Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Yogi Says Faith, Jobs and Governance Are Transforming Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh has changed a lot in recent years.
He said the state is becoming safer and attracting more investment.
The government says it has given government jobs to 9.5 lakh young people.
It also says businesses and investments have created work for many more people.
The chief minister explained that visitors to religious places spend money on hotels, transport, food and local products.
He said this helps many families earn a living.
He also described improvements in schools, roads, airports, metros and expressways.
The government says programs for local products and farmers are helping the state’s economy.
These figures and assessments were presented by the chief minister at a public programme.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh is moving beyond its former BIMARU image through improvements in governance, infrastructure, investment and employment.
He claimed the government has provided government jobs to 9.5 lakh young people and that investment has generated employment for nearly 65 lakh others.
Adityanath linked religious tourism, local products and improved connectivity with livelihoods for families, artisans, farmers and small businesses.
He said nearly Rs 3.26 lakh crore has been paid to sugarcane farmers and that 1.36 lakh of 1.46 lakh Basic Education schools have improved facilities.
The chief minister attributed the state’s progress to stronger law and order, expanded transport infrastructure, the One District, One Product initiative and support for religious events.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the state government.
- What
- Adityanath presented the government’s claims about improvements in employment, law and order, agriculture, education, tourism, local industry and infrastructure.
- When
- September 3, 2026; the programme was held on Thursday, according to the article.
- Where
- The Panchayat Aaj Tak programme in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To outline the state government’s development record and argue that Uttar Pradesh is moving beyond its former BIMARU image.
- Government jobs claimed
- 9.5 lakh young people
- Employment linked to investment
- Nearly 65 lakh people, according to the chief minister
- MSME and ODOP participation
- More than 3.25 crore people
- Sugarcane payments
- Nearly Rs 3.26 lakh crore
- Basic Education schools improved
- 1.36 lakh of 1.46 lakh schools under Operation Kayakalp
- Braj visitors last year
- Nearly 11 crore devotees
- Airports cited
- 17 domestic and five international airports