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UP minister urges public to worship cow on this Valentine's Day

An Uttar Pradesh Minister on Sunday asked the people of the state to celebrate Valentine's Day by offering cows "gud and roti" and taking their blessings. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) had last Monday appealed to the public to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day'. The directive was later cancelled after the move became the subject of memes on social media. "Valentine's day, known as love day, on Feb 14 should be celebrated by expressing love and faith towards cows by offering them 'gud and roti'. Besides, their blessing should be taken by touching their head and neck," State Animal Husbandry Minister Dharmpal Singh said in a statement. "Gavo Vishwasya Matarah" in vedas means "Cow is the mother of the world," he said. "Therefore, on this day, a resolution should also be taken to serve the mother cow regularly," he added. "Cow products are used in every fast, festival, worship and rituals in Indian society. Cow has been paramount not only because of emotional or religio

Implementation of schemes in UP accelerated since Adityanath took over: Min

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said the implementation of central schemes in Uttar Pradesh has accelerated significantly since Yogi Adityanath took over as chief minister of the state. Addressing a session on "reimagining cities as growth centres for new Uttar Pradesh" at the Global Investors Summit here, the Union housing and urban development minister said India will become the world's largest economy by 2040. "Development and implementation of schemes in Uttar Pradesh have accelerated significantly since Yogi Adityanath took over as chief minister of the state in 2017, Puri said. "I continue to visit the city every second or third month. The previous government had little interest in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, which was launched by the central government in June 2015," he said. After Adityanath took over in 2017, more than 17 lakh houses were built in the next 17 months, Puri said. "These figures are enough to tell the success story of the state.

GIS shows picture of new and developing Uttar Pradesh, says Anurag Thakur

Record-level investments are coming in different sectors of the Uttar Pradesh at the Global Investors Summit, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday

Noida emerges as UP's most favoured investment destination at GIS

Noida has emerged as the most favoured investment destination of Uttar Pradesh in the three-day Global Investors Summit, 2023 being held in Lucknow

No power can become hurdle between UP and development, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said under the able leadership of Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is moving forward and no power can become a hurdle between the state and development. He was addressing a session on excise and sugar industry at the UP Global Investors Summit-2023 here. "There is a wave of development in Uttar Pradesh, and it can be experienced in this meet. Under the able leadership of Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is moving, and no power can become a hurdle between Uttar Pradesh and development," Goyal said. He also said that until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally satisfied, he does not allow ministers to make any promises with the people and that the prime minister promotes competition in the federal structure. Goyal also said that in the past six years despite the COVID-19 pandemic, UP's excise collection increased from Rs 14,500 crore to Rs 42,500 crore. The minister highlighted that people of Australia are now becoming dependent on India for wi

Anurag Thakur unveils newly constructed hostel of SAI in Lucknow, UP

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur unveiled the newly constructed hostel of Sports Authority of India Centre Lucknow on Sunday, said a press release

President Murmu to embark on two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh today

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh from today to participate in various events including the Valedictory Session of UP Global Investors Summit-2023 in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh is ideal investment destination: Nitin Gadkari at GIS-2023

Gadkari praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for his efforts to improve the state's agriculture and industry and stated that Yogi Adityanath's vision will change people's perceptions of Uttar Pradesh

UP to soon have maximum number of domestic flights in India: Scindia

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said Uttar Pradesh will soon have the maximum number of domestic flight services in the country. Addressing a session on "Civil Aviation in Uttar Pradesh: The Emerging Opportunities" on the second day of the three-day Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit-2023 at Vrindavan Yojna here, Scindia said, "Uttar Pradesh will soon become the number one state with the maximum number of domestic flights." He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have rejuvenated the country and Uttar Pradesh, a state that had only two airports earlier and which has nine operational airports now. Scindia said the land of Ayodhya, Kashi (Varanasi) and Mathura has always shown a new path to the country. Describing Uttar Pradesh as a favourable destination for investment, he said the state has made great strides in every field. Ten new airports are being built in the state and the land survey work has started for two mo

UP not same as before, has best infrastructure in country: CM Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Uttar Pradesh is not the same state that it used to be six years ago and that it boasts of the best infrastructure in the country

