March 17, 2026 - The Lucknow Tribune

Uttar Pradesh to Provide ₹1 Lakh Assistance to Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims

March 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major initiative to support religious tourism and assist pilgrims undertaking the arduous journey to the sacred Himalayan shrine, the Uttar Pradesh government will provide financial assistance of ₹1 lakh each to 555 devotees undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The assistance will be distributed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a special programme scheduled at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow on Tuesday. The initiative has been organised by the state’s Tourism Department with the aim of encouraging religious tourism and easing the financial burden of the demanding…

Trust and Technology Key Pillars of Uttar Pradesh’s Transformation: Yogi Adityanath

March 17, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A delegation of senior officers from the National Defence College, under the National Security and Strategic Study programme of the Ministry of Defence, called on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow and held an interaction on governance, security, and development initiatives in the state. The delegation included senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces, representatives of foreign militaries, and officials from the Government of India civil services currently undergoing training under the strategic studies programme. Addressing the delegation, the Chief Minister said that trust and technology have…