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UP Chief Minister urges gifting locally-made products this Diwali
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to residents to prefer locally produced goods as Diwali gifts, aiming to boost the state's economy.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to citizens to choose locally manufactured products as gifts this Diwali.\nHe highlighted that buying state‑made items supports artisans, creates jobs and retains money within Uttar Pradesh.\nThe appeal is part of a broader effort to strengthen the state's small‑scale manufacturing sector ahead of the festive spending season.\nAdityanath also urged retailers to give greater visibility to regional brands, encouraging shoppers to opt for home‑grown goods.