Lucknow, Jan. 15 -- Uttar Pradesh is not only rapidly emerging as a leading exporting state but is also setting an example as a new national model by linking exports to employment, investment, regional balance and inclusive development.
The latest example of this is the ranking in the Export Preparedness Index 2024 (EPI 2024) released by NITI Aayog. In this ranking, released today, Uttar Pradesh has achieved a remarkable feat, securing the fourth position overall and the first position among landlocked states.
In the 2022 ranking, Uttar Pradesh was ranked seventh overall and second among landlocked states. This significant leap in just two years is considered a direct result of the comprehensive reforms in the state's export sector and th...