Day: March 31, 2026

Lucknow: Under the state government’s flagship “Mission Shakti” campaign, a series of extensive programs were conducted at district, block, and tehsil levels, reaching 29,193 girls. Female officials and motivational leaders engaged with the participants, providing guidance on life skills, self-defense, education, and career planning, significantly boosting their confidence and awareness. Sandeep Singh, State Minister of Basic Education (Independent Charge), said that under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, the government is committed to making girls empowered, safe, and self-reliant. He emphasized that dialogue and self-defense training under Mission Shakti play a…

Lucknow – Under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a revolutionary surge in women’s economic empowerment through the dairy sector. The “Lakhpati Didi” initiative has emerged as a transformative model, enabling rural women to become self-reliant while driving the state closer to a trillion-dollar economy. Through the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission (UPSRLM), over 3.25 lakh women across 31 districts are actively participating in milk production and collection, generating a total turnover of ₹5,000 crore. These women collect approximately 10 lakh liters of…

Lucknow/Baghpat – Pura Mahadev in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, has set a new benchmark in responsible and sustainable pilgrimage tourism, earning acclaim as India’s Best Heritage Tourist Village 2024. Under the state’s Temple Economy initiative, the Parshurameshwar Mahadev Temple successfully implemented a zero-waste system during the Mahashivratri celebrations, blending devotion with environmental stewardship. The initiative focused on scientifically managing offerings and festival-generated waste without compromising religious sanctity. Flowers, milk, organic residues, plastic bottles, ceremonial threads, and even discarded sandals were collected, processed, and reused, ensuring that sacred materials were put to meaningful…

Lucknow – Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya  attended the closing ceremony of the Late Radhika Singh Memorial State-Level Women’s Cricket Tournament at Sage Cricket Academy, Gomtinagar, Lucknow, inspiring young female cricketers and applauding their outstanding performances. At the event, the Deputy Chief Minister commended the players for their remarkable skill and determination, emphasizing that girls are now reaching new heights in sports. He personally interacted with the athletes, conveying his best wishes for a bright future and encouraging them to embrace new energy, confidence, and ambition. The ceremony began with…

Lucknow – The first phase of Noida International Airport, Jewar, was inaugurated  by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaling a historic step toward realizing the vision of “Developed India–Developed Uttar Pradesh.” The state-of-the-art airport is expected to boost global connectivity, create new avenues for investment, trade, and employment, and strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s position on the international economic map. Addressing the occasion, Sandeep Singh, Minister of Basic Education (Independent Charge), said that the project would serve as a milestone in the state’s holistic development. He emphasized that under the visionary leadership of Prime…

Lucknow/Greater Noida – The Skill India 2025–26 National Skills Competition was inaugurated with grandeur and enthusiasm at Gautam Buddha University, bringing together 650 participants from across India to compete in 63 diverse skill categories, representing 36 states and union territories. Addressing the gathering, Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, highlighted that skilling is a continuous process developed through practice, dedication, and self-improvement. Appreciating the participants, she stated that reaching this stage is an achievement in itself and all competitors are “Skill Icons”. She…