Lucknow, July 7 (KNN) The Uttar Pradesh government has set an aim to increase its export to 26 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The products made under the one district one product (ODOP) could play a major role in boosting export to these countries, said the officials.

Gauging its export potential the state government has identified those 26 countries where its exports are nominal and has decided to now focus on them.

A plan has been prepared export promotion bureau of the State to increase export of toys, clothes, leather items, carpets, electronic items, furniture and various other products from UP in these countries.

Currently its exports are mainly to 10 big countries including the US, UK and a few gulf countries.

The bureau has identified countries such as Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Morocco, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, Qatar, Oman etc.  (KNN Bureau)