‘A robust platform to empower young entrepreneurs’: CM inaugurates CM YUVA Conclave

He also inaugurated the exhibition and launched ‘UP Mart’, a portal for machinery suppliers, aimed at easing access to essential tools and equipment for startups. Also, 17 MoUs were signed in the CM’s presence to boost entrepreneurship in the state.

Underscoring the unique features of the scheme, Adityanath noted that it addresses the key challenges faced by aspiring entrepreneurs— lack of capital, training, and guidance. “This is not just a scheme —it’s a movement. A golden opportunity for every youth who has a dream but lacks resources,” he said.

Addressing university Vice-Chancellors and youths at the CM YUVA Conclave, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed concern over the growing disconnect between academic institutions and society. “Our institutions are becoming isolated islands, increasingly cut off from the people and government schemes. This disconnect is dangerous,” he said.

He pointed out that due to lack of information, many young people fall prey to fraudulent schemes, get burdened by debt and are often left with no choice but to migrate in search of opportunities. “But now, this cycle will end,” he asserted.

The CM highlighted several initiatives launched to revive Uttar Pradesh’s traditional industries, including handicrafts, cottage industries, and the MSME sector. “Today, there is no licensing requirement for the first 1,000 days of starting a new enterprise in the state. We are also providing an insurance cover of ₹5 lakh to support young entrepreneurs,” he said.

Reflecting on the 2017 Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra of the BJP, prepared under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said that a commitment was made to promote traditional industries through a dedicated scheme. Acting on this, a statewide survey was conducted post-2017, which revealed that every district had unique traditional enterprises. However, due to corruption, lawlessness, and large-scale migration, these industries had nearly collapsed.

The CM said that the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has helped boost Uttar Pradesh’s exports from Rs 86,000 crore to over Rs 2 lakh crore. “Earlier, Chinese products flooded the markets during festivals. Today, locally made ODOP items are finding a place in every household,” he added.

He also announced that products from Uttar Pradesh would be prominently featured at an International Trade Show scheduled from September 25 to 29, 2025, at the India Expo Centre in Noida. “The Buyer-Seller Meet held at this event has become a massive platform for showcasing the state’s potential. No one would have imagined such innovation and enterprise from UP just a few years ago. From four lakh participants in the first year to five lakh in the second, the show is pushing forward our vision of taking local products to the global stage,” he said.