UP inks Rs 3k cr MoUs at MaaS meet, to generate 2.3L jobs | Lucknow News
Chairing the session, CM’s economic adviser, KV Raju said UP’s gross domestic product tripled since 2017, reflecting sustained growth driven by policy reforms and investor-friendly governance. Reiterating the govt’s ambition of transforming the state into a $1 trillion economy, he said the MaaS framework can significantly reduce manufacturing costs by enabling shared infrastructure, lowering capital expenditure and improving productivity, particularly for micro, small and medium enterprises.A session chaired by CM’s adviser, Awanish Kumar Awasthi emphasised that skill development, security and connectivity are critical to placing UP on a sustained growth trajectory. He added that the state’s large consumer base makes it a natural market for companies looking to scale up operations.In another session, CM’s adviser, GN Singh highlighted UP’s emergence as a healthcare and pharmaceutical hub, calling for stronger collaboration between industry players to build integrated and resilient supply chains.Welcoming the participants, Invest UP chief executive officer Vijay Kiran Anand presented insights on Destination UP, highlighting the state’s robust land bank, investor incentives and progressive policy framework that continue to attract domestic and global investments. He also underscored Invest UP’s role in facilitating ease of doing business under the ‘UP Means Business’ vision. Industry representatives described Maas as a transformative model aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
