PM Modi Inaugurates UP International Trade Show

Lucknow, Sep 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), to be held from September 25-29, with Russia participating as the partner country, an official statement said on Monday.

Reviewing preparations for the event, which will be held at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the first two editions had given new momentum and global recognition to UP's exports.

He described UPITS as 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 directed that this year's event feature a special exhibition on the CM Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan, PM Swanidhi and the PM Internship Program.

He asked departments to showcase their achievements to strengthen UP's branding, and stressed arranging buyer-seller meets with support from CM Fellows. Entrepreneurs and craftsmen from UP honoured with Padma Awards will also be specially invited.

Additional Chief Secretary, MSME informed that this time more than 2500 exhibitors have registered for the event, and over 500 foreign buyers are expected to participate in it. Russia's official delegation will attend, while a Khadi-centric fashion show will be a highlight, according to the statement.

The CM further directed that daily knowledge sessions be held on themes such as the USD 1 trillion economy target, electronics, e-commerce, FPOs, insurance, blue revolution, ODOP and PM Jan Arogya Yojana.

The Chief Minister said knowledge sessions should be organized with the support of APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, IIT Kanpur and leading industry institutions. He directed that Union Ministers be invited to special sessions and that students of Gautam Buddha University be actively involved in the event.