Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17) and Annual Plan 2012-13 Volume I (Part Il)

Abstract

Uttar Pradesh is not only the most populous but the fifth largest state in India. It is located between 23°52’-31°28’N Latitudes and 77°4’-84°38’E longitudes. Geographically it is situated in one of the most fertile tracts of the country i.e. Ganga and Yamuna basin. Its population of 19.96 crores (census 2011) is 16% of the country which is more than that of many other countries of the world but occupies only 7.36% of the total area of the country. It produces not only sufficient food grains for the sustenance of its population but also fulfills the food grains requirement of other states and generate a surplus for export as well.