-By ArdorComm News Network
March 25, 2025
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked eight years of BJP governance in Uttar Pradesh by highlighting the state’s transformation into an economic powerhouse. Speaking at Lok Bhawan on Monday, he emphasized that the financial growth of UP was achieved without imposing new taxes. “Once considered a BIMARU state, UP is now the growth engine of the country,” he stated.
A documentary titled Ek Jhalak, showcasing key achievements, was screened during the event, along with the release of a special booklet. The CM credited the success to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and the collective efforts of 25 crore citizens. To celebrate the milestone, the state will host a Vikas Utsav from March 25-27.
CM Yogi highlighted job creation as a key achievement, with over 8 lakh government jobs and self-employment opportunities provided to more than 2 crore youth through schemes like One District One Product (ODOP) and CM Yuva Udyami Vikas Yojana. Fiscal discipline has also been a priority, with revenue leakages curbed, corruption tackled, and direct benefit transfers implemented to eliminate middlemen. As a result, UP is now a revenue-surplus state.
The state’s GDP has more than doubled from ₹12.75 lakh crore in 2017 to ₹27.5 lakh crore, while per capita income has risen from ₹46,000 to ₹1.24 lakh. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has also surged from ₹3,300 crore (2000-2017) to ₹15,000 crore (2017-2024).
Reflecting on the pre-2017 scenario, CM Yogi recalled widespread lawlessness, farmer suicides, and economic instability. “In just eight years, the double-engine government has changed this perception. Today, UP is at the forefront of the nation’s development,” he declared.
He also highlighted advancements in healthcare, education, law and order, industrial development, infrastructure, tourism, and social welfare. The event was attended by key leaders, including Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, UP BJP Chief Bhupendra Chaudhary, and several cabinet ministers.
Source: TOI