Lucknow: Describing the state’s economic journey as a transition from “possibilities to results,” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said this transformation reflected the vision of Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He stressed that Uttar Pradesh’s economic growth is no longer just reflected in statistics, but has become a testament to real, on-ground change.
The CM conducted a comprehensive review of UP’s economic landscape, development framework, and revenue sources during a high-level meeting held here on Monday late evening.
According to the data presented in the meeting, Uttar Pradesh’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) reached Rs 9.6 lakh crore in 2024–25, an impressive 80 per cent increase from 2020-21. During the same period, the state’s contribution to the national economy has risen from 8.4 per cent to 8.9 percent.
Terming this a significant milestone towards building a self-reliant Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to devise a focused strategy to raise the state’s share to 10 per cent by 2026.
Highlighting a structural shift in the economy, he noted the growing contribution of the manufacturing and service sectors, while the agriculture sector’s share is gradually declining. He described the ‘Make in UP’ model as the cornerstone of Uttar Pradesh’s industrial strategy for the coming decade and directed officials to promote the establishment of new industrial units, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.
During the agriculture sector review, it was reported that food grain production is expected to touch 722 lakh metric tonnes in 2024–25, an increase of 100 lakh metric tonnes compared to 2020–21.
However, productivity disparities remain across districts. For instance, wheat productivity has reached 46 quintals per hectare in some regions, while in others it lags around 30 quintals. Terming this gap as an imbalance, the Chief Minister instructed that targeted interventions, such as technical support and farmer awareness campaigns, be undertaken to bridge the divide.
In the animal husbandry sector, UP leads the nation in milk production, with egg production also showing notable improvement. However, the Chief Minister emphasized that overall output alone is not sufficient, there must be a focused effort to enhance per-animal productivity. He directed officials to regularly analyze data related to breed improvement, feed management, and the dairy industry to ensure sustained progress.
Reviewing the manufacturing sector, it was reported that the number of registered factories has surpassed 27,000 in 2024-25. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of equitable industrial growth across districts to generate local employment and boost state revenues. He also called for strengthening the capacity of district industry centres to ensure continuous engagement with industries and to streamline the registration and support systems for new units.
A significant rise was also noted in the export of information technology services from the state. In 2024-25, IT exports through the STPI touched Rs 46,800 crore, an increase of 40 per cent compared to 2021-22. The Chief Minister described this as a sector full of opportunities for the youth.
Encouraging trends were also observed in service-based industries such as tourism, hospitality, and trade. Particularly post-COVID, the tourism sector has seen a steady rise in footfall.
The meeting also reviewed the state’s two key revenue streams — GST and excise duty. GST collections in 2024-25 exceeded Rs 1.49 lakh crore, reflecting a 6.6% growth over the previous year. Meanwhile, excise revenue reached Rs 52,574 crore, marking an impressive year-on-year increase of around 15%. Calling these figures “proof of revenue self-reliance,” the Chief Minister stressed that this financial growth must underpin the expansion of public services and social welfare schemes.
While assessing the road transport sector, the Chief Minister identified it as a “promising avenue for the future.” He advocated for the identification of new routes to expand private bus services, stating that such a move would improve public transportation while opening up new sources of revenue for the state. He added that it would also create large-scale employment opportunities within the transport sector.
The Chief Minister further highlighted the importance of data integrity during the review. He instructed departments to ensure that all presented data is accurate and regularly updated. He called for the development of a clear, time-bound, and outcome-driven roadmap for major sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, energy, and human resources, to be monitored in coordination with the Planning Department.
