Uttar Pradesh Expands ODOP Scheme with 12 New Products

In a move to further promote local craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, the Uttar Pradesh government has added 12 new products under its flagship One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, increasing the total to 74 products across the state’s 75 districts. This expansion reinforces the government’s commitment to empowering artisans, boosting exports, and driving the local economy towards a $1 trillion goal.

Why in News?

The ODOP Scheme launched in 2018 by the Yogi Adityanath government has recently been updated to include 12 additional products, aimed at widening market access for region-specific industries and generating employment. This step marks another milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s effort to strengthen its local economy and traditional industries.

Newly Included Products (May 2025)

Here are the 12 newly added products under the ODOP scheme.

1. Baghpat – Agricultural Implements and Accessories
2. Saharanpur – Hosiery Products
3. Firozabad – Food Processing
4. Ghaziabad – Metal Products and Textile/Apparel Items
5. Amroha – Metal and Wooden Handicrafts
6. Agra – Petha Industry and All Types of Footwear
7. Hamirpur – Metal Products
8. Bareilly – Wooden Products
9. Etah – Chicory Products
10. Pratapgarh – Food Processing
11. Bijnor – Rushes and Related Products
12. Ballia – Sattu Product

About the ODOP Scheme

• Launched: 24 January 2018
• Initiated by: Government of Uttar Pradesh

Objective

• Promote indigenous and traditional products from each district
• Enhance employment opportunities
• Boost local manufacturing and exports
• Contribute to the goal of making Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by 2029

Key Features

• Focus on one unique product per district
• Support through financial aid, marketing assistance, and skill development
• Encouragement for GI Tagging of products
• Promotion at national and international levels

Significance of the Scheme

• Helps local artisans and small businesses scale up operations
• Promotes self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) and Make in India initiatives
• Increases district-level exports
• Creates a brand identity for regional products
• Enables skill enhancement and income generation at the grassroots level