A delegation from the PHDCCI, led by Shri Hemant Jain, President, PHDCCI, met with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji. The delegation included Shri Anil Gupta, Vice President, PHDCCI; Shri Saket Dalmia, Former President, PHDCCI; Shri Rajesh Nigam, Co-Chair, UP State Chapter, PHDCCI; Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General, PHDCCI and Shri Atul Srivastava, Regional Director, UP State Chapter, PHDCCI.

The meeting focused on exploring ways PHDCCI, as a Voice of Industry and Trade, can support the growth and development of businesses in Uttar Pradesh. The delegation discussed the importance of creating more investment opportunities in the state, building a closer partnership with the UP government, and increasing engagement with its members and industry stakeholders to achieve meaningful, sustainable growth across various sectors.

The delegation also invited the Hon’ble CM to inaugurate the upcoming 3rd edition of UPITEX, PHDCCI’s major trade event, scheduled for January 23-27, 2025, at IGP, Lucknow. UPITEX will spotlight Uttar Pradesh’s potential as a hub for trade, innovation, and investment.

Further, PHDCCI proposed hosting a UP Invest Meet in New Delhi to attract industry leaders and startups to explore investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in the fields of technology, manufacturing, and MSMEs.

In line with the state’s ODOP initiative, PHDCCI’s delegation expressed its support by offering to organize exhibitions and trade fairs that highlight the unique crafts of each district, facilitate ODOP product participation in national and international expos to expand visibility, and establish connections between ODOP artisans, MSMEs, and larger industry players. Through collaboration with e-commerce platforms, PHDCCI aims to provide ODOP products with a seamless pathway from local to global markets, helping to drive sustainable growth, create jobs, and enhance economic progress in Uttar Pradesh and India.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister appreciated PHDCCI’s efforts in promoting industrial growth in the state and extended his full support for these initiatives. The meeting reaffirmed PHDCCI’s commitment to creating a positive business environment in Uttar Pradesh.