The projects encompass diverse sectors like Agriculture, IT, Defence, Handloom, etc.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uttar Pradesh today where he will lay foundation stone to 1,406 projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore. The projects encompass diverse sectors like Agriculture and Allied, IT and Electronics, Defence and Aerospace, Handloom, etc.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Minister tweeted today "Under the guidance of respected PM Narendra Modi ji, 'New India of New Uttar Pradesh' has become the best destination in the country for investment. The enthusiasm of investors towards Ground Breaking Ceremony 3.0 is a direct proof of this. This ceremony is going to give flight to the aspirations of 'New Uttar Pradesh'."
The Prime Minister will reach the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow to attend the ground the Ground Breaking Ceremony @3.0 of the UP Investors Summit, the Prime Minister's Office informed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will accompany President Ram Nath Kovind to Pathri Mata Mandir followed by a visit to Dr Ambedkar Bhawan.
Here are the LIVE Updates on PM Narendra Modi's UP visit:
India Has Set A Record Of 100 Unicorns: PM Modi At Investors' SummitBefore 2014, we had only a few hundred start-ups. But today the number of registered start-ups in the country is also reaching around 70 thousand, the Prime Minister said.
More recently, India has also set a record of 100 unicorns, the Prime Minister added.
India Provides Very Cheap Broadband Data: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address said, in 2014 there were only 65 million broadband subscribers in India and today the number has crossed 78 crores.
The Prime Minister added that 1 GB of would cost around Rs 200 and now it has come down to Rs 11-12.
"Every India Will Be Proud Of India's Growth": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address at the UP Investors' Summit said, "every Indian will be proud of India's growth."
Prime Minister Modi congratulated the youth of Uttar Pradesh for agreements of investment over Rs 80,000 crore. The PM said these investments will created thousands of employment opportunities.
"UP Now Has Most Advanced Infrastructure In India": PM Modi
The Prime Minister said "Uttar Pradesh is now becoming a state with the most advanced and modern infrastructure in the country. India is progressing and growing at an exceptionally fast pace because of our focus on digital infrastructure"
"Today more than 1,75,000 gram panchayats are connected with fibre optic lines, a huge jump since 2014. This has given villages a tremendous digital boost."
Till 2014, there were 90,000 common service centres across India, the number has increased to 4 lakh, PM Modi said.
"We have identified 300 military equipments which will not be imported anymore, this will ensure an open market and good opportunities.", PM Modi added.
PM Modi Addresses UP Investors' Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts addressing the UP Investors' Summit. The PM said, "The world is looking at our potential and praising our performance. India did not stop during the pandemic and increased its speed of reforms. We are leading in the G-20 group."
"The government is making policies and rectifying earlier ones. We have completed 8 years with mantra of reform, perform and transform.", the Prime Minister said.
Ground Breaking Ceremony 3.0 Begins In Lucknow
Ground Breaking Ceremony 3.0 begins in Lucknow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the venue with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
PM Modi Arrives In Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lucknow today, he was welcomed by UP Governor Anandiben Patel, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries.