Vigyan Bharati national convention at Varanasi
On 13 June 2026 the UP Chief Minister opened Vigyan Bharati's two-day 7th national convention at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He said science means public welfare, that UP's exports have crossed ₹2 lakh crore mainly because of its MSME sector, and that 96 lakh MSME units employ over 3 crore people. He credited ODOP for linking artisans to markets.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: UP MSMEs and exports. Quote 96 lakh MSME units and exports over ₹2 lakh crore, as stated by the CM.
13 Jun 2026