UP’s ‘Saksham Centres’ Set New Benchmark in Economic Empowerment of Rural Women

Lucknow: Under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) is establishing “Saksham Centres” across the state to strengthen the economic, social and educational foundation of rural women. These centres are emerging as a transformative model of self-reliance and empowerment, helping women become confident contributors to the rural economy. So far, over 1,900 Saksham Centres have been set up across Uttar Pradesh. To manage and operate these centres, 4,695 Financial Literacy Community Resource Persons (FLCRPs) have been appointed. These trained women…

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Prayagraj Commissioner Inspects Six-Lane Bridge Construction, Sets June 2026 Deadline for Timely and Quality Completion

Prayagraj: Prayagraj Commissioner Saumya Agrawal conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction six-lane bridge from Malak Harhar to Bailey, closely reviewing the pace and progress of the project. She directed the executing agency, SPS Construction India Pvt. Ltd., to complete the bridge by June 2026, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and the project timeline. The Commissioner personally visited the stretch from Malak Harhar to the banks of the Ganga River to assess the current status of work. During the inspection, Varun Varshney, Assistant Executive Engineer from the Ministry of…

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