Azamgarh has climbed from 25th to 2nd place in the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan, achieving a 92.67% success rate in loan disbursals. The district’s rise is credited to consistent outreach efforts, workshops, and direct interactions between bankers and applicants. The scheme, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, aims to make youth self-reliant through entrepreneurship.