Sachin Malik Greater Noida: The Strength of Uttar Pradesh- from its traditional Craftsmanship to modern manufacturing—was Showcased to the world in Greater Noida on Friday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. This Year, more than 600 foreign buyers from 90 countries have arrived, While over 2400 exhibitors are Participating with their Products.
The Chief Minister said that the world today has confidence in the Quality of Uttar Pradesh Products, its robust supply Chain and the credibility of its entrepreneurs. The State is now exporting Goods worth more than ₹2 lakh Crore.
The Chief Minister said that in Just four Years, the UP International Trade Show has emerged as a major Platform for Showcasing Products manufactured in the State to the Global market. Last Year, 550 buyers from 72 countries Participated. This Year, more than 600 buyers from 90 countries have arrived, while around 1.5 lakh B2B visitors are expected to attend the event. The Growing Participation reflects increasing Global confidence in the Skills of Uttar Pradesh artisans, the innovation of its Youth, the MSME Sector and the hard work of its farmers.
The Chief Minister said that those who remain connected to their roots while moving forward Shoulder-to-Shoulder with the world are eventually followed by the world. The UP International Trade Show is an example of this. It Provides an opportunity to witness tradition and technology, heritage and innovation, as well as Skills and market opportunities coming Together.
Amit Shah Recognised the Strength of Traditional Enterprises
The Chief Minister described Amit Shah as an inspiration behind the vision of Giving A new identity to Uttar Pradesh traditional enterprises. He Said that in 2017, While serving as the BJP national President, Amit Shah had recognised the Strength of the State traditional enterprises during the Preparation of the Uttar Pradesh Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra. His view was that once Uttar Pradesh recognised its own Strength, nothing could Stop it from emerging as a new Manufacturing Hub.
After the Government was formed, this vision was Given a brand identity through the One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative.
Rural Skills Gain Access to Global Markets
The Chief Minister said that Uttar Pradesh had never lacked Potential. What was needed was to identify that Potential, create the right environment and connect it with larger markets. For decades after Independence, artisans did not have adequate resources, Proper Guidance, markets or Platforms. As a result, the Younger Generation Gradually began moving away from their traditional Skills.
The Government identified the Skills Present in districts, villages and local clusters and Provided them with opportunities to Grow
He Said that talent and tradition were connected with technology. Through improvements in Quality, design, Packaging, certification, branding and marketing, local Products were Prepared according to the requirements of national and international markets. The expansion of expressways, highways, airports, freight corridors and industrial infrastructure has also made it easier for local Products to reach larger Markets.
79 Products Receive GI Tags, 75 More in the Pipeline
The Chief Minister said that 79 Products from Uttar Pradesh MSME Sector have received GI tags, While applications have been Submitted for 75 more Products.
Referring to Bhadohi carpets, Moradabad brassware, Kannauj Perfumes and Varanasi Silk sarees, he said the State cultural heritage has now been transformed into brands Generating business worth crores of Rupees.
Through initiatives such as ODOP, PM Vishwakarma and Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana, artisans have been connected with training, toolkits, credit, branding and markets. At the trade Show, artisans and entrepreneurs are Getting an opportunity to connect directly with Global Buyers.
Pavilions of Six Countries Open New Business Opportunities
Japan, Vietnam, Russia, Singapore, Austria and Belarus are Participating in the UP International Trade Show as Partner countries. Special Pavilions have also been set up for these Countries.
The Chief Minister said that the Participation of these countries would take bilateral trade relations to a new level. It would also open avenues for Strategic Partnerships, technology transfer and Joint Ventures.
He said that by taking advantage of the Free Trade Agreements Signed with several major countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh is offering international companies an opportunity to manufacture in the State and access Global markets from Here.
Shah and Yogi Tour Trade Show Together in an E-Cart
The Programme began with Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offering floral tributes to a Portrait of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
The Chief Minister Presented Amit Shah with a Radha-Krishna Statue made of opal Glass under the Firozabad ODOP Initiative.
After this, both leaders toured the trade Show in an E-cart and Stopped at various Stalls to see the Products and interact with entrepreneurs to learn more about Them.
In the Presence of Amit Shah, the Chief Minister also launched the ‘One District One Cuisine’ (ODOC) Portal.
Over 1 Crore MSME Providing Employment to More Than 3 Crore People
MSME Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary said that the UP International Trade Show has become a brand for Uttar Pradesh. B2B meetings with buyers from various countries will be held at the event, Providing Global exposure to Products manufactured by Small enterprises in the State.
He Said that Uttar Pradesh has more than one crore MSME units, Providing employment to more than three crore People. After agriculture, the MSME Sector is the largest employment-Generating Sector in the State.
Under the ODOP and Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana, more than six lakh artisans have so far benefited from training and advanced toolkits. With the addition of 14 new trades, a total of 25 trades are now covered under training and advanced toolkit Support.
Entrepreneurs are also being provided loans without interest and Collateral
Dignitaries Present at the Programme
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, MSME Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary, Ministers of State Hansraj Vishwakarma and Brijesh Singh, MP Dr Mahesh Sharma and Surendra Nagar, along with other ministers and Public representatives, were Present at the inauguration Ceremony.
Japan Ambassador Ono Keiichi, Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong and Belarusian Ambassador Mikhail Kasko, along with representatives of various countries, foreign buyers, exhibitors and entrepreneurs, also attended the Ceremony.
