Uttar Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone, emerging as India’s second-largest economy after Maharashtra in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) share, as per a report from online blogging platform soic.in. The report, based on Sensex and CSLA (Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia), credits Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s efforts in propelling UP to the forefront of the country’s economy. While Maharashtra contributes over 15% of India’s GDP, UP closely follows with a 9.2% share. The achievement marks a leap from UP’s previous third position in GDP share, prompting the Yogi government to aspire to make UP the top economy in the country.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged Maharashtra’s role as the “powerhouse of the Indian economy.” The report, presented in creative graphics, positions UP ahead of states like Tamil Nadu (9.1%), Gujarat (8.2%), and West Bengal (7.5%) in terms of GDP share. Karnataka (6.2%), Rajasthan (5.5%), Andhra Pradesh (4.9%), and Madhya Pradesh (4.6%) lag significantly behind UP.
The Yogi government sees this achievement as a stepping stone to further economic prominence. The social media platform X featured a creative depiction of UP securing the second position in GDP share, emphasizing the state’s rapid economic growth.
The report highlights Uttar Pradesh’s economic trajectory and its potential to lead the nation’s economy. As UP surpasses key states in GDP share, it positions itself as a formidable player, reflecting the impact of strategic initiatives and policies implemented under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership. This milestone is poised to fuel the state’s ambition to ascend to the pinnacle of India’s economic landscape.