Reddy said. Director General of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), Rakesh Kumar, said that the ODOP scheme is an ambitious project which would give a new direction to the state's products.

The Times of India | Oct 20, 2020

35 nations participating in virtual ODOP show

The Indian Express | Oct 20, 2020

ODOP Scheme: UP CM launches virtual fair for artisans' products

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated a “virtual bazaar” to showcase works of artisans under the government’s “one district, one product” scheme. The five-day virtual fair will see around 700 artisans and over 1,000 buyers from 35 countries participate.

The CM pointed out that from the carpets of Bhadohi, and sarees of Varanasi, to Chikankari of Lucknow and terracotta works of Gorakhpur, each of the state’s 75 districts has the potential to build a unique product. He added that amid the Covid pandemic, the Centre and the state government are making efforts for promotion of small-scale industrialists and handicraft artisans. He said their business was not majorly affected by the pandemic and thus the virtual fair has been organised.

Assuring that such initiatives would help artisans in selling their products to international buyers as well, the CM also interacted with MSME entrepreneurs from several districts.

A government spokesperson said a special portal has been launched for the fair — http:/vs.ficci.com/odop/— where buyers, visitors, sellers can all register themselves, take a virtual tour of the fair and review the products of any exhibit virtually.

The portal has live chat facility, apart from audio and video calls between buyers and sellers.

Online shopping portals such as Amazon India, Ebay, NIFT Rae Bareli, Flipkart etc will also be participating in webinars as well as other digital sessions that are part of the virtual fair.

Meanwhile, MSME Minister Sidhartha Nath Singh informed that more than 1000 buyers from 35 countries and about 700 artisans are participating in this virtual fair. FICCI President Sangeeta Reddy and Indian High Commissioner in Britain Gayatri Kumar also participated in the five-day virtual fair on Monday.

Earlier in the day, Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 75,696 public toilets and 21, 414 panchayat bhawans.

He said public toilets would be a milestone from a security point of view as well as hygiene, especially for women. He said data shows that encephalitis deaths had reduced significantly because of better hygiene.

He said for cleaning of these new structures, nearly 59,000 women in villages would also get employment.

The CM said the government has decided to turn community centres in the villages into mini Gram Sachivalayas and has decided to link them with high-speed Internet so that caste certificates, income certificates etc can be availed from there and villagers would not have to visit tehsil office for such work.

A government spokesperson said nearly two lakh jobs would be created for “tech-savvy” rural youths with the construction of new panchayat bhawans and public toilets as Panchayat Bhawans are being connected with high-speed optical fibre so that different facilities could be availed online at these “mini-secretaries” rather than visiting the Tehsil offices for the same.

While 18,847 public toilets and 377 Panchayat Bhawans were inaugurated by the Chief Minister on Monday, he issued directions to complete construction of another 35,058 public toilets and 21,414 panchayat bhawans within six months.

Latest LY | Oct 20, 2020

DOP programme will help UP handicrafts reach global customers: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the One District One Product program will not only give the state a new dimension in India and abroad but will also help in creating more jobs.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of 'ODOP Virtual Exhibition 2020', the chief minister said, “Uttar Pradesh is a land with a lot of potentials. With the help of FICCI and all stakeholders, we will be able to take the traditional products of UP to the international market.

“We will focus to ensure that through the virtual exhibition, not only the products get an easy market globally but the producer also gets the right price for it.”

The Virtual ODOP exhibition has been launched to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, he said, adding that support from Indian embassies is being sought to promote this program.

The chief minister also said the Centre too has launched the ODOP program in many states to promote unique products of each state.

“Over 600 ODOP sellers are showcasing their products in the virtual exhibition along with the participation of over 1,000 buyers from 35 countries. The initiatives launched with the support of FICCI and other stakeholders in 2018 are all progressing in the state,” the UP CM said.

He further said during the pandemic and in the unlock phase, the state government has initiated a lot of programs to support MSMEs.

“Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts and each district has its unique product which can be showcased to the world. By promoting the ODOP program, local artisans and small entrepreneurs will get better opportunities,” he added.

MSME Cabinet Minister Sidharth Nath Singh said this is the first time in India that this virtual ODOP exhibition has been organised where buyers from 35 countries have joined, making it a global exhibition.

FICCI President, Dr Sangita Reddy, said UP has a diversified base of industries and the products of each district are famous.

"The 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme of UP aims to make these products global brands, raise their production significantly and handhold the artisans involved in it," Reddy said. Director General of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), Rakesh Kumar, said that the ODOP scheme is an ambitious project which would give a new direction to the state's products.

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CM Yogi inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

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CM Yogi inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair on Monday which will conclude on October 23.

"I am happy to inaugurate a virtual fair amid COVID-19 crisis and for this I would like to thank the MSME Department. I would also like to thank the buyers and sellers who are connected via this fair today. This virtual fair has been organised starting from today till October 23 in collaboration with FICCI," said Yogi.

"Along with FICCI, we had started the program in 2017-18 to expand the possibilities of investment and employment within the state. This program is successfully moving ahead," he added.

Uttar Pradesh CM continued saying, in 2018, on the occasion of the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh, the state government has started a unique scheme of ODOP.

"Today this program is being recognised on national and international level. The Government of India has also asked to implement ODOP in other states of the country as well. Together with FICCI, we organised UP's first Investors Summit in 2018 which further broadened the possibilities of the state," said CM Yogi.

"We want to take the event on a larger scale by organising this buyers and sellers meet through the virtual fair. I am pleased that buyers from 35 states and close to almost 1,000 buyers across the country have so far done registered themselves," he added.

Almost 600 sellers from Uttar Pradesh have set up their stalls through this virtual fair so far, CM Yogi informed.

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CM Yogi inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair on Monday which will conclude on October 23.

“I am happy to inaugurate a virtual fair amid COVID-19 crisis and for this I would like to thank the MSME Department. I would also like to thank the buyers and sellers who are connected via this fair today. This virtual fair has been organised starting from today till October 23 in collaboration with FICCI,” said Yogi.

“Along with FICCI, we had started the program in 2017-18 to expand the possibilities of investment and employment within the state. This program is successfully moving ahead,” he added.

Uttar Pradesh CM continued saying, in 2018, on the occasion of the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh, the state government has started a unique scheme of ODOP.

“Today this program is being recognised on national and international level. The Government of India has also asked to implement ODOP in other states of the country as well. Together with FICCI, we organised UP’s first Investors Summit in 2018 which further broadened the possibilities of the state,” said CM Yogi.

“We want to take the event on a larger scale by organising this buyers and sellers meet through the virtual fair. I am pleased that buyers from 35 states and close to almost 1,000 buyers across the country have so far done registered themselves,” he added.

Almost 600 sellers from Uttar Pradesh have set up their stalls through this virtual fair so far, CM Yogi informed.

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CM Yogi opens virtual market for entrepreneurs-handicrafts; CM Yogi opens virtual market for entrepreneurs-handicrafts

While the entire country is plagued by Corona, the Government of Uttar Pradesh is constantly making efforts for fast development of the state even in the time of this crisis. The government’s focus is entirely on the youth, women, farmers, poor, entrepreneurs-handicraftsmen. The government is ready for their development even in this period. In such a situation, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given the gift of ‘virtual market’ to the small entrepreneurs handicrafts troubled by sluggish market. At the online ODOP fair, the products of the entrepreneurs are coming with the buyers from the seven seashores along with the local consumers. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday formally inaugurated the country’s first ‘ODOP Virtual Fair’. The five-day virtual fair was inaugurated by virtual participation from FICCI President Sangeeta Reddy and various representatives of India including industry and abroad, including Gayatri Kumar, India’s High Commissioner to the UK.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh is a state of great potential. Some products in every district are recognized there. A scheme like One District-One Product (ODOP) is an attempt to give a global platform to these specialties. Bhadohi’s carpet, Varanasi’s saree, Lucknow’s chikankari, Moradabad’s brass industry, Aligarh’s hardware, Gorakhpur’s Terracotta all have their own specialties including 75 districts. It is our commitment to fill the happiness and dreams of the lives of the craftsmen and entrepreneurs here. Yogi also praised the cooperation being received from FICCI for the purpose of development of craftsmen and entrepreneurs and to encourage investment in the state.

