Day: April 24, 2026

Government to Procure Weather-Damaged Wheat at MSP, Farmers Assured Full Price

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant relief to farmers affected by unseasonal rains, the government has announced that even damaged wheat will be procured at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) without any deduction. The decision is expected to benefit thousands of cultivators across Uttar Pradesh, where adverse weather conditions have impacted crop quality during the ongoing rabi marketing season 2026–27. The move comes following directives from the Government of India and a request from the state administration to safeguard farmers’ incomes. With widespread reports of discoloured and shrivelled grains due to untimely…

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UP Moves to Fully Digitise Education: APAAR+ Mission Tracks Every Student Online

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major push toward digital governance in education, the government of Uttar Pradesh has launched an ambitious initiative under the APAAR+ (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) mission to bring every student onto a unified digital platform. The move aims to ensure that no child is left out of the education system while enabling real-time monitoring of academic progress, attendance, and performance. Spearheaded under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative introduces a unique digital ID for each student, effectively creating a lifelong academic record. This ID…

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