Uttar Pradesh Now Economic Engine of India, Says CM Yogi Adityanath:

At a press conference in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the transformation of Uttar Pradesh over the past eight years under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Once labeled a BIMARU (backward) state, UP is now being described as the engine of India’s economic progress, according to the Chief Minister.

He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model of “service, security, and good governance” as the core reason behind this turnaround.

Agriculture Growth a Highlight

CM Adityanath pointed to a major revival in the agriculture sector. He noted that before 2017, farming in the state was largely ignored, but reforms since then have led to significant improvement.

Agriculture growth rate: From 5% in 2016–17 to over 13.5% now
Food grain production: Increased from 557 lakh metric tonnes to 668 lakh metric tonnes – nearly a 20% rise
The Rs 36,000 crore farmer loan waiver in the government’s first cabinet meeting set the tone for inclusive rural development

Campaign Highlights BJP's 8-Year Journey in UP

To mark the 8th anniversary of BJP’s governance in the state, the party will conduct statewide programmes from March 24 to April 14. These initiatives aim to showcase the government's achievements across various sectors:

Focus areas: Village development, women and youth welfare, farmer support, and a strict stance on crime
Activities:
- Beneficiary fairs and development seminars in each assembly
- Cleanliness drives on April 14 (Ambedkar Jayanti)
- Discussions on the BJP’s efforts for social justice and harmony

Outreach Through 'Uttar Pradesh ka Utkarsh' Campaign

The outreach campaign titled “Uttar Pradesh ka Utkarsh – BJP Government ke 8 Varsh” is being led by State BJP President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary and General Secretary (Organisation) Dharampal Singh. Govind Narayan Shukla, state convenor, confirmed that the campaign will take achievements directly to the public.