The Chief Minister said that during the Kovid period, the Central and State Government have made several efforts to encourage small entrepreneurs and handicraftsmen. Their business continues uninterrupted, with a virtual fair being organized for this purpose. This innovative effort will certainly be useful to the craftsmen.

The Chief Minister said that a District-One Product (ODOP) scheme of Uttar Pradesh was also appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described as exemplary for other states. This is encouraging for us. During this, the Chief Minister also spoke to Varanasi entrepreneur Shailaja Arora and Agra’s Anurag Mittal. Both the entrepreneurs said that with the help of loans available on easy terms from ODOP scheme, we have become technically competent. This has led to a qualitative improvement in both product and production.

For this, special web portal for virtual market https://vs.ficci.com/odop/ But registration has to be done as buyer, seller or visitor. Thereafter, many of the grand exhibitions can be taken advantage of by Odipi in the virtual mall. The buyer or seller can make a virtual overview of the product of any shop at a click. Full product details are available here. Not only this, one can also get detailed information about the product by interacting with the shopkeeper / artisan through live chat, audio or video call.

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CM Yogi inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair on Monday which will conclude on October 23. "I am happy to inaugurate a virtual fair amid COVID-19 crisis and for this I would like to thank the MSME Department. I would also like to thank the buyers and sellers who are connected via this fair today. This virtual fair has been organised starting from today till October 23 in collaboration with FICCI," said Yogi.

"Along with FICCI, we had started the program in 2017-18 to expand the possibilities of investment and employment within the state. This program is successfully moving ahead," he added. Uttar Pradesh CM continued saying, in 2018, on the occasion of the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh, the state government has started a unique scheme of ODOP.

"Today this program is being recognised on national and international level. The Government of India has also asked to implement ODOP in other states of the country as well. Together with FICCI, we organised UP's first Investors Summit in 2018 which further broadened the possibilities of the state," said CM Yogi. "We want to take the event on a larger scale by organising this buyers and sellers meet through the virtual fair. I am pleased that buyers from 35 states and close to almost 1,000 buyers across the country have so far done registered themselves," he added.

Almost 600 sellers from Uttar Pradesh have set up their stalls through this virtual fair so far, CM Yogi informed.

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CM Yogi inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair on Monday which will conclude on October 23.

"I am happy to inaugurate a virtual fair amid COVID-19 crisis and for this I would like to thank the MSME Department. I would also like to thank the buyers and sellers who are connected via this fair today. This virtual fair has been organised starting from today till October 23 in collaboration with FICCI," said Yogi.

"Along with FICCI, we had started the program in 2017-18 to expand the possibilities of investment and employment within the state. This program is successfully moving ahead," he added.

Uttar Pradesh CM continued saying, in 2018, on the occasion of the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh, the state government has started a unique scheme of ODOP.

"Today this program is being recognised on national and international level. The Government of India has also asked to implement ODOP in other states of the country as well. Together with FICCI, we organised UP's first Investors Summit in 2018 which further broadened the possibilities of the state," said CM Yogi.

"We want to take the event on a larger scale by organising this buyers and sellers meet through the virtual fair. I am pleased that buyers from 35 states and close to almost 1,000 buyers across the country have so far done registered themselves," he added.

