Overview

• He met traders and customers in Lucknow’s Hazratganj market and distributed pamphlets and banners explaining the changes.
• He said Uttar Pradesh, as the largest consumer state, stands to benefit most, citing relief for consumers, traders and entrepreneurs.
• He highlighted zero GST on notebooks and pencils, most essentials shifted to 0% or 5%, and full exemption for 33 life‑saving medicines.
• He pointed to GST collection gains since rollout, noting growth to Rs 22 lakh crore nationally and over Rs 1.15 lakh crore in the state.
• The outreach follows a similar walk in Gorakhpur and comes after the reforms took effect on September 22, the first day of Sharadiya Navratri.