Yogi Adityanath Announces ‘Viksit UP 2047’ with Focus on Youth and Development Projects

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath envisions a "Viksit UP" by 2047, emphasising higher education for rural youth and improved rural infrastructure. The state aims to become a $6 trillion economy, significantly contributing to India's growth. Before 2017, Uttar Pradesh faced challenges in higher education and rural development, with limited technical institutions and inadequate infrastructure.

In the past eight years, the Yogi government has made strides in both sectors. The "one division, one university" initiative has led to the establishment of 24 state universities and 49 private universities. Technical education has expanded with 3,310 ITIs and 2,138 polytechnic institutions. Over 150 government ITIs have been modernised in collaboration with Tata Technologies.

Focus on Rural Infrastructure

Rural infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh has seen significant improvements, impacting millions of lives. Permanent housing has been provided to 56.90 lakh families under various schemes. Connectivity has improved with two-lane roads linking 165 block headquarters and the construction of 1,385 km of new roads. Additionally, existing roads have been widened and strengthened over a stretch of 25,000 km.

The government has also focused on water security by creating Amrit Sarovars and connecting 550 Gram Panchayats to the Atal Bhujal Yojana. Panchayati Raj institutions have been empowered with new Panchayat Bhawans and secretariats in every Gram Panchayat, along with the appointment of Panchayat Sahayaks.

Advancements in Higher Education

To align youth with the digital era, 49.86 lakh tablets and smartphones have been distributed. Over 95 institutions have received NAAC accreditation, while 67 are included in national rankings. These efforts aim to connect young people with modern technology and improve educational standards across the state.

The vision for Uttar Pradesh includes making villages excel in production, productivity, and exports by 2030 through seed parks, advanced crop varieties, crop diversification, and robust food processing systems. By 2047, the goal is to achieve world-class standards in grain, fruit, and vegetable output while becoming a global leader in milk and egg production.

Aiming for Economic Growth

Uttar Pradesh aspires to be a $6 trillion economy by 2047, accounting for 20% of India's projected GDP. This requires maintaining a growth rate of 16% from 2025 onwards. A skilled workforce will drive industries domestically and globally. Enhanced rural infrastructure and agricultural productivity will boost income levels.

The state's ambition includes establishing modern agricultural research centres and international livestock science institutions to support this transformation. Ensuring permanent homes for all families is another priority alongside implementing modern waste management systems.

The Chief Minister's roadmap aims to eliminate regional disparities by bringing Purvanchal and Bundelkhand on par with Western UP. This balanced growth model seeks to eradicate poverty while ensuring social security for everyone.

By focusing on these areas over the next two decades, Uttar Pradesh aims to raise its per capita income level to Rs 26 lakh by 2047. The state's efforts are aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047,’ positioning UP as India's growth engine.