Archive · 23 May 2025
UP's Digital Push: Conclave to Drive $1 Trillion Economy
Uttar Pradesh is working to become a major digital hub.
They're holding a big meeting with experts to discuss how to use technology to improve government and services.
A key part of this is training over a million people in new technologies like AI.
Also, companies are investing to build a facility for making computer parts.
These steps aim to help the state grow into a trillion-dollar economy by using digital tools.
UP is holding the ET Digital UP Conclave to discuss digital transformation in governance.
Union Minister Jitin Prasada and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak will attend the conclave.
The state is launching AI Pragya to train citizens in new technologies.
HCL Group and Foxconn are investing Rs 3,706 crore for an OSAT facility.
The goal is to leverage technology to achieve a $1 trillion economy.
- Who
- Union Minister Jitin Prasada, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, UP officials, technology leaders, sectoral experts, stakeholders, and over 250 thought leaders
- What
- ET Digital UP Conclave to discuss using modern technologies for governance and economic growth; Rollout of AI Pragya to train citizens; Investment by HCL Group and Foxconn to establish OSAT facility.
- When
- Friday (ET Digital UP Conclave)
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, YEIDA region near Jewar Airport
- Why
- To strengthen governance, boost transparency, public service delivery, and accelerate economic development; to achieve the state's goal of becoming a one trillion-dollar economy.
Industry Concerns
Government's Approach
Economic Growth Strategies
Industry Concerns
Not explicitly mentioned in this article.
Government's Approach
Government aims to boost economic development through digital tools and new-age technologies.
- Event
- ET Digital UP Conclave
- Theme
- Empowering Governance through Technology
- Key Initiative
- AI Pragya
- Investment
- Rs 3,706 crore by HCL Group and Foxconn
- Investment Purpose
- OSAT Facility
- Location of OSAT Facility
- YEIDA region near Jewar Airport
