Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced special incentives for women, persons with disabilities, transgender individuals and entrepreneurs from economically weaker sections (EWS) under its new Startup Policy 2026, aimed at promoting inclusive entrepreneurship, generating employment and strengthening the state’s innovation ecosystem. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the policy seeks to ensure that economically and socially disadvantaged groups have greater access to entrepreneurial opportunities and contribute to Uttar Pradesh’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy. A key provision of the policy offers an additional 50 per…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed officials of the Rural Development Department to ensure the mandatory registration of construction workers with the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW) so that they can avail themselves of various government welfare schemes. Following his directions, workers who have completed 90 days of employment under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) are being registered with the BOCW Board. So far, 17.32 lakh workers have been registered across the state.…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries at his camp office on Kalidas Marg in Lucknow. Speaking on the occasion, Maurya said Gandhi’s entire life conveyed a message of truth, simplicity and public service and that his thoughts and philosophy continue to remain relevant. He called upon people to draw inspiration from Gandhi’s life and incorporate his values into their daily conduct. Maurya said Gandhi continues to inspire people across generations…

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Lucknow: The Information and Public Relations Department, Uttar Pradesh, observed the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri with reverence and dignity at its headquarters in Lucknow. The programme, held at the department’s auditorium under the guidance of Information Director Vishal Singh, began with Additional Director Arvind Kumar Mishra offering floral tributes to portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Officers and employees also paid their respects. Gandhi’s favourite bhajan, “Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye,” was recited during the programme. Addressing…

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