India, July 4 -- LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday asserted that expressways are the backbone of the state's economy growth while launching 27 integrated manufacturing and logistics clusters (IMLCs) across 26 districts in the state.

These clusters, expected to boost economic development and attract global investment, will be established along five expressways, spanning over 13,240 acres of land. The launch of IMLCs marks a significant step in UP's industrial development, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making the state a hub for industrial growth.

The IMLCs will be a role model for the rest of the country. These will utilise the state's extensive expressway network, enhancing logistics and reducin...