Evaluate the feasibility of the Uttar Pradesh government's target of making the state's economy worth $1 trillion by 2027–28. Analyze the roadmap proposed by the government and the associated challenges in this context.
Answer: India’s current GDP is approximately $3.7 trillion, with a national goal of reaching $5 trillion by 2027–28 and $30–35 trillion by 2047. In alignment with this national objective, several Indian states have adopted the ambitious target of becoming $1 trillion economies—among them, Uttar Pradesh is a front-runner.
Uttar Pradesh: Current Status of the Economy
- For the fiscal year 2024–25, Uttar Pradesh’s GDP is estimated at Rs. 27.51 lakh crore.
- In 2023–24, the state registered a GDP growth rate of 11.6%.
- Uttar Pradesh contributes about 9.2% to the national GDP, making it India’s second-largest state economy.
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UPPSC
- 1 Uttar Pradesh is one of the oldest origin places of Indian culture; discuss.
- 2 Analyze the historical background of the major revolutionary movements that occurred in Uttar Pradesh, and throw light on the contributions of the key revolutionaries who participated in them.
- 3 Active citizen participation is essential to ensure good governance. Analyze the efforts made by the Uttar Pradesh government to encourage citizen participation.
- 4 "Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a growing hub in the IT and electronics sector, competing with the country's leading IT centers." In this context, discuss the major steps taken by the state government, the challenges present in this sector, and their potential solutions.
- 5 Evaluate the impact of modern development projects like metro, smart cities, and expressways on the historical and cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh. Also, suggest potential measures for their balanced preservation.
- 6 Analyze the current status of protected areas (national parks and wildlife sanctuaries) in Uttar Pradesh and review the efforts made for biodiversity conservation.
- 7 The Uttar Pradesh Government's 'Mission Shakti' scheme reflects the government's commitment to promoting women's empowerment. Analyze the framework of this scheme and its potential socio-economic impacts.
- 8 Describe the production status and marketing system of horticultural crops in Uttar Pradesh. Also, highlight the key challenges associated with this sector and provide details of the major policy initiatives implemented by the state government for its development.
- 9 Analyze the development of transportation and its current infrastructural status in Uttar Pradesh, and evaluate its economic and social impacts.
- 10 How is the 'Har Ghar Nal Yojana' under the Jal Jeevan Mission helping to ensure safe and clean drinking water supply in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh? Analyze the social, economic, and health impacts of this scheme.
