GORAKHPUR, Sept. 29 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged district and block panchayat representatives to take an active role in shaping Uttar Pradesh's future, calling self-reliant panchayats the cornerstone of the state's development. Speaking from Gorakhnath Temple during the 'Viksit UP @ 2047 Dialogue Series', he said empowered panchayats are central to realising the vision of a developed UP by 2047. Through an online conference with village heads and local body representatives, CM Yogi encouraged panchayat leaders to integrate income-generation models, promote innovation, and prioritise public welfare in their annual development plans. "Their participation will shape UP as a guiding state for a developed India by 2047," he said. A short film on the campaign was screened, and officials briefed participants on submitting suggestions through QR codes and a dedicated portal, noting that over 11 lakh people have already contributed. Awards will be given for the three best suggestions in each district and five at the state level. Highlighting the state's progress over the past eight-and-a-half years, CM Yogi said UP's GDP has grown from Rs 13 lakh crore to Rs 35 lakh crore, per capita income has risen from Rs 52,000 to Rs 1.2 lakh, and investment proposals worth Rs 45 lakh crore have been received, with Rs 15 lakh crore projects underway creating jobs for over 60 lakh youth. Women's workforce participation increased from 13% to 34%. The CM outlined a 2047 roadmap built around three themes, Arth Shakti (economic strength), Srijan Shakti (creative strength), and Jeevan Shakti (life strength), across 12 priority sectors, aiming to make Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy within five years. He noted that during the monsoon session of the state legislature, a 27-hour discussion focused on 'Viksit UP @ 2047'. Panchayat members have received booklets, letters, and campaign material to raise awareness at the village and ward levels. CM Yogi instructed that seminars on the campaign be held across all districts and block panchayats to turn the dialogue into a mass movement and stressed giving priority to innovation, income-generation, and welfare-oriented development plans....