Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a major initiative to honour the legacy of former Union Minister Kalpnath Rai by redeveloping one of India’s earliest off-grid solar power projects into a state-of-the-art 5 MW Solar Energy Park in Mau district. The announcement was made by Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma on the occasion of Rai’s death anniversary. Sharma said the initiative would preserve the late leader’s contribution while reinforcing the state’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. The project centres on the 100-kW off-grid solar power…
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Yogi Government Considers Expansion of Flat-Rate Power Scheme for Weavers, Relief on Electricity Dues
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is actively considering major reforms to the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Powerloom Weaver Electricity Flat Rate Scheme to provide greater relief to weavers and strengthen the state’s handloom and powerloom sector. The proposed changes were discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture, Handloom and Textile Minister Rakesh Sachan at Khadi Bhawan in Lucknow. The meeting was attended by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Stamp and Registration Ravindra Jaiswal, Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj Danish Azad…
Read MoreYogi Government Ensures Adequate Fertiliser Supply for Kharif Season, Cracks Down on Black Marketing
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted availability of fertilisers for farmers during the ongoing Kharif season, with Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi stating that farmers remain the Yogi government’s top priority. He said the state is working closely with the Government of India to ensure timely supplies of fertilisers and other agricultural inputs, enabling cultivators to receive support from “seed to market.” Shahi urged farmers to complete their Farmer Registry based on their agricultural land records to facilitate hassle-free access to fertilisers as per…
Read MorePreparations underway for a safe and hassle-free Kanwar Yatra during the month of Shravan
Drinking water, clean toilets and seating arrangements to be available at bus stations on the Kanwar Route Additional UPSRTC buses to operate on major routes, including Haridwar Lucknow: The Yogi Government has begun preparations to ensure a smooth and safe Kanwar Yatra during the month of Shravan, commencing on July 30. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will operate additional buses for Kanwar pilgrims. A 24-hour control room will also be established to monitor operations throughout the yatra. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Transport Dayashankar Singh has issued…
Read MoreYogi Government to bring children left behind in studies back into the mainstream; Catch-Up Teaching Campaign to gain fresh momentum
Catch-up Teaching, NIPUN Lakshya, and IEC material to be displayed in all schools, BRCs, BSA offices, and DIETs by July 31 A 15-point strategy to be implemented for Catch-up Teaching, providing teachers with a clear roadmap The 10 Effective Classroom Teaching Practices and the Reading Campaign will also receive a boost Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to make the Catch-up Teaching campaign more effective to eliminate learning gaps in foundational education. Under the campaign, IEC material related to Catch-up Teaching,…
Read MoreTeachers’ responsibility has increased in changing times; they must teach students how to guard against social media misinformation: CM Yogi
CM launches the ‘Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana’ for Higher Education Department teachers and their dependents in Agra; around 1 million people to benefit Free cashless medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per year to be provided under the scheme MoU signed between the Higher Education Department and Punjab National Bank to provide teachers with a comprehensive social security cover Under the MoU, teachers will receive personal accident insurance coverage of up to ₹1.5 crore and ₹3 crore in case of an air accident Educational institutions must stand against…
Read MoreSamajwadi Party has an inherent hostility towards saffron attire: Chief Minister Yogi
CM Yogi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for 111 development projects worth ₹682 crore in Mainpuri Kanwar Yatra will be celebrated with full enthusiasm; Janmashtami festivities to be held across Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Ab Curfew Na Danga, UP Mai Sab Changa; there is no shortage of funds for development: CM Yogi Every national challenge now finds a solution in Uttar Pradesh; no one questions UP’s capabilities anymore Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “The Samajwadi Party (SP) had claimed that allowing devotees to participate in the Kanwar…
Read MoreCM Yogi Assures Swift Action on Public Grievances During Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple for the second consecutive day of his visit to Gorakhpur, assuring citizens that every grievance would receive prompt and effective action. Addressing people who had gathered with complaints and requests, the Chief Minister said, “Do not worry. Every issue will be addressed effectively.” He directed officials present at the public hearing to ensure the speedy resolution of all grievances in a fair and time-bound manner. During the interaction, CM Yogi met around 150 people seated outside…
Read MoreYogi Government Reviews Textile and Apparel Park Projects to Boost Handloom and Textile Sector
Minister Rakesh Sachan Directs Timely Implementation to Promote Investment and Employment Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday reviewed the progress of key textile infrastructure projects as part of its efforts to strengthen the state’s handloom and textile industry and position Uttar Pradesh as a major hub for textiles and apparel manufacturing. A departmental review meeting, chaired by Khadi and Village Industries, Sericulture, Handloom and Textile Minister Rakesh Sachan, was held in Room No. 80 on the first floor of the Vidhan Sabha’s main building. The meeting focused on the…
Read MoreShah-Yogi Meeting Signals BJP’s Early Push for Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 Assembly Elections
New Delhi/Lucknow: A recent meeting between Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has fuelled political speculation over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Although the Chief Minister described the 40-minute meeting in New Delhi as a courtesy call and shared photographs on social media, political observers believe the discussions were part of a broader electoral strategy. The meeting comes against the backdrop of several developments, including the controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in offerings at the…
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