In a powerful speech, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the remarkable progress made by Uttar Pradesh in terms of investments and employment opportunities. He praised the state's double-engine government for replacing the "red tape culture" with a "red carpet culture" and emphasized the need for new thinking and direction for Viksit Bharat. The Prime Minister reiterated the government's commitment to supporting farmers in exploring new avenues in agriculture, with a focus on natural farming and millets. He urged entrepreneurs to prioritize the mantra of "zero effect, zero defect" in their endeavors and emphasized the importance of working towards a common goal of having Indian food products on dining tables across the globe. The Prime Minister encouraged entrepreneurs to form partnerships with farmers, underscoring the government's efforts in empowering small-scale farmers through Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and cooperative societies, which present opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships. He reminded investors that benefit to farmers and agriculture is good for their business too. 

 

Furthermore, the Prime Minister launched 14000 projects across Uttar Pradesh worth more than Rs 10 lakh crores at the fourth groundbreaking ceremony of UP Global Investors Summit 2023 held on 19 February. These projects relate to sectors like Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, IT & ITeS, Food Processing, Housing & Real Estate, Hospitality and Entertainment, and Education among others. The Prime Minister expressed delight with the state’s progress since he is also a Member of Parliament from Varanasi. He noted doubling of exports from the state during this period. He also praised the state’s strides in electricity generation and transmission. The Prime Minister underlined that today’s development projects are not being assessed in terms of investment alone, but they present a holistic vision for a better future and a ray of hope for investors. 

 

Overall, the Prime Minister's speech conveyed a strong message of confidence in the capabilities of the people of Uttar Pradesh and the efforts of the double-engine government in laying the foundation for the state's and the nation's progress. He highlighted the unprecedented positivity towards India all around the globe and said that every nation feels assurance and trust in India’s growth story. He reaffirmed the belief of investors that India has broken the trend of governments drifting away from investments when elections are knocking on the doors.