UP emerged from 'BIMARU' tag to become top-three economy through teamwork, technology: CM Yogi
Lucknow, July 3
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the state has transformed from being counted among the country's "BIMARU" states to emerging as one of India's top three economies over the past nine years, attributing the change to good governance, teamwork, and the effective use of technology.
Addressing the inauguration of the new state-of-the-art campus of the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Uttar Pradesh Administration and Management Academy (RUPAAM), the Chief Minister said the state's development journey over the last nine years reflects a transformation in governance and public perception.
"Over the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has emerged from the identity crisis it once faced. Today, the state has established itself among those where neither the government, the administrative machinery nor the people face a crisis of identity," he said.
Highlighting the state's economic progress, CM Yogi said, "Uttar Pradesh has moved from the bottom five to become one of the top three economies in the country. It has emerged from the 'BIMARU' tag, set new benchmarks in security and good governance, demonstrated effective crowd management, and shown how technology can transform the lives of ordinary citizens."
The Chief Minister said governance is shaped not only by political leadership but also by the functioning of the administrative machinery.
"Public perception about any government is determined by the working of the administrative machinery. Bureaucracy acts as the bridge between the government and the people. When that bridge functions effectively, government schemes reach the beneficiaries and people's perception changes," he said.
Referring to reforms in the Public Distribution System (PDS), CM Yogi said complaints about ration distribution were common before 2017 but declined significantly after the introduction of e-PoS machines.
"We installed e-PoS machines, and the complaints stopped. Technology solved the common man's problem. Today, the poor are receiving their ration, and leakages in the system have been curbed," he said.
Emphasising the importance of teamwork, the Chief Minister said, "Teamwork and a positive attitude will lead us to success. If we work in isolation, destroy the team spirit, or carry a negative attitude towards others, we will not be able to deliver results."
He added that innovation and better governance emerge when officials work collectively with a positive mindset and continuously improve administrative practices.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The "BIMARU" tag was such a stigma for us Uttar Pradeshwalas. Seeing our state in top three economies feels surreal. But I wish CM Yogi would focus equally on education and healthcare - my village's primary school still lacks basic facilities. Growth should be inclusive, not just economic numbers.
Teamwork and technology - exactly what we needed! I'm a MSME owner in Kanpur and the single-window clearance system has cut my paperwork time by 70%. Sure, there's still corruption at lower levels, but the direction is right. Delhi should learn from UP's governance model. 😎
I have relatives in Agra and they tell me about the crowd management during Kumbh Mela - that alone is a huge achievement. But 9 years is a long time and we still have farmers protesting, unemployment issues. The CM should address these ground-level problems more. Still, credit where it's due for the transformation.
Interesting to see UP's progress from abroad. I work with Indian IT firms and many are setting up offices in Noida and Lucknow now. The law and order improvement is definitely attracting investment. But the "top three economy" claim - what metric are they using? Would love to see the data.
As someone who grew up in Varanasi, I've seen the change. Our streets are cleaner, women feel safer even at night. The e-PoS machine thing is true - my mother gets her ration without any hassle now. But we need more job creation for youth. Degree holders still struggle to find work. 🙏
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