One District One Product (ODOP) Of Uttar Pradesh

One District One Product (ODOP) Of Uttar Pradesh: In a state as vast as Uttar Pradesh – a geographical expanse of 2,40,928 sq km, a population of 204.2 million people a great diversity in all facets of life lies there. There are varied terrains, diverse crops, foods, and diverse climates in the state of UP so very diverse community traditions and economic pursuits exist there. The great and beautiful diversity of crafts and industries in Uttar Pradesh is seen in small towns and districts known for exciting and astonishing products typical of that area.

The UP government’s One District, One Product Scheme aims to encourage such indigenous and specialized products and crafts. There are products in UP that are found nowhere else – like the ancient and nutritious Kala Namak Rice, the rare and intriguing Wheat-stalk Craft, World-famous Chikankari and Zari-zardozi work on clothes, and the intricate and stunning horn and bone work that uses the remains of dead animals. Asafoetida, Desi ghee, Fancy glassware, Bedsheets, Jaggery, Leather Goods are also produced in the various districts of UP.

The Key objectives of the One District One Product Scheme of Uttar Pradesh are as follows:

• Preservation and progress of local crafts/skills and promotion of the art.
• Increase in the incomes and local employment (resulting in decline in migration for employment).
• Upgrading in product quality and skill development.
• Transforming the products in a creative way (through packaging, branding).
• To unite the production with tourism (Live demo and sales outlet – gifts and souvenir).
• To resolve the issues of economic difference and regional imbalance.
• To take the concept of ODOP to national and international level after successful implementation at State level.

Here is the complete list of Products under the One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme of Uttar Pradesh.

One District One Product (ODOP) of Uttar Pradesh: FAQs

Q. What is the One District One Product Scheme of Uttar Pradesh?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh offers credit facilities and subsidies for promoting infrastructure development, providing seamless access to finance, initiating skill development and providing marketing assistance.

Q. When One District One Product Scheme(ODOP) was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh?
Ans. 24^th January 2022

Q. How many districts are there in Uttar Pradesh?
Ans.75

Q. Which is the biggest district in Uttar Pradesh?
Ans. Lakhimpur Kheri

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