The carpet industry remains one of UP’s largest employment generators. Bhadohi, an old sleepy town in Uttar Pradesh—officially named Sant Ravidas Nagar—has been synonymous with India’s finest hand-knotted carpets. The district’s intricate craftsmanship, passed down through generations of skilled artisans, earned it the title of the country’s “Carpet City.” Every handwoven carpet produced in Bhadohi…
(Representative image) Dragon fruit cultivation is part of a strategy to diversify agriculture, encourage horticulture, conserve water, and enhance farmers’ incomes. (Representative image) Dragon fruit cultivation is part of a strategy to diversify agriculture, encourage horticulture, conserve water, and enhance farmers’ incomes. (Representative image) Dragon fruit cultivation is part of a strategy to diversify agriculture,…
Cow protection, fodder development and overall growth of dairy were the priority areas of Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh since it came into being in 2017. Among several pro-active steps in the field included the “Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana” . It is one of the flagship dairy development initiatives of the Uttar Pradesh government…
Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna and one of India’s most important pilgrimage destinations, has undergone a significant transformation during the last nine years ever since Yogi government ascended to power in Uttar Pradesh. Under the broader development agenda of the Uttar Pradesh government, the district has witnessed improvements in infrastructure, tourism, urban amenities, connectivity,…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Lucknow fire claimed 15 lives; government initiated immediate action. Four officials suspended, three individuals arrested for fire lapses. SIT formed to probe incident; compensation announced for victims. The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a major crackdown following the devastating fire at a commercial building…
The Nirashrit Mahila Pension Yojana has emerged as a key pillar of Uttar Pradesh‘s social security framework. Through large-scale beneficiary coverage, transparent digital systems, Aadhaar-based verification, and Direct Benefit Transfer mechanisms, the Yogi Adityanath government has strengthened the implementation of the scheme and improved the delivery of welfare benefits to millions of vulnerable women. Conceptualised…
Photo credit: UP government Three years after the Uttar Pradesh government announced investment proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore at the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2023, the focus is shifting from signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to projects that have begun taking shape on the ground.State officials say investments in sectors ranging from defence manufacturing…
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) “traitors” who were “attacking the Constitution” every day and had allegedly sold the country’s interests to select industrialists, triggering a sharp political row in Uttar…
