At the third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, recalling his vision of Antyodaya for the upliftment of the most marginalized.
The Chief Minister said UPITS is not just a trade exhibition but a platform to transform Antyodaya into Rashtrodaya and to advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat through the swadeshi model of “Make in India, Make for the World.”
This year’s edition has drawn over 550 buyers from 80 countries and 2,250 exhibitors from 75 districts, showcasing Uttar Pradesh’s industrial growth, revived traditional enterprises, cultural heritage and social diversity. CM Yogi welcomed Russia as the partner country and more than 532 foreign buyers, stressing that UPITS will strengthen the vision of “New UP of New India” and “Viksit UP of Viksit Bharat.”
Addressing the inauguration in the presence of Prime Minister Modi, the Chief Minister presented a statue of Goddess Durga crafted by Firozabad artisans to the Prime Minister. He also welcomed PM Modi on his first visit to the state after the rollout of next-generation GST reforms, describing it as a “Diwali gift” for the poor, farmers, women, youth, middle class, traders, and small industries. He noted that Uttar Pradesh leads in apparel, textiles, leather, handicrafts and carpets, and said GST reforms would help the state meet global economic challenges.
Yogi Adityanath said the four tax slabs introduced in July 2017 have now been reduced to just two, strengthening the economy. “In the past four days, we have felt new vitality in the market. Consumers are rapidly returning, and every section of society-the poor, labourers, traders, and farmers-has received a fresh lease of life. Along with large-scale job creation, entrepreneurs of the ODOP sector in states like UP have also benefited,” he noted.
Recalling PM Modi’s vision of turning youth from job seekers into job creators, he highlighted schemes such as Startup India, Standup India and PM Internship, which have driven this mission forward. He said Uttar Pradesh is complementing this effort through the CM Yuva Udyami Scheme, launched on January 24, 2025, which has already benefited over 90,000 youths.
The CM praised the Prime Minister’s commitment to artisans and craftsmen, citing the Vishwakarma Yojana as a landmark initiative that complements the state’s One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme. He said the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana has already trained more than four lakh artisans and craftsmen, strengthening the “Vocal for Local” movement and creating new market opportunities for skilled talent.
The CM said that with 77 GI products, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s GI capital, and applications are being filed for 75 more products this year. Over 60 GI-tagged stalls feature at the event, showcasing the state’s centuries-old heritage.
UPITS highlights sectors including startups, ODOP, emerging exporters, women-led enterprises, new entrepreneurs, artisans, IT-electronics, agriculture, food processing, skill development, women self-help groups and initiatives from the forest and environment department.
Recalling the UP Global Investors Summit inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2023, the CM said that proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore were received for the state. Of these, projects worth over Rs 12 lakh crore have already been grounded, with production beginning in some enterprises. Preparations are also underway for a groundbreaking ceremony worth Rs 5 lakh crore in November.
CM Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh is promoting more than 96 lakh MSME units, ensuring social security for each, and providing jobs and employment to over 2 crore youths. After agriculture, MSME has emerged as the state’s second-largest employment hub, attracting significant investment through private industrial parks-11 of which have already been established.
On the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the CM announced the expansion of plans to develop 100-acre industrial and employment zones in every district. These will house offices of departments linked to self-employment, MSME, skill development, khadi-village industries, banking and labour services, providing comprehensive support for youth-led enterprise creation.
The CM said Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as a global hub for IT, semiconductors, and electronics manufacturing, contributing 55 percent of India’s mobile phone output and over 50 percent of mobile component production. Leading domestic and global companies are investing in the semiconductor sector, and recognizing its importance, the state has given IT the status of an industry.
Highlighting strong road, air, rail, and water connectivity, improved law and order, and a favourable investment climate, CM Yogi stressed that UP has become an attractive destination for investors. He reiterated PM Modi’s call to reduce foreign dependence and harness indigenous resources, emphasizing that industry, academia, R&D centres, and society must work in unison for a self-reliant and developed India. He added that the trade show has become a vital platform for this goal and expressed confidence that under the PM’s leadership, UP will shed its BIMARU image to become the growth engine of Viksit Bharat.