Uttar Pradesh has secured the first position in the country in MSME sector with more than 96 lakh units. Lakhs of people have got employment through various schemes and initiatives like ODOP have given a new identity to traditional industries.
Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh has made great achievements in the field of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the last 9 years. Today there are more than 96 lakh MSME units in the state, making it the largest industrial hub in the country. This achievement is not limited to just statistics, but it has brought economic improvement and self-reliance in the lives of millions of people.
MSME sector becomes the backbone of the economy
Uttar Pradesh has made MSME sector a strong base of its economy. Through these more than 96 lakh units, the state is not only at first place in the country, but employment is also being generated on a large scale. The government has made several reforms to provide easy credit, training and markets to small industries, due to which this sector has grown rapidly.
Employment schemes: Initiative to make youth self-reliant
The state government has implemented many schemes to provide employment to the youth and make them self-reliant. So far, 1,47,312 youth have benefited under the Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneur Development Campaign, which has created 4,51,775 employment opportunities. The government aims to start 1 lakh new micro units every year.
Under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana, margin money of ₹94,086 lakh was given to 37,280 people, resulting in creation of 2,98,240 jobs. Under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP), assistance of ₹ 1,10,550 lakh was given to 32,936 beneficiaries, which has generated 2,63,488 jobs.
ODOP Scheme: Traditional products get global recognition
One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has given a new identity to the traditional products of Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, margin money of ₹90,364 lakh was given to 20,396 people, which created 3,26,473 jobs.
Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana: Artisans get empowerment
Through Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana, traditional artisans like carpenters, tailors, blacksmiths, potters, weavers, goldsmiths and barbers have been strengthened. Since 2019, 4,20,540 people have been provided training and modern toolkits, which has improved their income and quality of work.
From ODOP to ODOC: Local cuisine will get recognition
Moving ahead from ODOP, the government is now working on the ‘One District One Dish (ODOC)’ scheme. Its objective is to recognize the traditional food of every district, which will boost tourism and local employment.
New industrial plans and future strategies
To strengthen the industrial structure, a pledge scheme has been implemented in 2023. Along with this, there is a plan to establish Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone in every district. The government is focusing on connecting MSMEs to the global supply chain, increasing exports and technological development. In the coming times, this sector will play an important role in making Uttar Pradesh a trillion dollar economy.