Almost 600 sellers from Uttar Pradesh have set up their stalls through this virtual fair so far, CM Yogi informed.

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair on Monday which will conclude on October 23.

“I am happy to inaugurate a virtual fair amid COVID-19 crisis and for this I would like to thank the MSME Department. I would also like to thank the buyers and sellers who are connected via this fair today. This virtual fair has been organised starting from today till October 23 in collaboration with FICCI,” said Yogi.

“Along with FICCI, we had started the program in 2017-18 to expand the possibilities of investment and employment within the state. This program is successfully moving ahead,” he added.

Uttar Pradesh CM continued saying, in 2018, on the occasion of the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh, the state government has started a unique scheme of ODOP.

“Today this program is being recognised on national and international level. The Government of India has also asked to implement ODOP in other states of the country as well. Together with FICCI, we organised UP’s first Investors Summit in 2018 which further broadened the possibilities of the state,” said CM Yogi.

“We want to take the event on a larger scale by organising this buyers and sellers meet through the virtual fair. I am pleased that buyers from 35 states and close to almost 1,000 buyers across the country have so far done registrations for the fair,” he added.

Almost 600 sellers from Uttar Pradesh have set up their stalls through this virtual fair so far, CM Yogi informed.

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CM Yogi inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair on Monday which will conclude on October 23.

"I am happy to inaugurate a virtual fair amid COVID-19 crisis and for this I would like to thank the MSME Department. I would also like to thank the buyers and sellers who are connected via this fair today. This virtual fair has been organised starting from today till October 23 in collaboration with FICCI," said Yogi.

"Along with FICCI, we had started the program in 2017-18 to expand the possibilities of investment and employment within the state. This program is successfully moving ahead," he added.

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CM Yogi inaugurates One District, One Product virtual fair

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated One District, One Product (ODOP) virtual fair on Monday which will conclude on October 23.

'I am happy to inaugurate a virtual fair amid COVID-19 crisis and for this, I would like to thank the MSME Department. I would also like to thank the buyers and sellers who are connected via this fair today. This virtual fair has been organised starting from today till October 23 in collaboration with FICCI,' said Yogi.

'Along with FICCI, we had started the program in 2017-18 to expand the possibilities of investment and employment within the state. This program is successfully moving ahead,' he added.

Uttar Pradesh CM continued saying, in 2018, on the occasion of the foundation day of the Uttar Pradesh, the state government has started a unique scheme of ODOP.

'Today this program is being recognised on a national and international level. The Government of India has also asked to implement ODOP in other states of the country as well. Together with FICCI, we organised UP's first Investors Summit in 2018 which further broadened the possibilities of the state,' said CM Yogi.

'We want to take the event on a larger scale by organising these buyers and sellers meet through the virtual fair. I am pleased that buyers from 35 states and close to almost 1,000 buyers across the country have so far done registered themselves,' he added.

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Almost 600 sellers from Uttar Pradesh have set up their stalls through this virtual fair so far, CM Yogi informed.

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Noida to be developed as biggest hub in north India: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh's Noida will be developed as the biggest hub in north India, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said.

Stating that the state has secured the second position in the country in 'Ease of Doing Business' , he said it has been an outcome of the sustained efforts of the state government during the last three years.

He said the state has strived to develop infrastructure in terms of power, road, communication, transport, beside strong law and order to achieve the dream of one trillion economy status in India while contributing to the country's 5 trillion economy target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to a statement issued, Adityanath while Presiding over a meeting of high level Empowered Committee of 'Invest UP', said Noida will be developed as the biggest hub in north India.

He said out of the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 4.28 lakh crore,signed during the UP Investors Summit 2018, the MoUs worth ₹2 lakh crore have already come on ground.

In addition to this, the UP government has received over 50 investment proposals worth over ₹7,000 crore from the investors of about 10 countries, including Japan, the US, the UK, Canada, Germany and South Korea who want to shift their units from there to Uttar Pradesh.

