Uttar Pradesh is working on a ?One District, One Product? scheme

NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister  of India Narendra Modi said that when change happens, it becomes apparent for all to see at the Uttar Pradesh Investors? Summit ? 2018.nnHe added that the organization of such a big investors? summit in Uttar Pradesh, with the participation of so many investors, is itself indicative of change.nnHe congratulated the State for establishing itself on the path of development and prosperity in such a short timeframe.nnHe said the State is blessed with an abundance of resources and capabilities. He noted its strengths in agriculture.nnHe complimented the Government of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, for changing the negative atmosphere in the State, to one of positivity and hope.nnHe said the State is making appropriate policies for various sectors. He said the State Government is serious about fulfilling the promises made to farmers, women and youth.nnHe said the State is working on a ?One District, One Product? scheme. He said the Union Government?s schemes such as Skill India Mission, Stand Up India, Start Up India and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, will prove useful in implementing the ?One District, One Product? scheme.nnHe said the Union Government?s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Scheme would help reduce wastage in the agriculture sector.nnHe said the State had immense potential in ethanol production, due to large sugarcane cultivation.nnThe Prime Minister said a defence industrial corridor would be established in Uttar Pradesh, and would help in development of the Bundelkhand region.nnThe Prime Minister said that the Kumbh Mela to be organized next year at Prayag, would be the largest such event of its kind in the world.