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Yogi Adityanath Calls Uttar Pradesh's 25‑crore Population an Asset, Not a Burden
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:02 AM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state's 250 million people constitute a strategic advantage for development, rejecting the view that the sheer size is a problem.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that Uttar Pradesh's massive population of roughly 250 million should be viewed as a strength that can drive economic growth and social progress. He argued that the demographic scale offers a large workforce, a vast consumer market and political clout, which can attract investment and improve public services.
The CM dismissed narratives that portray the state's size as a hindrance, stating that effective governance and targeted policies can harness the demographic dividend. He highlighted ongoing initiatives in infrastructure, education and health that aim to convert the population advantage into tangible outcomes.
Adityanath's remarks were made during a press interaction, underscoring his administration's focus on leveraging human resources to boost Uttar Pradesh's development trajectory.
The CM dismissed narratives that portray the state's size as a hindrance, stating that effective governance and targeted policies can harness the demographic dividend. He highlighted ongoing initiatives in infrastructure, education and health that aim to convert the population advantage into tangible outcomes.
Adityanath's remarks were made during a press interaction, underscoring his administration's focus on leveraging human resources to boost Uttar Pradesh's development trajectory.