Jhansi, March 12 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared on Tuesday that Uttar Pradesh has transformed from a BIMARU state to become the growth engine of India, highlighting the government's commitment to making youth self-sufficient through entrepreneurship initiatives.

The Chief Minister was speaking at the inauguration of a joint credit camp for Jhansi and Chitrakoot divisions under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan in Jhansi.

During the event, CM Adityanath distributed loans to 1,070 beneficiaries and toured an exhibition showcasing the scheme's impact.

He emphasised that under this program, youth in Bundelkhand have received interest-free and collateral-free loans of Rs 5 lakh each, with a 10 per cent grant as margin mo...