How UP's One District One Product scheme transformed local economy

Each district is known for its unique product, like Moradabad for metal crafts

Aug 04, 2026

12:35 pm

What's the storyThe Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) scheme to boost local artisans and small-scale producers was started in 2018 and aims to promote one signature product from each district by providing skill training, free toolkits, financial assistance, branding support, and market access.

Over the past nine years, more than 1.46 lakh artisans have been trained under this scheme.

How UP's One District One Product scheme transformed local economy

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