Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has said that exports should be increased from 1.25 lakh crore to 7.25 lakh crore in the coming five years in Uttar Pradesh (UP). UP is becoming the hub of handicrafts and handlooms.
“With a culture of competition and excellence, UP has enhanced its potential to become a model of India’s export growth story. UP is number one in exports in the country excluding the coastal states. In the coming five years, with the help of Central Government, exporters, artisans and the industries in Uttar Pradesh will get massive investment in various sectors,” the Minister said during the interaction with exporters and artisans on the sidelines of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Inaugural of Exhibition, Display of Handicrafts and interaction with artisans and exporters, in Lucknow, UP.
He called upon the artisans to showcase their artefacts and artistic carvings by using the latest technology and display the potential to carve India’s future.
Thanking the women artisans for their contribution in promoting the traditional art and craft, the Minister said that it contributes not only to strengthen the country’s economy but also help the women workforce earn a respectable living.
The Minister said that One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has been effectively implemented under the UP Government and has aimed to bring a holistic approach to promote domestic industry.