Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday emphasised his authorities’s dedication to empowering the youth by eliminating obstacles of their path to progress.
Yogi Adityanath visits stalls through the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’ occasion, in Meerut on Sunday (PTI)
Talking at a ₹48 crore mortgage distribution programme for 1,070 younger entrepreneurs in Meerut, the chief minister highlighted a number of initiatives aimed toward fostering self-reliance and financial development in Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing the gathering at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose auditorium in Chaudhary Charan Singh College, Adityanath talked about the overwhelming response to the “CM Young Entrepreneur Scheme.” Launched on January 24, the scheme acquired over 2.67 lakh purposes, far exceeding the one-lakh goal.
Multiple lakh purposes have already been screened and despatched to banks, with 25,000 authorised and mortgage distribution in progress. On Sunday, 1,070 youth from Meerut and Saharanpur division benefitted from this initiative.
The chief minister said that the scheme’s first section gives interest-free loans of as much as ₹5 lakh every, with the federal government bearing your entire curiosity price.
“Special provisions have been made for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women, ensuring inclusive economic opportunities. He underscored that the initiative aligns with PM Modi’s vision of ‘Startup India, Standup India,’ and aims to make Uttar Pradesh a hub for entrepreneurial success.
Highlighting his government’s achievements, the chief minister revealed that ₹15 lakh crore in investments have materialised over the past eight years, generating employment for seven lakh youth. Additionally, 7.5 lakh young individuals have secured government jobs, he said. The revival of the MSME sector has propelled Uttar Pradesh to the number one position in the country, with 96 lakh MSME units now operational. The state has also achieved an export milestone of ₹2.25 lakh crore, helping to lower unemployment and lift six crore people above the poverty line.
The chief minister pointed out recent infrastructure advancements, including the Ganga Expressway extension to Haridwar, which will connect two major pilgrimage hubs—Haridwar and Prayagraj. He also noted the successful implementation of India’s first Rapid Rail between Delhi and Meerut, making travel easier for commuters.
Adityanath assured that Uttar Pradesh no longer faces law and order challenges, stating, “Every daughter, businessman and youth in the state is now safe.” He highlighted the peaceable and well-organised Maha Kumbh, which noticed 66.30 crore devotees attend the mega occasion in Prayagraj.
Earlier than Sunday’s occasion, the chief minister visited an exhibition that includes companies established underneath the scheme. Younger entrepreneurs from Meerut, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Saharanpur and Shamli displayed their ventures.
He reiterated that with the federal government’s help, challenges for the youth flip into alternatives.
“A New Uttar Pradesh is forming the foundation of a New India,” he stated, including that the empowerment of younger entrepreneurs will contribute to creating Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economic system and, in flip, assist India obtain its $5 trillion economic system purpose.
The chief minister additionally inspected the development progress of the Main Dhyan Chand Sports activities College and introduced that it will be devoted to the nation by October-November.
Constructed to worldwide requirements, the college goals to supply world-class athletes for the Olympics and Commonwealth Video games, the chief minister stated.