In a significant push to foster self-employment and entrepreneurial spirit among the youth, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, successfully launched CM Yuva Help Desks across 25 districts on Tuesday. This ambitious initiative aims to transform the state into a thriving hub for innovation and business creation.
Grassroots Implementation Drives Massive Participation
The program was meticulously executed through district industries promotion and entrepreneurship development centres, working in close partnership with UPICON (Uttar Pradesh Industrial Consultants Limited). This collaborative effort brought together enthusiastic participants from two key government schemes: the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana (VSSY) and the One District One Product (ODOP) training programmes.
Overwhelming Response Highlights Youth Aspiration
The large-scale event witnessed an unprecedented level of engagement from aspiring entrepreneurs across the state. Within just hours of the help desks becoming operational, a remarkable 1,072 applications were submitted by young individuals eager to avail benefits under the Chief Minister Yuva Udyami Vikas Yojana.
This enthusiastic response demonstrates the growing appetite for entrepreneurship among Uttar Pradesh's youth and their confidence in government-supported initiatives.
Government Officials Laud Initiative's Impact
Praveen Singh, Managing Director of UPICON, expressed his satisfaction with the program's immediate success. "The high number of applications received in such a short time underscores the tangible impact of CM Yogi government's policies at the grassroots level," Singh stated.
He further emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative, noting that "this will play a key role in positioning UP as a hub for entrepreneurship, creating sustainable employment opportunities and driving economic growth across the state."
Strategic Framework for Youth Empowerment
The CM Yuva Help Desks represent a comprehensive approach to youth development that includes:
- Streamlined access to government schemes and benefits
- Direct interaction between aspiring entrepreneurs and industry experts
- Integration of existing skill development programmes
- Localized implementation across multiple districts
- Simplified application processes for entrepreneurial support
This initiative builds upon the government's broader vision to transform Uttar Pradesh into an economic powerhouse by harnessing the potential of its young population through structured support systems and policy interventions.
