171% Increase Since 2017, 24% Growth Over Last Year Lucknow – The Uttar Pradesh government has significantly increased the budget for the state’s police force, marking a 171% rise compared to 2017 and a 24% increase over the previous year. This boost aims to enhance the morale and efficiency of the police force while strengthening law enforcement infrastructure. One of the key highlights of the budget is the establishment of a ₹200 crore corpus fund for the maintenance of over 200 multi-storey police accommodations and office buildings, including elevators, generators,…
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Urban Development Minister’s Counterattack on Opposition
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister, A.K. Sharma, emphasized the magnificence and sanctity of Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 while participating in a discussion on the Governor’s address in the state assembly. He stated that devotees who seek divinity at Mahakumbh find spiritual nectar, whereas those looking for shortcomings see only mismanagement. The minister reiterated that the state government is determined to make Mahakumbh an historic, divine, and grand event. So far, 56.25 crore devotees have bathed in the Triveni Sangam, and more than 70 crore people have visited the…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Ministers Promote Mahakumbh 2025 in Gujarat
Lucknow/Ahmedabad: The Uttar Pradesh government is ramping up efforts to make the Maha Kumbh 2025, set to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, a grand and divine event. Urban Development and Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and Minister of State for Vocational Education (Independent Charge) Kapil Dev Agarwal took the campaign to Ahmedabad, where they invited the people of Gujarat to attend the Mahakumbh through a press conference, road show, and dialogue program. During their interaction with media, public representatives, dignitaries, and social workers at the…
Read MoreFunds released for Road development works in Lucknow
Lucknow: Under the State Road Fund Scheme, the Uttar Pradesh government has released the remaining amount of Rs. 5 crore 75 lakh 46 thousand for the approved and ongoing works of a total of 07 roads in various districts of Lucknow division. The necessary government order in this regard has been issued by the Public Works Department. In these 05 ongoing works, Rs. 02 crore 27 lakh 68 thousand for widening and strengthening work from km-1 to 16 (800) of Dhakrewa Mirijapuri Canal Service Road (Other District Road) in Lakhimpur…
Read MoreInvest UP Designated as Nodal Agency for granting in-principal Approvals for PSP Projects
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has granted in-principal approval for 1200 megawatt pumped storage power plant project of THDC India in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonebhadra district. The estimated cost of the project is ₹6600 crore. The project is expected to generate electricity for 6 hours and 36 minutes each day. As per details provided by THDC India, it is an off-stream closed-loop pump storage project. The project requires 300.55 hectares of land. For the operation of the project, an initial filling of the reservoir will require 15.031 million cubic…
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