The Uttar Pradesh administration and Quality Council of India, in collaboration with industry associations - ASSOCHAM, FICCI, IIA and PHDCCI, launched the UP Gunvatta Sankalp (Uttar Pradesh Quality Mission) at Lucknow on Thursday.

The Sankalp was inaugurated by Deputy CM of UP, Brajesh Pathak and launched by the Minister of Cooperation (IC) JPS Rathore.

Deputy CM Pathak, inaugurating the Sankalp emphasised on the fast-growing and changing face of the state, powered by robust law and order, a business-friendly environment, hefty global investments and a strong focus on social and governance reforms.

Despite the global pandemic, UP in the last five years ensured ease of doing business, investment (capital inflow), manufacturing and exports, unprecedented progress in employment, production and procurement in agriculture and allied sectors.

Pathak applauded the important role that QCI has in upholding the ethos of quality in making Uttar Pradesh the growth engine of India.

Resonating with the message, Cooperation minister Rathore said, "The feasibility of a USD 1 trillion economy was once questionable, but now it has become a distinct possibility with this 'double-engine' government. Good governance has had a huge impact on diminishing the mafia culture, and bureaucrats' perseverance has contributed to UP's achievement of moving from a BIMARU status to a state of achievers. This is attracting investment to the State. "

"The adoption of technology has been successful in reducing corruption and facilitating the transfer of benefits through initiatives like Kisan Samman Nidhi and PM Jandhan, contributing to changing the economy and overcoming poverty. However, the quality of products needs to be improved, and the adoption of technology must be ingrained in the DNA of every citizen. The QCI has a critical role to play in achieving these targets and ensuring quality every step of the way," he added.

"UP is the first state that we have chosen to launch the Gunvatta Sankalp. Through this initiative, QCI is increasing its depth into the grassroots to impact real change for improving the life of every Indian citizen," remarked Jaxay Shah, Chairperson, QCI.

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