MotoGP event to help promote global automobile investments in UP, India: Adityanath
Adityanath said ahead of the MotoGP main event in Greater Noida on Sunday. He said this during his address at the Business Conclave ahead of the main race of MotoGP in which representatives of several major domestic and multinational companies participated, with UP government's MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan and Industrial, Exports Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta in attendance.
The chief minister said he has been informed that more than one lakh tickets have been sold for the high-pulsating motorcycle race's maiden show in India being held at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).
«More than 275 national and international brands are associated with the MotoGP event which include BMW, Tissot, Michelin, RedBull, Shell, DHL, Oakley, Amazon, Petronas, etc.
This race also provides an unparalleled opportunity for promotion of these brands and for dialogue with them,» Adityanath said.
«The MotoGP race is a major attraction for global automobile industry. Organising this event in UP will help explore the potential in increasing investments in the state and in India.
Our government will work with full commitment to explore these opportunities. On the other hand, for the development of sports and sportspersons we will get full support from the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,» the CM said.
He said Uttar Pradesh currently has a population of 25 crore and a large part of it is in the working age group.
He also stressed that UP is one of the fastest growing economies among the states in the country.
«The Buddh International Circuit was developed by the state government in 2011. It was known as the host venue for Formula One Grand Prix.
