President Droupadi Murmu while addressing the valedictory session of UP Global Investors Summit-2023 here on Sunday, said that Uttar Pradesh is capable and ready to play the role of the growth engine of New India.
Underlining the fact that political stability and continuity of administration prove very helpful for investors, the President said that at present Uttar Pradesh has a stable and decision-making government.
She said that UP has envisioned far-sighted policies and implemented those and as a result, the state is now capable and ready to play the role of growth engine of New India.
She said that through this Summit, an investment of about Rs 35.5 lakh crore is estimated in UP which is expected to provide employment opportunities to lakhs of people.
The President said that it is a matter of happiness that in achieving the goal of making India a five trillion dollar economy, UP has resolved to make the state an one trillion dollar economy, she said.
The state would contribute towards one fifth of India’s economy. She said that efforts to boost the economy in UP would also strengthen the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
The President appreciated the efforts to make UP a Preferred Investment destination. She expressed confidence that UP would gain global fame as the ‘Best Investment State’. She said that if UP becomes more prosperous, India would also be more prosperous.
She expressed confidence that the MSME sector of Uttar Pradesh will play a major role in the economic development of India.
The President said that in the growing investment climate, the culture of self-employment gets a boost. She noted that efforts are being made for the start-up revolution in UP. She expressed confidence that UP would also have a leading position in the field of self-employment by these efforts.
UP governor Anandiben Patel, chief minister Yogi Adityanath along with several Union and State Ministers were present on the occasion.