Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the state has transformed from being categorised as a “BIMARU” state to emerging as one of India’s top three economies over the past nine years, attributing the progress to good governance, teamwork and the effective use of technology.
Addressing the inauguration of the new state-of-the-art campus of the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Uttar Pradesh Administration and Management Academy (RUPAAM), the Chief Minister said the state’s development over the past nine years reflects a significant transformation in governance and public perception.
“Over the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has emerged from the identity crisis it once faced. Today, the state has established itself among those where neither the government, the administrative machinery nor the people face a crisis of identity,” he said.
Highlighting the state’s economic progress, Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh had moved from the bottom five states to become one of the country’s top three economies.
“Uttar Pradesh has emerged from the ‘BIMARU’ tag, set new benchmarks in security and good governance, demonstrated effective crowd management, and shown how technology can transform the lives of ordinary citizens,” he said.
The Chief Minister said the success of governance depends not only on political leadership but also on the efficiency of the administrative machinery.
“Public perception about any government is determined by the working of the administrative machinery. Bureaucracy acts as the bridge between the government and the people. When that bridge functions effectively, government schemes reach the beneficiaries and people’s perception changes,” he said.
Referring to reforms in the Public Distribution System (PDS), Adityanath said complaints related to ration distribution were widespread before 2017 but declined significantly after the introduction of electronic Point of Sale (e-PoS) machines.
“We installed e-PoS machines, and the complaints stopped. Technology solved the common man’s problem. Today, the poor are receiving their ration, and leakages in the system have been curbed,” he said.
Emphasising the importance of teamwork, the Chief Minister said a collaborative approach and a positive mindset are essential for effective governance.
“Teamwork and a positive attitude will lead us to success. If we work in isolation, destroy the team spirit, or carry a negative attitude towards others, we will not be able to deliver results,” he said.
He added that innovation and improved governance are achieved when officials work collectively with a positive outlook and continuously strengthen administrative practices.
(With inputs from ANI)
