Building on the momentum of UP Tak’s Viksit UP Baithak series across Uttar Pradesh, the fifth edition focuses on yet another important city – Prayagraj – bringing together policymakers, government representatives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians, healthcare professionals and subject-matter experts to deliberate on the city’s growth and Uttar Pradesh’s larger development priorities.
The fifth edition of Viksit UP Baithak, by UP Tak, will bring together prominent voices from government, industry, academia, healthcare and the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Cabinet Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Ganesh Chandra Kesarwani, Mayor, Prayagraj; K. Vijyendra Pandian, Commissioner & Director, ODOP, Uttar Pradesh; Dr. Vandana Bansal, Founder, Jeewan Jyoti Hospital; and Satpal Gulati, Vice Chairman, United Group of Institutions, among other distinguished leaders and experts.
The discussions will focus on critical areas shaping Uttar Pradesh’s continued growth, including governance and bureaucracy, healthcare transformation, women entrepreneurship, business and industrial growth, education and skill development, and One District One Product (ODOP). The conversations will explore challenges, opportunities and actionable ideas that can contribute to Prayagraj’s development while strengthening the state’s broader economic and social progress.
Commenting on the initiative, Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor, Tak Channels, said: “Viksit UP Baithak is our endeavour to create a meaningful platform for dialogue around Uttar Pradesh’s growth story. With every edition, we bring together voices from different sectors to understand the opportunities and challenges shaping the state. The Prayagraj edition takes this conversation forward by bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, experts, and community voices to discuss ideas and explore opportunities that can contribute to a stronger and more developed Uttar Pradesh.”
With Prayagraj emerging as an important centre of opportunities, infrastructure, education, healthcare and enterprise, this baithak captures the diverse perspectives and examine how these can contribute to the larger vision of a Viksit Uttar Pradesh. The discussions and highlights from Viksit UP Baithak Prayagraj can be watched on UP Tak’s YouTube channel.
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