Day: February 10, 2026

UP Government empowering rural women to become self-reliant

Arijit Bose

95.60 lakh families linked to ‘Self-Help Groups’, 27,892 women-led enterprises established by September 2025 Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Economic Review 2025-26 presents a detailed picture of the government’s initiatives and achievements in rural development, women’s empowerment and livelihood generation. According to the review, economically empowering rural women and increasing their leadership potential has remained a central pillar of the state government’s development strategy. Under the ‘Ek Lakh Mahila Udyami Karyakram’, 27,892 women-led enterprises have been established in the state up to September 2025. Under ‘Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana’, from 2017-18 to…

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Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the country with the highest tourist arrivals; an unprecedented 2.4-fold increase recorded in 2025

Arijit Bose

With a record 66.30 crore visitors at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh witnessed the arrival of 156.18 crore tourists in 2025 UP emerging as a cultural tourism hub, with development underway in 12 thematic sectors and 12 tourism circuits Development being carried out on the theme of ‘Tourism for Inclusive Development’; 49 eco-tourism projects launched Lucknow: Under the vision and guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Tourism and Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh is giving a new dimension to tourism activities in the state by conserving, promoting, and…

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If the Nation becomes Weak, Sanatan will face an existential crisis: CM Yogi

Arijit Bose

Chief Minister participates in the Murti Sthapana Diwas and Bhandara at Giridhari Nath Ji Maharaj Tapodham Ashram in Sitapur The Spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is a vow in the Life of Sanatan Followers: Chief Minister Sitapur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday attended the Murti Sthapana Diwas and Bhandara at Tapodham Satguru Giridhari Nath Ji Maharaj Tapodham Ashram. On this occasion, the Chief Minister once again cautioned society and said that if Sanatan becomes weak, the nation will become weak, and if the nation becomes weak, Sanatan will face an…

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All development works in wildlife-sensitive areas must adhere to scientific standards and environmental balance: Chief Minister

Arijit Bose

Scientific assessment of environmental risks and biodiversity mandatory for every proposal related to wildlife areas: Chief Minister Several development projects from various districts approved in the State Wildlife Board meeting No unnecessary tree felling in the name of development; eco-friendly technologies must be adopted wherever alternatives exist: Chief Minister Wetlands are a natural heritage; silt removal work must be undertaken immediately: Chief Minister Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that all proposed development and construction works in wildlife-sensitive areas will be carried out strictly in accordance with scientific standards, with…

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World-Class facilities at eco-tourism sites to be developed with private sector participation: CM

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that a comprehensive and time-bound action plan to be prepared to develop eco-tourism in Uttar Pradesh, positioning it as a key pillar of employment generation, environmental conservation and economic growth. The Chief Minister said, “The state’s rich biodiversity, forest areas and natural heritage hold immense potential for eco-tourism, which needs to be systematically developed on the ground. Active participation of the private sector should be ensured so that eco-tourism can be developed as a strong and sustainable industry.” Chairing a meeting of the…

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PM Modi Mounts Sharp Attack on Opposition During Rajya Sabha Reply on President’s Address

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | A charged silence descended on the Rajya Sabha on February 5 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi rose to reply to the motion of thanks on the President’s Address. Speaking amid intermittent opposition protests, the Prime Minister delivered one of his most forceful parliamentary interventions in recent years, launching a direct political and moral attack on the opposition, particularly the Congress. Modi’s speech went beyond a routine reply, framing the debate as a confrontation between democratic responsibility and what he described as the politics of hatred. Referring to slogans…

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Dalit–Brahmin–Muslim Alliance Formula Returns After 20 Years: Mayawati Bets on Social Engineering Again

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | After remaining out of power in Uttar Pradesh for nearly 15 years, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) appears ready to revive the political strategy that once delivered it a historic mandate. BSP supremo Mayawati is once again working to consolidate the Dalit–Brahmin–Muslim alliance, the same social engineering formula that powered her to a decisive victory in the 2007 Assembly elections. The BSP last ruled Uttar Pradesh from 2007 to 2012. Since then, the party has suffered defeats in three consecutive Assembly elections and performed poorly in three…

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