Meerut, long regarded as India’s cricket bat capital, is rapidly transforming into a diversified sports goods manufacturing hub, with industry leaders attributing the shift to a combination of government incentives, modern technology and growing domestic demand for sports equipment. Backed by the Uttar Pradesh government’s industrial policies, including interest-free loans, subsidies of up to 50…
Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, known globally as the “Brass City”, has witnessed renewed growth in its traditional metal handicraft sector, with artisans and traders crediting the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme for helping improve skills, productivity and market opportunities. Industry stakeholders said ODOP support, along with better law and order and government initiatives, has helped…
Lucknow: In a bid to significantly improve export logistics and strengthen outbound shipments from eastern parts of the state, the UP govt has urged the Centre to revive the Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Madhosingh in Bhadohi district.The proposal was submitted by industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi at the Board of Trade meeting…
Lucknow: At a meeting with divisional commissioners and district magistrates on Wednesday, chief secretary SP Goyal said that 35 crore saplings are to be planted across the state under Vriksharopan Mahayagya-2026 on July 12, for which all preparations need to be completed before time.“Participation of school students should be prioritised. All departments should ensure geo-tagging…
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday distributed approval letters, cheques, toolkits and house keys to selected beneficiaries of various public welfare schemes in Maharajganj district.Yogi also performed the annaprashan ceremony for some children and presented them gifts. He also visited an exhibition at the event venue.Under the ODOP scheme of the industries department, the…
Minister Rakesh Sachan during TOI event Lucknow: UP has transformed from a ‘Bimaru’ state into one of the country’s fastest-growing economies due to improvements in infrastructure, law and order and support for small industries, MSME minister Rakesh Sachan said during TOI’s ‘Defining 9 Years of Transformation’ interview on Thursday.Sachan said that UP, once known for…
