Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a strong model state in disaster management and relief, with the government releasing ₹710.12 crore under the Disaster Relief Fund during the financial year 2025–26. The funds were utilised to provide swift assistance to people affected by floods, cold waves, fires, storms and other natural and human-induced disasters. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Relief Commissioner’s Office has intensified efforts to minimise disaster impact and ensure prompt rescue, rehabilitation and compensation for victims. Officials said the allocation has strengthened the state’s…

Lucknow: In a major policy shift aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and cattle welfare, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to transform 7,500 gaushalas (cow shelters) into Cattle Food Security Hubs under its new statewide initiative, “Mission Fodder.” The move seeks to expand the role of gaushalas beyond cattle protection to include large-scale green fodder production, boosting farmers’ income and reinforcing the rural economy. The initiative, launched under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will focus on making gaushalas self-reliant units by promoting scientific fodder cultivation in and…

Varanasi: In a landmark step towards strengthening animal welfare and public health, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Vedanta Group, to transform the city’s animal birth control infrastructure and move towards becoming a rabies-free city. Under the agreement, the existing Animal Birth Control (ABC) Centre located in Airdhe will be upgraded into a state-of-the-art facility. The centre will be operated and managed for the next 15 years by TAKO (The Animal Care Organization), Vedanta’s animal welfare…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Irrigation and Water Resources Department has launched a major initiative to reinforce the state’s irrigation infrastructure, aiming to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen the rural economy. In the financial year 2025–26, the department will undertake seven new drainage projects across five districts, alongside an extensive drive to clean 17,500 kilometres of existing drains. The new projects, approved at a total cost of ₹74.33 crore, will be implemented in Bahraich, Bijnor, Gonda, Hapur and Meerut. Gonda, Hapur and Meerut will each get one new drain project, while…

Lucknow: In the Budget speech for the financial year 2026-27, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna stated, “The Yogi government is moving rapidly towards making Uttar Pradesh a leading state in the field of green and clean energy. A provision of around ₹2,104 crore has been proposed for the development of alternative energy sources, which is more than double the allocation of the previous financial year 2025-26. This reflects the state’s commitment to energy security, environmental protection and sustainable development.” Under the “Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy-2022”, “Uttar Pradesh State Bio-Energy Policy-2022” and…

Budget 2026-27 proposes nearly 8% higher outlay for Energy Sector schemes compared to last year Strengthened rural and urban power supply, double focus on green energy, 22,000 MW target set Lucknow: Presenting the budget for the financial year 2026-27, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna stated, “Yogi government is taking concrete steps to make Uttar Pradesh a leading state in energy generation, distribution and green energy. The budget proposed an allocation of ₹65,926 crore for energy sector schemes, which is nearly 8% higher than in 2025-26.” According to the government, by December 2025…

CM Yogi briefs media about key highlights of the Budget Budget provision for tablets and smartphones under the “Swami Vivekanand Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana” “Uttar Pradesh AI Mission” to establish AI Centers of Excellence, Indian AI Data Labs and Data Centre Clusters Cyber Security Operations Centre to be set up to ensure secure digital transactions and curb cyber crime Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday addressed media in the Assembly complex and shared detailed highlights of the Budget 2026-27. He said, “The state government has made several important provisions to…