UP Aims to be India's 'Deep Tech Capital'
Why in News
On National Technology Day, UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced the state's commitment to becoming India's 'Deep Tech Capital', highlighting its growth in IT parks, startups, and manufacturing.
Background
Signals UP's strategic focus on high-tech industries for economic growth and job creation; aligns with national 'Digital India' and 'Startup India' initiatives; positions UP as a key player in India's technological advancement.
Key Figure
• May 11th — National Technology Day • 1998 — Pokhran-II nuclear tests
Key Facts
- 1National Technology Day: Celebrated annually on May 11th across India.
- 2Significance of May 11th: Commemorates Pokhran-II nuclear tests (1998) and the first indigenous aircraft 'Hansa-3' flight.
- 3Deep Tech: Refers to technology based on substantial scientific discoveries or engineering innovations, often requiring significant R&D.
- 4UP's focus areas for growth: IT parks, startups, and manufacturing sectors.
- 5Key IT hubs in Uttar Pradesh: Noida and Lucknow.
- 6UP Government initiatives: UP IT and Startup Policy (2017, revised 2020) and One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.
- 7Goal: To establish Uttar Pradesh as India's leading 'Deep Tech Capital'.
Exam Angle
Uttar Pradesh's ambition to become a 'Deep Tech Capital' underscores its strategic economic diversification towards knowledge-based industries, necessitating robust policy frameworks and infrastructure development.
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