Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 in Lucknow on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praises on Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government saying that the state which was earlier identified as ‘bimaru’ (sick) and corrupt has developed a new identity and is now known for good governance and law and order.
Modi inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 and the Global Trade Show. Modi also launched Invest UP 2.0 during the event.
Modi emphasized that the land of Uttar Pradesh is known for its cultural splendor, glorious history, and rich heritage.
“UP was called ‘Bimaru’ state and worth thousands of crores of corruption going on here daily and people had lost faith in it. But in the last five-six years, the state has developed its new identity. Now, the state is known for its good governance, better law and order situation, peace and stability,” said Modi while addressing the summit.
“New opportunities for wealth creators are being made here”, the Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister also stressed that initiatives for better infrastructure in UP are bearing fruit. “Soon UP will be known as the only state with 5 international airports. A dedicated freight corridor will connect the state directly with the sea coast in Maharashtra. Apart from the infrastructure development, there is a change in government’s thinking in UP for ensuring ease of doing business,” he said adding that the state has become a source of hope and inspiration.
The Prime Minister underlined that UP has become a bright spot for the nation just like India has become a bright spot on the global stage.
He further stated that every credible voice in the world is optimistic about the ascending course of the Indian economy as it has not only shown resilience in the face of the pandemic and war but also showed rapid recovery. “The biggest reason behind this is the huge change that is being seen in the thinking and aspirations of Indian society and the youth of India. Every citizen of the country wants to tread the path of development and wishes to witness a ‘Viksit Bharat’ in the times to come. These aspirations of the Indian society have become a driving force for the government which is providing impetus to the development works carried out in the country,” Modi said.
Noting the size and population of Uttar Pradesh, the Prime Minister told the investors that like India, in UP also, an aspirational society is awaiting them. “Due to the digital revolution, Uttar Pradesh society has grown inclusive and connected. As a market, India is getting seamless. Procedures are being simplified. Today, India is carrying out reforms not out of compulsion, but out of conviction,” he further said.
Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023
The three-day Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 is the flagship investment summit Uttar Pradesh government which will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, think tanks, and leaders from across the world to collectively explore business opportunities and forge partnerships.
Investor UP 2.0 is a comprehensive, investor-centric, and service-oriented investment ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh that endeavours to deliver relevant, well-defined, standardised services to investors.
