Lucknow, Read: 'UP Dialogue' program was organized by Friends of UP at Essence Banquet in Hazratganj on Sunday. More than 100 youth volunteers participated in it. On the theme of 'A Decade of Uttar Pradesh', the changes in the state in the last ten years and the direction of future development were discussed.

Economics Professor MK Aggarwal, Professor Amit Kushwaha and Political Analyst Shashank Shekhar Singh expressed their views on economy, employment, development and social schemes. Along with asking questions, the youth also gave suggestions regarding the future of the state.

Pro. MK Aggarwal said that the state's GDP has grown continuously by two points in the last five years. He informed that the number of expressways has increased from one to ten and exports have also increased.

Shashank Shekhar Singh said that in 2017, the per capita income of the state was around Rs 52 thousand, which has increased to around Rs 1.20 lakh in 2026. He said that people in 65 villages of tribal society have been given ownership rights of land. Speakers described the participation of youth as important in the development of the state.