Category: Uttar Pradesh

₹637.84 crore to convert farmers’ diesel pump sets into solar pumps ₹2,400 crore for uninterrupted power supply to private tubewells ₹2,832 crore for horticulture and food processing Livestock: ₹2,000 crore for care and maintenance of stray cattle Fisheries: ₹100 crore for new schemes including modern fish wholesale markets, integrated aqua parks and fish processing centers Food & Civil Supplies: ₹20,124 crore for various schemes Dairy Development: New dairy plant in Mathura with capacity increased from 30,000 to 1 lakh liters per day Lucknow: Presenting the Budget for 2026-27 in the…

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Major step towards employment generation through industrial expansion, FDI attraction, and Defence Corridor Provision of 5,000 crore for Chief Minister Industrial Area Scheme, 2,374 crore for youth empowerment, and 2,000 crore for Atal Infrastructure Mission Industrial corridor expansion gains new momentum through expressway network Increased budget provisions for link expressways and greenfield routes Bio-plastic industrial policy to promote green industrial ecosystem Lucknow: In the budget for the financial year 2026-27, the state government proposes a provision of 27,103 crore rupees, giving priority to infrastructure and industrial development. This amount is…

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Proposal of Rs 5,544 crore and Rs 4,580 crore for VB G Ram G and National Rural Livelihood Mission Lucknow: Rural development has been given priority in the Budget 2026-27. A proposal is made to spend Rs 25,500 crore to accelerate housing, roads and livelihood generation along with fulfilling the basic needs of villages. A total provision of Rs 25,500 crore is proposed for rural development schemes. Out of this, Rs 4,580 crore has been allocated for the National Rural Livelihood Mission and Rs 5,544 crore for the VB G…

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Lucknow: Industry leaders across sectors have welcomed the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27, describing it as a forward-looking and growth-oriented blueprint that significantly strengthens the state’s infrastructure, industrial ecosystem and employment potential. With a sharp focus on roads, railways, expressways, MSMEs and new industrial areas, the budget has been termed a decisive step towards achieving the vision of a Developed India by 2047 and Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious USD 1 trillion economy target. Abhishek Saraff, Vice-Chairman, CII Uttar Pradesh and Managing Director, Avadh Rail Infra Ltd, said the budget has reinforced the…

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Co-Chair Hasan Yaqoob Commends Future-Focused Vision Driving Employment, Innovation & Industrial Growth Lucknow: ASSOCHAM Uttar Pradesh State Development Council today applauded the state government’s presentation of the largest budget in UP’s history, describing it as a transformative roadmap that positions the state at the forefront of India’s economic resurgence. Hasan Yaqoob, Co-Chair, ASSOCHAM Uttar Pradesh State Development Council, stated: “The ₹9,12,696 crore budget presented by Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna is not merely a financial statement—it is a strategic vision document that demonstrates the Yogi Adityanath government’s commitment to making…

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Lucknow: On the 7th of February 2026, the Annual Sports Day of Akhilesh Das Gupta School was organized with great enthusiasm, energy, and sporting spirit on the school campus. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of students from Nursery to Grade VII and was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, parents, teachers, and staff members. The programme commenced with a warm welcome to the honourable Chief Guest Dr. R.P Singh, Director Sports U.P, Ex. Captain Indian Hockey Team, an Olympian, presently Chief selector of Indian Hockey team. General secretary…

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Lucknow — Ahead of the holy festival of Maha Shivratri, the Awadh Ladies Club organised a soulful Shiv Bhajan Sandhya, creating an atmosphere of devotion and cultural harmony. The programme began with Jyoti Kaul recalling the club’s rich journey since 1978 and paying tribute to the contributions of late women members. The event saw the presence of Pratima Bajpai, Reena Singh, Geeta Khanna, Rekha Agrawal and Jyoti Kaul on the dais. The programme was conducted by Dr Sarojini, who praised the collective efforts of the club’s members. A series of…

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Lucknow: UP’s Budget 2026–27, tabled recently, is being viewed positively by industry leaders for its strong emphasis on industrialisation, MSMEs and infrastructure development. With an outlay of over ₹9.12 lakh crore, the budget includes ₹27,103 crore for industrial development, ₹3,822 crore for MSMEs, and flagship initiatives such as the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan. This marks the 10th consecutive budget of the state, reflecting continuity in its vision to position Uttar Pradesh as a major industrial economy of the country. The Indo American Chamber of Commerce has praised the budget…

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95.60 lakh families linked to ‘Self-Help Groups’, 27,892 women-led enterprises established by September 2025 Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Economic Review 2025-26 presents a detailed picture of the government’s initiatives and achievements in rural development, women’s empowerment and livelihood generation. According to the review, economically empowering rural women and increasing their leadership potential has remained a central pillar of the state government’s development strategy. Under the ‘Ek Lakh Mahila Udyami Karyakram’, 27,892 women-led enterprises have been established in the state up to September 2025. Under ‘Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana’, from 2017-18 to…

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With a record 66.30 crore visitors at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh witnessed the arrival of 156.18 crore tourists in 2025 UP emerging as a cultural tourism hub, with development underway in 12 thematic sectors and 12 tourism circuits Development being carried out on the theme of ‘Tourism for Inclusive Development’; 49 eco-tourism projects launched Lucknow: Under the vision and guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Tourism and Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh is giving a new dimension to tourism activities in the state by conserving, promoting, and…

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