Lucknow, Jan. 12 -- Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada on Monday said that after Delhi, Uttar Pradesh has now become a key platform for major national programmes, reflecting the state's growing role in India's development journey.

While addressing Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, Prasada said, "State's growth engine is moving forward rapidly and is contributing significantly to the country's overall progress." He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for India's fast-paced growth across sectors.

"India's technology ecosystem, including semiconductors and advanced digital infrastructure, is developing at an unprecedented pace. Network connectivity has expanded to...