Lucknow, May 10 -- World Bank President Ajay Banga emphasized that Uttar Pradesh's development is integral to India's emergence as a developed nation on the global stage.

During his visit to Lucknow on Friday, Banga affirmed that "a developed UP will serve as the foundation for a developed India," highlighting the state's critical role in the country's economic trajectory.

Describing Uttar Pradesh's manufacturing potential as exceptional, Banga praised the state's strong MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) presence.

The World Bank President specifically commended Uttar Pradesh's improved infrastructure, strengthened law and order, and enhanced connectivity.

These developments, according to Banga, have transformed UP into an id...