He said Nivesh Mitra portal, which provides 146 services, has been quite successful with a track record of 98 per cent redressal of the problems of the investors and entrepreneurs.

The chief minister said that UP has a ready land bank of 20,000 acre on which industries can be set up. He said the government is coming out with a comprehensive land policy, besides formulating new Pharma Policy and Data Policy.

"Defence and aerospace, warehousing, data centres, electrical vehicles and pharma sector are some of the emerging investment centres in the state. The government's ambitious project of Defence Corridor has promised an investment of ₹50,000 crore in the next two years and offers a good investment opportunity," he said, adding that the revised MSME policy and start up policy has already given impetus to the growth potential of the state.

He said the traditional areas like electronics, IT, food processing, dairy, textiles, tourism and films are still the fancied investment destination while solar power, bio-fuel and civil aviation are joining these as potential investment hubs.

The chief minister pointed out that UP, which contributes 8 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product, with a population of 24 crore is a big market in itself.

Talking about infrastructure development, he said the state is going to have a huge network of expressways, which will criss-cross the entire country.

A 340-km-long Purvanchal Expressway from Lucknow to Ghazipur, 290-kms long Bundelkhand Expressway linking Chitrakoot to Lucknow-Agra Expressway, 90-km Gorakhpur link Expressway and 170-km Prayagraj link Expressway will be there in the state soon, the chief minister said.

"Not only this, the state government has also decided to construct a 600-km-long Ganga Expressway from Prayagraj to National Capital Region through Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Kannauj and Meerut. This is going to be the longest Expressway of the country," he added.

As another landmark in the infrastructure, the proposed Jewar international airport in Noida will be the biggest in north India.

Besides, the Kushinagar airport is also coming up which will cater to eastern Uttar Pradesh a great deal, Adityanath said.

Besides ministers and senior officers, the representatives of the industry who took part in the meeting included Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI, Nikhil Sawhney, Chairman, CII, Northern Region, D K Agarwal, President, PHDCCI, Pankaj Kumar, President, IIA, Sharad Kumar Sarraf, Trade Promotion Council of India, Shri Mohit Singh, Chairman, Trade Promotion Council of India and Baldev Bhai Prajapati, President, Laghu Udyog Bharti.

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Noida to be developed as biggest hub in north India: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh's Noida will be developed as the biggest hub in north India, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said.

Stating that the state has secured the second position in the country in 'Ease of Doing Business' , he said it has been an outcome of the sustained efforts of the state government during the last three years.

He said the state has strived to develop infrastructure in terms of power, road, communication, transport, beside strong law and order to achieve the dream of one trillion economy status in India while contributing to the country's 5 trillion economy target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to a statement issued here, Adityanath while presiding over a meeting of high level Empowered Committee of 'Invest UP', said Noida will be developed as the biggest hub in north India.

He said out of the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 4.28 lakh crore,signed during the UP Investors Summit 2018, the MoUs worth Rs 2 lakh crore have already come on ground.

In addition to this, the UP government has received over 50 investment proposals worth over Rs 7,000 crore from the investors of about 10 countries, including Japan, the US, the UK, Canada, Germany and South Korea who want to shift their units from there to Uttar Pradesh.

He said Nivesh Mitra portal, which provides 146 services, has been quite successful with a track record of 98 per cent redressal of the problems of the investors and entrepreneurs.

The chief minister said that UP has a ready land bank of 20,000 acre on which industries can be set up. He said the government is coming out with a comprehensive land policy, besides formulating new Pharma Policy and Data Policy.

"Defence and aerospace, warehousing, data centres, electrical vehicles and pharma sector are some of the emerging investment centres in the state. The government's ambitious project of Defence Corridor has promised an investment of Rs 50,000 crore in the next two years and offers a good investment opportunity," he said, adding that the revised MSME policy and start up policy has already given impetus to the growth potential of the state.