Amit Shah Highlights UP Industrial Transformation, Defence Corridor & Investment Growth At UPITS 2026
Greater Noida, September 25: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said, "There was once an industry of crime in Uttar Pradesh, cottage industries of vehicle theft operated in city after city and illegal country-made pistols were manufactured, but today, in the same Uttar Pradesh, a defense corridor is being developed in place of the country-made gun industry, vehicle manufacturing is…
Greater Noida, September 25: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted the remarkable transformation of Uttar Pradesh, discussing the evolution of the state's industrial landscape, the establishment of a defence corridor, and the surge in investment. Addressing the inauguration of the fourth UP International Trade Show (UPITS) in Greater Noida, Shah noted that once known for criminal activities like vehicle theft and illegal pistol manufacturing, Uttar Pradesh is now developing a defence corridor, replacing previous illicit industries.
The double-engine government's efforts have led to this significant transformation, positioning Uttar Pradesh as an emerging center of investment. Shah stated that Uttar Pradesh has set a target of becoming a one trillion-dollar economy, with 6 nodes of the defence corridor under development in Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Lucknow, Agra, Aligarh, and Kanpur, attracting investment for defense equipment manufacturing.
The Minister emphasized that India's defense exports have multiplied 56 times since 2013-14, with Uttar Pradesh playing a significant role in this growth. Defense products like the AK-203 rifle are being manufactured in Amethi, showcasing the state's new industrial capabilities. Amit Shah also praised the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, highlighting how it has increased employment opportunities for young people in Uttar Pradesh by promoting traditional industries and handicrafts.
Traditional products like Bhadohi's carpets, Firozabad's glassware, Saharanpur's woodcraft, Kannauj's perfume, and Banaras's silk sarees are gaining global recognition. The Union Minister expressed confidence that, alongside these traditional products, new items such as Varanasi's Malaiyo, Tiranga Barfi, Agra's Petha, Mathura's Peda, and Meerut's Gajak will also find a wider market.
He noted that the participation of buyers and entrepreneurs from across the country and the world at the UPITS would further boost investment, production, and sales in the state, with expectations of breaking all previous records. Shah wished Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the state government for organizing the successful Trade Show, looking forward to Uttar Pradesh's continued development on this path.
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