Yogi highlights UP’s growth since 2017, citing jobs, startups, infrastructure and sports opportunities.
CM highlights transformation since 2017, from job seekers to job creators; says youth will lead the world by 2047 In his concluding message, Yogi urged young people to recognise their role in strengthening democracy and participate actively in the electoral process. The CM said Uttar Pradesh was looking towards a bright future and emphasised that preparing young people with the right skills, opportunities and confidence would be essential to achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Voting is not just your right but also your duty,” he said, urging eligible young people to enrol as voters. Praising India’s democratic system, he said it enabled people to express their views publicly and exercise freedom of speech, while adding that such freedom had to be exercised within ‘maryada’. “The youth has the power of democracy. Download the TOI App.
LUCKNOW: Through an eight-frame reel aimed at connecting with the youth, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the key changes Uttar Pradesh has undergone since 2017 under the BJP government, asserting that the state’s youth had moved from being job seekers to becoming job creators. Addressing the Youth Icons Summit & Awards, UP Chapter, organised by The Times of India, the CM said that by 2047, the year by which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a ‘Viksit Bharat’, the country’s youth would be in a position to lead the world. Recalling the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Yogi said the state had faced an identity crisis, security concerns and a lack of infrastructure, which had discouraged investment. “Recall how Uttar Pradesh was 10 years ago. The CM asserted that the government had followed a zero-tolerance policy towards crime since 2017. Highlighting recruitment reforms, Yogi recalled that soon after taking over as CM in 2017, he was handed a file proposing the cancellation of appointments made in a particular year. He added that 1,400 sportspersons had been given appointment letters for government jobs so far. He said the state had only 120 start-ups before 2017, a number that had since risen to 25,000. The government had also created a Rs 1,000-crore fund to support start-ups and was developing centres of excellence to provide young entrepreneurs with exposure and training. Highlighting infrastructure development, Yogi said Uttar Pradesh had witnessed a major expansion in connectivity since 2017. He said Uttar Pradesh, which earlier had international airports in Lucknow and Varanasi, now had five international airports and 17 domestic airports. Referring to air connectivity in Gorakhpur, he said 14 flights were operating daily and running full. Claiming that the state’s economy, per capita income, budget and women’s workforce had grown threefold since 2017, he said young people no longer needed to migrate elsewhere in search of jobs and opportunities. Describing heritage as the soul of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi said the state had attracted more than 156 crore tourist visits in the previous year. Looking ahead to the vision of Viksit Bharat, Yogi said the generation that was young today would be around 40 years old in 2047 and would have a major role in leading the country. Earlier reporting noted: Speaking at the Youth Icons Summit & Awards, UP Chapter, organised by The Times of India, the CM said that by 2047, the year by which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a ‘Viksit Bharat’, the youth would have become the leaders of the world, for which they need to be suitably trained.
Because of security concerns, he said the state had once been associated with poor roads and a lack of safety after sunset, adding that several families in western UP had sent their daughters outside the state. Because of which the state’s youth have moved from being jobseekers to becoming job-givers, earlier reporting noted: Yogi’s 8-Frame Reel Captures New UP’s Growth Story Chief minister Yogi Adityanath speaks during the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Conclave on Tuesday Earlier reporting noted: Lucknow: Through a series of eight frames, woven to make a reel to appeal to the youth, chief minister Yogi Adityanath identified the crucial changes made by the BJP govt in UP since 2017. Yogi said the government had introduced a policy to provide direct entry into government service to sportspersons who win medals, arguing that employment opportunities had encouraged athletes to perform better. “Our government introduced a policy where medal-winning sportspersons were given direct entry to government posts.
There was no infrastructure of which people could be proud,” he said. He said the state had moved away from the era of “one district-one mafia” to “one district-one product”. On examining the matter, he said, he found that appointment letters had been issued even to people who had not applied for the posts. Sportspersons have shown faith in this government, which is why they are able to give their best,” he said. Citing the example of athlete Prachi Chaudhary, the CM said the prospect of being appointed as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Uttar Pradesh after winning a medal had motivated her to succeed. Emphasising entrepreneurship, Yogi said Uttar Pradesh had moved from a situation in which young people primarily sought jobs to one in which they were increasingly creating employment opportunities for others. Citing examples, he said a centre of excellence for drone technology had been established in Kanpur, while one for robotics was being developed in Noida. “The PM had said ‘hawai chappal pehenne wala bhi hawai yatra karega’ and we are fulfilling that,” he said. He said Uttar Pradesh had shed its BIMARU tag and emerged as one of the country’s leading state economies. He said destinations such as Kashi, Ayodhya, Vrindavan and Mathura were drawing visitors not only for religious reasons but also generating economic activity for local communities. Tourism had benefited restaurants, cycle-rickshaw operators, small shopkeepers and other local businesses, helping heritage-led development create livelihood opportunities, according to the CM. The CM said the government could not allow the disappointments that had pushed earlier generations towards depression to return, stressing that the youth needed opportunities, confidence and a supportive environment to fulfil their potential.
He stressed the need to equip them with the right skills, training and opportunities to prepare for that responsibility. The eight frames of his presentation covered the state’s transformation in law and order, employment, sports, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, the economy and heritage, besides outlining the role of young people in shaping the country’s future. When people from UP went out of the state, they were forced to hide their identity. When they returned, they faced an issue of security. Girls couldn’t go to school. Nobody wanted to invest here. He also claimed that improved law and order had enabled women to work late and contributed to their greater participation in the workforce. The CM maintained that recruitment under the present government had focused on merit and transparency, providing young people with fairer access to government jobs. He also highlighted the CM Yuva Udyami Guarantee Scheme, under which one lakh young people are to receive guarantee-free and interest-free loans every year to help them set up businesses. He cited the state’s expressway network, the expansion of its aviation infrastructure and the development of new transport corridors as indicators of this change. The CM also referred to the development of inland waterways and freight corridors, attributing the expansion of infrastructure to improved security and investment-friendly policies. He added that previous governments had not adequately promoted the state’s cultural and religious heritage, while the present government had placed greater emphasis on developing tourism.
Referring again to Prachi Chaudhary’s achievement, he said stories of perseverance and success could motivate young people across the state. He praised The Times of India for recognising young achievers across different fields, saying such recognition would inspire lakhs of other youngsters to pursue excellence.
“Before 2017, letters were not given on merit but on proximity to the Saifai syndicate or through dealings. In the past 9.5 years, we have given 9.5 lakh jobs without recommendation.
One lakh more jobs would be given within the next six months,” he said.