Doing business in Uttar Pradesh: It is popularly known as U.P., and it is situated in the northern region of India. The population mark of this state currently stands at 190 million. U.P. is so populated that if it were a country, it would be ranked at number 5 in the list of the most populated countries.
Climatic conditions
While Uttar Pradesh has a sub-tropical climate, regions within the state have their climatic differences depending on location. The temperature depends on the elevation of the location.. The Ganges and Yamuna rivers flow through Uttar Pradesh and meet in the city of Allahabad. Kanpur, Agra, Mathura, and Varanasi are other cities on the banks of these major rivers.
Economic contribution to the country
After Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh is the next largest contributor to India’s GDP and the figure amounts are about 8.17%. The state’s major contribution to the Indian economy is agriculture, which accounts for 46% of the state’s income. Uttar Pradesh is also famous for its small scale industries such as the Chikan (self-embroidered cotton) work and Zardosi (metal thread embroidered, often golden) industries.
Leading cities in Uttar Pradesh
The city of Kanpur is well known for the largest shoe manufacturing unit in India. Lucknow (the state capital) and Noida are two sought after technology hubs in the country. Meerut is not only known for gold ornaments but also for manufacturing sharp tools and sporting goods. Bhadohi and Mirzapur export cotton durries and carpets. Aligarh and Moradabad manufacture metal items of all kinds from brassware to padlocks. Uttar Pradesh also has many tourist attractions that are major contributors to its economy.
Education and transportation
Leading educational institutes include the Aligarh Muslim University, the Banaras Hindu University, The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, and the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh has 23 airstrips and 4 airports. There are domestic airports in Varanasi, Kanpur, Agra, Lucknow, and Allahabad. The state has the biggest rail network spread over 8,500 km.
Last updated: August 22nd, 2024
