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Artisans no longer migrate; they are showcasing their skills on their native soil: CM Yogi

Sant Ravidas Nagar, Oct 4 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state had immense untapped potential but was pushed into the “Bimaru” (ailing and backward) category by previous governments due to their regressive mindset.
"Artisans and craftspeople, who were once forced to migrate from Uttar Pradesh in search of livelihoods, are now finding a platform to showcase their skills on their own soil. Before 2017, businesses were crippled by riots, curfews, and anarchy; today, however, no mafia figure can threaten anyone by brandishing a pistol from an open jeep, nor can anyone compromise the safety of daughters and traders. The carpet industry now benefits from improved technology, design, market connectivity, and security. Bhadohi's carpets are carving a niche for themselves in the global market," he claimed
On Sunday, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Golden Jubilee edition of the 'India Carpet Expo,' held from October 4 to 7 at the Carpet Expo Mart in Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi).
He visited the stalls to inspect the products created by artisans and craftspeople. Approximately 250 exhibitors and over 450 overseas buyers from 65 countries are participating in this expo, including 106 buyers from BRICS nations.
The CM remarked that before 2017, an atmosphere of despair and hopelessness prevailed in Uttar Pradesh. The environment was unconducive to business due to riots, curfews, unrest, and mafia dominance. Artisans struggled to find work, and domestic as well as international buyers stayed away. By including Bhadohi's carpets in the 'One District-One Product' (ODOP) scheme, the government successfully connected artisans with technology, design, and markets.
The Chief Minister stated that exports worth Rs 6,100 crore are being generated from Sant Ravidas Nagar and the silk cluster. The silk clusters of Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur, and Varanasi account for 60 per cent of the country's total carpet exports. Sant Ravidas Nagar alone houses 2,500 MSME units with an annual turnover of Rs 10,000 crore. This industry has provided direct employment to over five lakh people.

He noted that 90 per cent of the carpets manufactured in the district are exported to various countries, including the USA, Germany, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Bhadohi's handmade carpets have also received the GI (Geographical Indication) tag. The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology has been established in Bhadohi to provide technical education and training in designing and dyeing for the carpet and textile sectors.
The Chief Minister stated that the carpet industry is directly benefiting from improved connectivity. With the extension of the Ganga Expressway as the Vindhya Expressway, it will be possible to reach Noida International Airport from Sant Ravidas Nagar in six hours.
The cargo facilities there will enable Bhadohi's carpets to easily reach global markets. Additionally, cargo facilities are available via the inland waterway between Varanasi and Haldia, as well as at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi.
The Chief Minister remarked that incidents of unrest, curfews, and riots no longer occur in Uttar Pradesh. No mafia member can threaten anyone by brandishing a pistol from an open jeep, nor can they compromise the safety of daughters and traders. As a result of robust law and order, the state has received investment proposals worth Rs 50 lakh crore.
Ground-breaking ceremonies have already taken place for proposals worth Rs 15 lakh crore, and industrial projects worth Rs 7.5 lakh crore are set to materialize very soon. There are 96 lakh MSME units in the state, and each unit is being provided with a safety insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh.
The Chief Minister stated that prior to 2017, there were approximately 14,000 factories in the state; this number has now crossed 35,000. Uttar Pradesh manufactures 55 pc of the country's mobile phones and 60cpc of its electronic components. The state accounts for a 60% share of the country's expressway network. Work is underway on six nodes of the Defence Industrial Corridor, and 12 private industrial parks are being developed across the state. Investors are being provided with every possible facility through systems such as Nivesh Mitra, Nivesh Sarathi, and Udyami Mitra.
The Chief Minister noted that over 600,000 visitors attended the UP International Trade Show held at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29. More than 150,000 B2B meetings took place, with the event featuring over 2,400 exhibitors and more than 650 foreign buyers.
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