LUCKNOW, March 25 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said even as steps have been taken to boost tourism and give a push to economy in Uttar Pradesh, his government has also dealt a severe blow to corruption.

"Steps have also been taken to check leakages in the implementation of government schemes," said Yogi while speaking to media persons on completion of his 8 years in office.

A booklet titled "Utkarsh Ke Aath Varsh" (8 years of advancement) was released and a short film focusing on achievements of 8 years of Yogi government was played there.

"The state government celebrates it as 8 years of service, security and good governance," he added. The CM gave statistical data for progress made in various fields to ma...