Lucknow, Jan. 27 -- One District One Product (ODOP), an ambitious initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, today emerged as a model and a focal point in India's development discourse.

Began as a state initiative in 2018, it has evolved beyond a government scheme into a powerful example of district-centric economic transformation. Launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the ODOP initiative has demonstrated that policies aligned with local needs and traditional strengths can deliver visible and lasting results on the ground.

Officials here on Tuesday said the success of the ODOP model is clearly reflected in the state's export figures.

"In 2017, Uttar Pradesh's total exports stood at Rs 88,000 crore, of which...