 Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Jan 9: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, inaugurated Ashok Leyland's new EV manufacturing plant on Friday. The dignitaries inspected the facility and planted vermilion and Rudraksha saplings on the premises. Congratulating the Hinduja family on their investment, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for their trust in the Uttar Pradesh government, describing the project as highly significant for the state.
Recalling the situation prior to 2017, CM Yogi said, "Lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh was widely known, and investors were steadily withdrawing. After assuming office in 2017, the government reaffirmed that Uttar Pradesh is a land of unlimited potential. While some attempted to tarnish the state's image for political gains, Uttar Pradesh has today emerged as a state that converts its vast potential into tangible outcomes."
He added, "The transformation witnessed over the past eight-and-a-half years stands as clear evidence of this change." He said the inauguration ceremony itself reflects the growing confidence of industries in the state.
The Chief Minister noted that the plant currently has an annual manufacturing capacity of 2,500 units, which will be increased to 5,000 units in phases. He said, "The project reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to industrial growth alongside environmental protection, as well as the shared resolve to prepare for global challenges such as climate change and environmental disruptions. The electric vehicle manufacturing facility is part of these efforts and has generated direct and indirect employment opportunities for thousands of youth in Uttar Pradesh."
CM Yogi further stated that investments are now reaching all 75 districts of the state. Highlighting major improvements in connectivity, he noted that 55 percent of India's expressways are located in Uttar Pradesh, metro services operate in the highest number of cities here, and the state has the country's largest rail network. Two dedicated freight corridors pass through Uttar Pradesh, while logistics terminals and transport hubs are being developed across the state. The country's first rapid rail and inland waterways have also become operational in Uttar Pradesh.
The Chief Minister said, "Before 2017, Uttar Pradesh struggled with unrest and an identity crisis, but today it is a state of celebration." |
