PM to inaugurate UPITS in Gr Noida on Sept 25 | Lucknow News
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) which will be held at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from Sept 25-29. Russia will participate as the partner country in the event, which aims to position UP as a global investor hub.This information came to light after a meeting was held on Monday to review preparations for the event. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who convened the meeting, said the first two editions gave new momentum and global recognition to UP’s exports.“UPITS is a global platform for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and exporters from sectors including IT/ITES, MSME, start-ups, education, agriculture, health, tourism, culture, energy, and ODOP,” the CM said.He said that this year’s event featured a special exhibition on the CM Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan, PM Swanidhi, and the PM Internship Programme. The CM instructed the departments to showcase their achievements to strengthen UP’s branding and stressed that buyer-seller meets should be arranged with support from CM Fellows. Entrepreneurs and craftsmen from UP honoured with Padma Awards will also be invited.Additional chief secretary, MSME, Alok Kumar, said, “This time, more than 2,500 exhibitors have registered for the event, and over 500 foreign buyers are expected to participate. Russia’s official delegation will attend the event while a Khadi-centric fashion show will be a highlight.”The CM directed officials to ensure that daily knowledge sessions were held on themes such as one trillion dollar economy target, electronics, e-commerce, FPOs, insurance, blue revolution, ODOP, and PM Jan Arogya Yojana.“Knowledge sessions should be organised with the support of APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, IIT-Kanpur, and leading industry institutions. Union ministers should be invited to special sessions and students of Gautam Buddha University be actively involved in the event,” he said.Calling UPITS an important platform with wide national and international participation, the CM asked all departments to ensure its success. He also instructed the Gautam Budh Nagar administration to make proper arrangements for traffic, safety, visitor convenience, and cleanliness during the five-day show.
