Detail Factual Overview

Economy

• GSDP (2023–24): ₹24.39 lakh crore (~$300 billion)
• Rank: 3rd largest state economy in India
• Major Industries:
  • Agriculture (sugarcane, wheat, rice, potatoes)
  • Leather (Kanpur, Agra)
  • Handicrafts (Varanasi silks, Moradabad brassware, Firozabad glassware)
  • IT & electronics (Noida, Greater Noida)
  • Tourism and religious travel
• Industrial Corridors: Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Eastern Freight Corridor