The Gomti, considered to be a lifeline of Lucknow and one of Uttar Pradesh’s most important rivers, is witnessing a renewed and comprehensive conservation effort under the Yogi Adityanath government. The approach has moved beyond isolated cleaning exercises to a structured strategy centred on sewage interception, drain tapping, flow diversion, sewage treatment capacity and river…
Uttar Pradesh is steadily moving towards a new model of welfare governance in which technology is no longer confined to administrative back offices but is becoming an integral part of how citizens access public services. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government is increasingly using digital tools, data analytics and Artificial…
In Bundelkhand, where water scarcity has traditionally been one of the biggest constraints on agriculture and rural livelihoods, Jhansi is emerging as a testing ground for a new approach to water management—one that combines conservation, scientific storage, solar energy, micro-irrigation and modern farming practices.At the centre of this transformation is the India-Israel Bundelkhand Water Project,…
Rampur, Ghaziabad and Moradabad achieve 100% of their farmer registry targets as Uttar Pradesh crosses 2.5 crore digital farmer registrations Uttar Pradesh’s digital agriculture transformation is gaining significant momentum, with Rampur, Ghaziabad and Moradabad emerging as the state’s leading districts by achieving 100 percent of their prescribed targets under the Farmer Registry. The achievement marks…
Kanpur Dehat is experiencing development through improved infrastructure including roads and healthcare facilities. Kanpur Dehat, once largely identified with its agrarian economy and its proximity to the industrial powerhouse of Kanpur, is undergoing a gradual but significant transformation under the Yogi Adityanath government. Over the last nine years, the district has witnessed a development approach…
Bijnor is undergoing a significant economic transformation with government investment driving growth in various sectors. Historically located in the fertile Upper Gangetic Plains of western Uttar Pradesh, Bijnor has long possessed considerable agricultural and natural wealth. Yet its economic potential was constrained by inadequate infrastructure, limited industrial diversification and weak connectivity. Over the past nine…
Government assistance through the CM Yuva initiative enabled them to obtain loans and launch their enterprises From snacks manufacturing in Lakhimpur Kheri to a water plant in Etawah, government support is helping women turn entrepreneurial dreams into successful businesses. Princy Gupta starts a snacks manufacturing unit with a collateral-free loan of Rs 4.50 lakh; now…
LUCKNOW: Deputy chief minister of UP, Brijesh Pathak’s suggestion to people to not chase jobs but, instead, pursue self-employment, like driving an e-rickshaw or a taxi, has sparked a debate six days after he said so.It was at the launch of the Bharat Taxi in Lucknow, on Sep 23, that Pathak said that one can…
Small and marginal farmers in UP invest in long-term agricultural assets to build sustainable farm-based incomes. (AI image) LUCKNOW: In essence, the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana seeks to put affordable long-term institutional credit within greater reach of small and marginal farmers—helping them invest, diversify and build more sustainable sources of farm-based income.It is an affordable…
Rural women turn local skills into growing businesses (Representative image generated using AI) LUCKNOW: The story of rural women in Uttar Pradesh is undergoing a significant transformation. From managing household responsibilities and participating in small livelihood activities, women associated with self-help groups are increasingly emerging as entrepreneurs, producers and business owners. Their products, once largely…
