Uttar Pradesh shifts to "One District, One Product" initiative

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a shift from the previous government's "one district, one mafia" approach to the new "One District, One Product" initiative. This aims to promote local artisans and products globally. Adityanath highlighted the success of Saharanpur's wood carving industry, with exports exceeding ₹1,000 crore. He emphasized job creation, noting over 60,000 police constable positions and significant recruitment of women in the police force. The Chief Minister claimed that Uttar Pradesh has become a safer and more attractive place for businesses since 2017, with over seven lakh youth securing government jobs based on merit. He also mentioned ongoing development projects in Saharanpur.