Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state's strong security environment and zero-tolerance policy towards crime have disturbed those who once saw crime as a profession.

The chief minister was speaking at the inauguration of a new soft drink bottling and dairy product plant by Varun Beverages, a franchisee of PepsiCo, which was set up with an investment of Rs 1,170 crore near the Gorakhpur Link Expressway.

"The state's strong security environment and zero-tolerance policy towards crime have disturbed those who once saw crime as a profession. Investment flourishes only in a secure environment. If people don't feel safe, their capital will also not be safe," he said.

Stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the youth to focus more on entrepreneurship instead of jobs, he said entrepreneurship is the most important medium to get more opportunities for employment.

Adityanath said the developed countries have prioritized entrepreneurship, research and innovation, adding investment creates crucial job opportunities for the youth and helps fulfill the aspirations of people.