Category: Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Villages across Uttar Pradesh are now brightly illuminated, marking a transformative shift in rural infrastructure and economic activity. Once grappling with severe power shortages before 2017, rural regions of the state have witnessed significant progress under the government’s focused electrification drive. Through the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, transmission and distribution networks in rural areas were strengthened, dilapidated lines replaced, and new substations established. Subsequently, the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana ensured free electricity connections to millions of households, bringing power to every home. Under the…

Exports doubled under ODOP Scheme, traditional products gain global platform, Budget allocation increased Government provides free training and tool kits to 1,31,000 artisans Artisans receive accident insurance coverage of up to ₹5 Lakh under Mukhyamantri Durghatana Beema Yojana Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) scheme has emerged as a structural transformation tool for Uttar Pradesh’s economy. Launched in 2018, this initiative has not only given a new identity to traditional artisans and local products but also provided them with market access, training,…

Chief Minister changes cover image on his social media account The head of the government that presented the biggest budget so far signals a ‘Naya UP’ Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath, the head of the government, that presented the biggest budget so far in Uttar Pradesh, has signaled the growing strength of ‘Naya UP’. After Budget 2026-27, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday changed the cover image on his social media account. By putting up his photograph with BrahMos, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conveyed the message of a ‘Hard Power’ vision. This…

Grand Lakshman Dwar coming up on NH-330A at a cost of Rs 3,970.50 lakh Entrance gate to be adorned with pink solid stone, enhancing the dignity of the Ayodhya-Gonda route Religious development of Ayodhya among the priorities of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ayodhya: The city of Shri Ram is becoming even more attractive and welcoming for devotees. A grand Lakshman Dwar is being constructed at a rapid pace on NH-330A (Ayodhya-Gonda route) to offer a majestic welcome to lakhs of devotees visiting for Ram Mandir. This entrance gate will not…

MOU Between AM Group and Invest UP; Target to achieve full operational capacity by 2030 Carbon-Free Data Center to be developed on 289 acres; Potential for thousands of high-skilled jobs Lucknow: In line with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to make Uttar Pradesh the country’s leading AI and digital infrastructure hub, a significant initiative has been taken with an agreement between AM Group and the state government’s investment promotion agency, Invest UP. Under this initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for the establishment of a 1…

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…