UP Govt to launch Atal Industrial Infrastructure Mission soon to increase exports from the state

Lucknow, April 16 (KNN) The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to launch the Atal Industrial Infrastructure Mission to channelise investments made over the past five years so that maximum employment can be created in the state.

The state will also add new elements and upgrade its policy framework to make the most of the opportunities in the fields of electric vehicle use and manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, defence and aerospace.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a presentation made by 11 departments working for infrastructure and industrial development in the state asked the officials to make efforts to increase exports from UP from Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore. 

He also directed officials to speed up the Defence Corridor project. So far, 62 MoUs worth Rs 8,640 crore have been signed. 

Yogi said the existing structure of the 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) Scheme should be improvised and its provisions should be used for job creation and promotion of exports. 

He said that at least 50,000 traditional craftsmen should be trained under the ODOP scheme. "UP has all the elements required to become a global textile hub and the potential must be explored," he said. 

The CM said the road connectivity should be kept in top gear and Bundelkhand Expressway's main carriage way should be started at the earliest. He directed officials to finalize paperwork with the National Highway Authority of India for Ballia and Gorakhpur link expressways.

He reiterated his zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and warned officials he would not tolerate any compromise with the quality of projects. (KNN Bureau)