Lucknow, May 9 -- World Bank President Ajay Banga met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister in the state's capital on Friday. The World Bank Chief is on day-long visit to Lucknow to attend a host of meetings and events.

Under the vision of CM Yogi Adityanath, the state is moving rapidly towards achieving the target of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement announcing the visit of the World Bank chief.

"By becoming synonymous with enterprise, advancement, progress and excellent law and order, Uttar Pradesh has cemented its identity as the 'growth engine of the country'," the statement said.

The interests of global institutions have been increasing and they are wanting to become a partner in this journ...