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Uttar Pradesh Declared Crime-Free as State Plans Gems and Jewellery Park

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlights rapid law enforcement reforms and economic growth, urging the IBJA to develop a roadmap for a dedicated jewellery hub.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addresses the gathering during India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) conclave, at Clarks Avadh in Lucknow on Thursday. (ANI)

Overview

  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Uttar Pradesh is now crime-free and mafia-free, with police response times reduced to 7–8 minutes under the 'Safe City' initiative.
  • Every district in the state is now equipped with cyber police stations, forensic labs, and dedicated police units, bolstered by a state-level forensic institute established last year.
  • Uttar Pradesh's economy has grown 150% since 2017, increasing from Rs 12.75 lakh crore to Rs 30 lakh crore, with per capita income more than doubling to Rs 1.10 lakh.
  • The state has risen from the seventh-largest to the second-largest economy in India, transitioning from its 'BIMARU' status to being a national growth engine.
  • The government is collaborating with the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) to create a comprehensive plan for a Gems and Jewellery Park, aiming to boost trade, job creation, and exports.