Uttar Pradesh is at the heart of India’s IT revolution, powered by rapid digital transformation since 2017. The state’s investor-friendly policies attract global tech firms, making it a top mobile phone manufacturing hub. Digital healthcare initiatives, including e-prescriptions and patient records, are advancing fast. With growing focus on Artificial Intelligence, UP is set to lead India’s digital future. This summit will further accelerate the state’s IT growth journey.

Brajesh Pathak

Deputy Chief Minister
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Since 2014, visionary initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, and Startup India have driven India’s march toward Vikshit Bharat 2047. Uttar Pradesh, under CM Yogi Adityanath, is spearheading this mission through transformative IT & electronics policies, attractive incentives, and Electronics Manufacturing Clusters in Greater Noida—70% complete and set to generate 70,000+ jobs. With advancements in semiconductors and AI, UP is emerging as a key pillar of India’s digital and self-reliant growth.

Sunil Kumar Sharma

Minister of IT & Electronics
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is driving innovation with major initiatives like a new Centre of Excellence in Gorakhpur with TCS for drone tech, cybersecurity, 3D printing, and space tech. The state has the largest MSME base and a rapidly growing startup ecosystem. Awasthi urged Elets eGov Magazine to dedicate a section to UP to highlight its progressive policies and investment potential, reaffirming government support for innovators and entrepreneurs shaping the state’s future.

Awanish Awasthi

Advisor to CM
Government of Uttar Pradesh

“Smartness” means achieving more with less through technology—optimizing resources to improve citizen convenience and harmony. “Livability” ensures a high quality of life, while “Affordability” promotes inclusive growth and equal opportunity. Urban areas drive economic growth, and technology enables sustainable planning. With progressive policies and tech-driven governance, Uttar Pradesh is witnessing rapid transformation and is steadily progressing toward its ambitious goal of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy, setting a benchmark for smart and sustainable development in India.

Durga Shanker Mishra

Chief Secretary
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh’s education ecosystem—2.5 lakh schools, 4 crore students, 26 lakh teachers—is undergoing a digital revolution. With 1,700 PM SHRI Schools, 75 Abhyudaya Vidyalayas, 18 ATAL Schools, and 57 CM Composite Schools, IT integration through smart classes and labs is transforming learning. Initiatives like 743 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas uplift marginalized girls. UP is setting benchmarks in education innovation and infrastructure.

Dr. M. K. Shanmuga Sundaram

Principal Secretary, Basic Education
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is fast becoming India’s IT & Electronics powerhouse! Guided by CM Yogi Adityanath’s vision, the state has launched five progressive policies—IT, Startup, Semiconductor, Data Center, and GCC—fueling rapid investment and innovation. With ₹72,000 crore exports and 3 lakh+ IT professionals, UP’s IT sector now enjoys “industry status,” enabling land at industrial rates and power rebates—making it India’s next big tech hub.

Ravi Ranjan

Managing Director
UP Electronics Corporation Ltd.

The UP government’s Diksha app is transforming classrooms into interactive learning spaces, bringing practical knowledge to students beyond just theory. With over 10,000 lectures created by the SCRT and support from partners, the app offers rich educational content. Pocketbooks have also been developed for both teachers and students, providing easy access to learning resources from home—a crucial support launched during COVID. Additionally, more than 2,09,000 tablets have been distributed across schools, enhancing digital education and assessments statewide.

Ekta Singh

Additional State Project Director
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Government of Uttar Pradesh

IT integration is transforming metro operations, improving efficiency and passenger convenience. UPMRCL’s apps and APIs enable seamless ticketing via credit/debit and NCMC cards usable across metros nationwide. Advanced CCTV systems enhance security, earning national recognition for passenger satisfaction. The integrated system also helps return lost valuables and reunite families, showcasing how technology ensures safe, efficient, and passenger-friendly metro travel.

Sushil Kumar

Managing Director
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRCL)

ICT initiatives like the Smart Ganna Kisan app are empowering 46 lakh sugarcane farmers across Uttar Pradesh. The platform enables farmers to track crop status, payments, and services digitally, eliminating the need for physical visits to government offices. This digital transformation ensures transparency, efficiency, and timely support for small-scale farmers, driving inclusion and productivity in the sugarcane sector.

Kumar Vineet

Managing Director
U.P. Cooperative Sugar Factories Federation Ltd.

AI’s rapid evolution is transforming governance through advanced computing and self-learning systems. Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Microsoft, has trained 500 officers through a three-tier AI skilling program. The ‘Voice First’ initiative uses AI to process vast government datasets for efficient public service delivery. With its extensive data resources, the government is leveraging AI to enhance citizen services and promote smarter, data-driven governance.

Neha Jain

Special Secretary
IT & Electronics Dept & MD, UPDESCO