22-05-2025
IFS delegation explores UP's biz potential
Lucknow: A delegation of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers from 2013-14 is exploring UP's initiatives in trade, exports, tourism and skill development. The visit, organised in coordination with Invest UP, aims to enhance global awareness of Uttar Pradesh's policies and position the state as a premier destination for investment, employment and inbound tourism.
As part of the same, the delegation visited the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM), where senior officials, including principal secretary Hari Om, led discussions on aligning skill development with international standards and expanding global employment prospects through high-quality training programmes like 'Special Project Praveen' and rural skill initiatives.
Later, the officers interacted with officials in the state tourism department, where they were apprised of the state's 12 mega tourism circuits.
, including the Spiritual Triangle of Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj, and the Buddhist circuit, which attracts global pilgrims. The discussions centred on collaborative efforts between embassies and the tourism department to enhance UP's visibility on the global tourism map and attract high-value foreign travelers.
Earlier, on May 21, the delegation gathered information on the flagship scheme, One District One Product (ODOP), and the upcoming Export Policy 2025, besides meeting officials in the IT and electronics department.
