Author: Arijit Bose

Jaunpur: The state government is continuously working to make the state’s agricultural landscape modern, sustainable and profit-oriented. As part of this effort, the expansion of micro-irrigation technologies has been turned into a mass movement to conserve water resources and realise the national goal of “Per Drop More Crop.” Launched with the aim of tackling the groundwater crisis and bringing about a real rise in farmers’ income, this ambitious plan is today proving to be the cornerstone of the state’s agricultural revolution. In this context, Jaunpur district is emerging as an…

Lucknow: The soul of India resides in its villages, and agriculture is the axis on which village life turns. Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state and a major agricultural hub, has long been known for its fertile land and hardworking farmers. Under the able and far-sighted leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the work done by the state’s double-engine government in the agriculture sector is now clearly visible on the ground through the numbers. Since 2017, government policies have remained farmer-centric, and historic, transformative changes have been brought about…

Lucknow: The central government has taken a significant step towards making the business environment for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) simpler, more transparent and more favourable. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 7, 2026, after having already received the Rajya Sabha’s approval on August 3, 2026. According to the government, this marks the first major overhaul of the MSME Development Act since it came into force in 2006 — nearly two decades ago. The need for amendments…

“Government’s endeavour is that teachers get the academic support they need at every stage, from lesson preparation to effective teaching” — Minister Sandeep Singh Lucknow: Better teaching in the classroom begins with better preparation by the teacher. Guided by this thinking, the Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has released a limit of over Rs 3.81 crore for the 2026-27 academic session to provide teachers with essential academic resources. Guide books and teacher diaries will be made available for Hindi and Mathematics teachers of classes…

Shahjahanpur: The Uttar Pradesh government is effectively implementing a multi-pronged, strategic plan to steer the state’s overall agricultural landscape beyond traditional foodgrain production and towards high-value horticultural crops. By making the most of the state’s diverse agro-climatic zones, horticultural development has been made a key pillar for boosting farmers’ income, reducing agricultural risk, and ensuring sustainable rural livelihoods. This robust approach by the state government is not only strengthening farmers economically but is also establishing the entire state as a leading producer and exporter of horticultural products at the national…

Lucknow: Access to healthcare is considered truly meaningful only when every citizen receives timely, quality treatment along with necessary medicines at reasonable prices. The availability of affordable and quality generic medicines in the state has become an important foundation of health security. To provide people with quality and affordable medicines, the Government of India is setting up Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). The ambitious scheme aims to make quality generic medicines available to every citizen at affordable rates, reduce the unnecessary financial…