Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority has approved construction of Aditi Apartments, a large-scale affordable housing project comprising 1,392 flats in the Anant Nagar scheme.Ceared by LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, the housing complex will have an 18,411-square-metre group housing plot in Adarsh Khand of Anant Nagar and aims to cater to homebuyers from different income groups.Of the…
UPSRLM: How Uttar Pradesh is strengthening rural livelihoods through women-led SHGs Yogi Adityanath’s vision for the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) revolves around transforming rural women into empowered agents of economic change and self-reliance. He sees SRLM as a powerful tool to organize crores of women into Self-Help Groups, equip them with skills,…
For the seventh year running, Uttar Pradesh has frozen power tariffs. LUCKNOW: For the seventh consecutive year, Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has kept power tariffs unchanged in the state.The commission led by chairman Arvind Kumar and member Sanjay Kumar Singh, on Thursday announced the tariff order for all five state-owned discoms for the…
Arrested accused Avinash Shukla has revealed a meticulous plan to steal Ram Temple donations. LUCKNOW: Fresh disclosures by arrested accused Avinash Shukla have revealed how those involved in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft studied CCTV camera locations, entry-exit routes and staff movement patterns to siphon off cash during counting, Ayodhya police said Wednesday.Investigators said…
A massive cash-handling operation at the Ram Temple, processing up to Rs 75 lakh daily, is under intense scrutiny following allegations of large-scale donation diversion. AYODHYA: Behind the sanctum of the Ram Temple, far from the chanting devotees and winding queues, runs a massive cash-handling operation, one that processes offerings worth up to Rs 75…
9 years of Yogi government: How rural Uttar Pradesh was transformed into self-reliant villages Over the last nine years, the Yogi Adityanath government has pursued one of the most ambitious rural development programmes in Uttar Pradesh‘s history. Guided by the vision of “Atmanirbhar Gaon” (Self-Reliant Villages), the government has focused on improving rural infrastructure, expanding…
Uttar Pradesh’s Divyangjan Shop Scheme explained: Loans, grants and self-employment support The Shop Construction/Shop Operation Scheme for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), also known as the Divyangjan Dukaan Nirman/Prachalan Yojana, is a specialised initiative by the Uttar Pradesh government’s Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.It promotes economic self-reliance and rehabilitation by enabling PwDs…
The story of inclusive development in Uttar Pradesh: From welfare to economic empowerment Over the last nine years, the government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sought to redefine development in Uttar Pradesh by ensuring that its benefits reach every region and every section of society. Historically, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed wide disparities between…
Project Praveen: Uttar Pradesh’s vocational education initiative for government school students Project Praveen is a flagship vocational education initiative, unique in several ways, of the Uttar Pradesh government aimed at integrating skill development with school education. Implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) in collaboration with the Secondary Education Department, the programme seeks…
The transformation of urban Uttar Pradesh over 9 years: Housing, mobility and Smart Cities Over the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has undergone a major urban transformation under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The government’s approach has gone beyond expanding cities to creating modern, technology-driven, investment-friendly and citizen-centric urban centres. Urban development has…
