Young entrepreneurs from Uttar Pradesh will soon get a global platform to showcase their businesses at the upcoming Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, scheduled from September 25 to 29 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. For the first time, beneficiaries of the Chief Minister’s Young Entrepreneur Campaign Scheme will be able to present their products to an international audience.
The state’s MSME Department has begun preparations for the event. Launched on January 24, Uttar Pradesh Day, by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the scheme provides interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh without collateral to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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So far, more than two lakh applications have been received, with 84,426 beneficiaries already sanctioned loans worth Rs 3,431 crore through various banks. This includes 60,005 men and 24,421 women entrepreneurs.
Among them, 53,045 belong to the service sector, while 31,383 are engaged in manufacturing. The MSME Department is shortlisting successful entrepreneurs who will represent the state at the trade show, participate in B2B meetings, and attend round-table discussions.
On CM Yogi Adityanath’s directions, the innovations and products of young entrepreneurs will also be showcased to international buyers during the event, offering them an opportunity to expand their ventures globally.