LUCKNOW, Jan. 25 -- Extending greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of UP Diwas, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the 'One District, One Cuisine' (ODOC) initiative would become Uttar Pradesh's new strength.

In a separate message posted on X to mark UP Diwas, Yogi said the state had broken free from years of struggle and policy apathy to emerge from the 'Bimaru' category and establish itself as India's growth engine.

Addressing the UP Diwas celebrations at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in the state capital, the chief minister read out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message for the people of the state.

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