IFC MD meets UP CM Yogi AdityanathIFC MD meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Virendra Singh Rawat

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed to supporting the economic development of Uttar Pradesh across different domains.

A delegation of IFC led by its managing director Makhtar Diop called upon UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow yesterday.

They discussed IFC’s role in enabling UP’s progress in infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and agriculture sector.

Yogi broached upon the immense potential and opportunities for development in UP, and emphasised mutual cooperation for comprehensive progress.

He said UP is witnessing unprecedented growth in industrial sector, and the state is progressing rapidly towards achieving its target of becoming a $trillion economy by 2028.

UP chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh focused on innovations and reforms in agriculture, and the state’s initiatives in developing solar parks.

Meanwhile, Diop reaffirmed IFC’s commitment to increasing its support and participation, especially in agribusiness and infrastructure development in UP.

He said UP is attracting private sector investment, and that IFC’s efforts are aimed at unlocking new development opportunities that can play a significant role in its economic growth.

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