FICCI holds national meet in UP after 38 yrs; President Subhrakant Panda lauds growth under Yogi

By Rupashree Saxsena

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 30: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), India’s apex business chamber, on Tuesday held its National Executive Committee Meeting at Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh after a gap of 38 years.

Addressing the members, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath talked about the state’s transformation on the back of conducive environment for business including law and order, proactive policies, and large investment in infrastructure to attract investment.

In his remarks Subhrakant Panda, President – FICCI, highlighted the rapid growth of the country’s largest State and third largest economy which has a young population and is set to become a large consumption centre.

He congratulated the Chief Minister Yogi for significant investments flowing to the state, with data showing U.P. has a 16.2 per cent share of financing sanctioned by banks and financial institutions.