Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared 2026 a pivotal year for the state's technological advancement, aiming to establish it as a global hub for artificial intelligence and the digital economy. Key initiatives include developing AI cities in Lucknow and Noida, setting up a 3,700 crore semiconductor unit in Jewar, and attracting 30,000 crore in data center investments. The 'AI Pragya' program is training over 10 lakh citizens in AI skills to foster job creation and position Uttar Pradesh as a future-ready investment destination.