India, March 10 -- Uttar Pradesh is becoming a key manufacturing hub of the country, said chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh during an event related to a multi-national firm that is investing over Rs.1,000 crore between 2024 and 2028 to create 3,500 jobs in the state.

Singh was speaking during the foundation stone laying event of an air conditioner plant and inauguration of an injection molding unit of Haier India in Greater Noida.

"Haier's growth indicates how global companies are partnering with the state to create business and opportunities. This project will bring more jobs and boost India's role in global manufacturing," the chief secretary underlined.

Haier's new AC factory will produce 2.5 million units annually, raising its tota...