Category: Uttar Pradesh

Reservation in Shop Allotments Raised to 5%; Pension, Assistive Device Support and Accessibility Measures Reviewed Lucknow: The eighth meeting of the Uttar Pradesh State Advisory Board on Disability was held on Tuesday at the Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Narendra Kashyap. The meeting focused on strengthening the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, promoting inclusive development, and reviewing the implementation of welfare schemes across departments. The meeting began with Principal Secretary, Department of Empowerment…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government held a high-level meeting to review fodder availability for livestock and explore innovative approaches to integrated rural development, with Agriculture, Agricultural Education and Research Minister Surya Pratap Shahi chairing the discussions. The meeting, held at Committee Room No. 44-Kha in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, focused on ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fodder for cattle and other livestock across the state while formulating long-term strategies to strengthen fodder security. During the session, scientists and experts from Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, Unnao, presented an integrated development…

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Lucknow: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected executive committee of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Employees’ Union was held in Lucknow, with Minister for Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture, Handloom and Textiles Rakesh Sachan administering the oath of office and secrecy to the office-bearers. The ceremony was attended by Joint Chief Executive Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Siddharth Yadav as the guest of honour, while R.D. Kuril was present as the special guest. Board officials and employees also participated in the…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma conducted an inspection of the Ghosi Cooperative Sugar Mill to assess its preparedness for the upcoming sugarcane crushing season, directing officials to complete all necessary arrangements within the stipulated timeline to ensure smooth and efficient operations. During his visit, the minister reviewed the mill’s plant facilities, machinery, workforce availability, contractual staffing, internal road network and other essential infrastructure. He undertook a detailed inspection of the premises and sought updates from officials on operational readiness, stressing that no shortcomings should remain…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Madhuban branch of the District Cooperative Bank Limited in Mau, describing the cooperative movement as one of the most effective instruments for strengthening farmers and revitalising the rural economy. Addressing a gathering of farmers, cooperative members and local residents, Sharma congratulated the bank management, cooperative society members and the people of the region on the completion of the modern facility. He said that stronger investment in cooperative institutions over previous decades would have…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed senior officials of the Food Processing Department to intensify efforts to train young people and farmers in modern food processing technologies, with the aim of promoting self-employment, entrepreneurship and rural economic growth across the state. Emphasising the sector’s potential to generate employment and enhance farmers’ incomes, Maurya said food processing is a key driver of value addition in agriculture and an important pillar of Uttar Pradesh’s economic development. He instructed officials to ensure that all training programmes are conducted…

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Lucknow: A major initiative aimed at developing sustainable mobility and advanced crowd management solutions while preserving Varanasi’s historic character was launched through the Sustainable Cities Challenge programme held at Hotel Clarks. Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma attended the event as the chief guest and underscored the need to balance heritage conservation with modern urban infrastructure. Addressing policymakers, administrators and urban planning experts, Sharma said Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, renowned for its unparalleled cultural, spiritual and historical significance. He stressed that…

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