Yogi govt achieves double the development in 8 years than all previous governments combined in 67 years

Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh has recorded unprecedented growth under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, transforming from a once-neglected state into a key driver of India’s economic progress. With decisive governance and far-reaching policy reforms, the state has recorded historic achievements in the field of economic development.

According to official data, Uttar Pradesh’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has seen a dramatic rise. Between 1950 and 2017, the state’s GSDP reached ₹12.75 lakh crore. However, under the current government, that figure has more than doubled to an estimated ₹27.51 lakh crore in the financial year 2024–25. The state has now set an ambitious target of ₹30.77 lakh crore for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26.

In terms of growth rate, Uttar Pradesh has outpaced the national average. While India’s GDP growth stood at 9.6% in 2023–24, Uttar Pradesh registered an impressive growth rate of 11.6%, placing it ahead of several major states and reaffirming the success of the Yogi government’s economic model.

Notably, the growth rate is attributed to a range of factors — including infrastructure expansion, a focused push on industrialisation, ease of doing business reforms, and improved law and order, all of which have created a conducive environment for investment and enterprise.

The transformation marks a sharp contrast to previous decades, when policy neglect and administrative inertia kept the state trailing on many development indicators. Today, Uttar Pradesh is not only narrowing the gap but positioning itself as a key driver in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

The Indian Industries Association (IIA) has praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for creating a business-friendly environment in Uttar Pradesh through strong law and order. IIA Ayodhya Division President Pramit Kumar Singh said that the CM’s policies are helping the state move forward on the path of development.

He highlighted CM Yogi’s strict approach to maintaining law and order, which has played a major role in building a safe and supportive atmosphere for businesses. As a result, investors from both India and abroad are showing a strong interest in coming to Uttar Pradesh. He added that after investing in the state, business owners find it easier to operate and also feel much safer. This improved environment is giving a major boost to trade and investment across the state.