Lucknow, April 10 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called for time-bound action to position the state as the country's "deep-tech capital" under the vision "Innovate in UP, Scale for the World".
According to a press statement, at a high-level meeting, Adityanath emphasised growth in sectors such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, drones, green hydrogen, cyber security, and med-tech, while stressing stronger industry-research coordination to scale innovation and generate employment.
A presentation by Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal highlighted ongoing work in med-tech, including a proposed institute under the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology, the construction of which is expected to begin in November.
The chief minister directed for expediting green-hydrogen initiatives and discussed setting up a first-of-its-kind institutional centre for clinical validation in Ayurveda to promote scientific research and global acceptance.
He also stressed developing Uttar Pradesh as a hub of indigenous drone manufacturing and advancing quantum research. The proposed "UP Deep-Tech Hub" in Noida will serve as a central platform for startups, research, and industry, with a focus on "research at IIT-Kanpur and deployment from Noida," the statement said.
Adityanath directed officials to ensure the swift implementation of all projects to establish the state as a leader in deep-tech innovation.