UP has best policies in every field, says Deputy CM Maurya at GIS

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday said the state has the best policies in every field, including security, and many big investment proposals have come through the Global Investors Summit-2023 (GIS-2023) here. At a session, which was attended by Marten van den Berg, the ambassador of the Netherlands to India, Maurya said, "Those who want to invest in Uttar Pradesh are welcome. The state has the best policies in every field, including security. Many big proposals have come through GIS and we want to assure you that the double-engine government is actively promoting investment projects," he said. "As a partner country, the Netherlands is important for us. Both countries' businesses are reaching new heights. When I had the opportunity to visit the Netherlands, I discovered that the two countries have a long history. We cordially invite you to invest in the state. Our exports are also increasing. I didn't know that Philips' parent company was based in t

Japan's chain HMI plans to develop 30 new hotels in Uttar Pradesh

Japanese hotel chain Hotel Management International (HMI) Company Limited plans to develop 30 new hotels in Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, the second day of the three-day Global Investors Summit in Lucknow, the Japanese company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of Rs 7,200 crore with the government of Uttar Pradesh in this regard, an official release issued here said. "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's efforts to realise and develop the state's tourism potential have created immense possibilities for the hotel industry. Varanasi has seen a significant increase in tourism after the development of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor. For us, this is a great chance," said Takamoto Yokoyama, Director, Public Relations, HMI Group which operates more than 60 hotels in major cities of Japan. UP's industrial policies are encouraging. In such a situation, HMI Group will expand its hotel chain in 30 major cities, including Agra, Varanasi and Ayodhya. Over 10,000 people

Union minister G Kishan Reddy urges entrepreneurs to invest big in UP

Union Minister for Tourism G Kishan Reddy on Friday asked investors to contribute heartily for the development of Uttar Pradesh which has "big ambitions" and is also taking "big actions." Uttar Pradesh has transformed itself into 'Uttam State' for investments under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he said. "I urge all the investors to contribute immensely for the development of the state having 'big ambitions' that is also taking 'big actions'," Reddy said while participating in a session on tourism during the Global Investors Summit. Uttar Pradesh has eight per cent contribution in the country's economy, so investors should come forward to invest here with an open heart, and the state government will provide them security and cooperation at every level, Reddy was quoted as saying in an official release. "With this confidence that UP will be the best state for investment in the world in the coming days, I salute the commitment and efforts of the UP ...

UP transformed into Uttam State for investments under CM Yogi: Kishan Reddy

"I urge all the investors to contribute immensely for the development of the state having 'big ambitions' that is also taking 'big actions," said the Union Minister

UP Global Investors Summit: RIL to pump in Rs 75K cr, expand 5G by year-end

While inaugurating the UP Global Investor Summit, PM Modi says India is vital for global growth

Development of UP necessary to make India $5 trillion economy: Amit Shah

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah Friday said the development of Uttar Pradesh is necessary to make India a five trillion dollar economy and that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) will play a key role in achieving the target. Shah was speaking at a session, titled "Enhancing and Empowering MSME and Cooperatives", at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit. The prime minister inaugurated the summit on Friday. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of making the country a five trillion dollar economy. For this, the development of UP is necessary. This is why taking UP forward means giving speed to the development of the country," he said, adding, "Unless there is development in UP, our country cannot develop much." He said the MSME sector has huge potential for steering the state towards development. "I come from Gujarat where industry and investment are not new. But I can say that several industries which are counted among the biggest in the world star

UP got investment proposals of Rs 32.92 trillion via roadshows: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said his government has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 32.92 lakh crore through roadshows ahead of the Global Investors Summit, signing over 18,000 MoUs with various companies. Potentially, these can create 92.50 lakh job opportunities in the state, he said. Uttar Pradesh is ready to play the role of the growth engine of the country in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and by imbibing his mantra of 'Reform, Perform, Transform', Adityanath said in his address during the inaugural ceremony of the summit here. Describing it as the 'Mahakumbh' of investment, Adityanath said the investments to come through the 18,645 MoUs signed between the government and the companies in sectors like renewable energy, real estate, education, tourism, e-vehicle manufacturing, housing and food processing among others will create 92.50 lakh job opportunities. The chief minister invited the investors to take part in the developme

Reliance, Aditya Birla Group, Tata to invest more than Rs 1 trillion in UP

India's leading conglomerates Reliance, Aditya Birla Group and Tata on Friday committed to invest more than Rs 1 lakh crore in Uttar Pradesh to expand their businesses in the near future. Reliance Industries will invest Rs 75,000 crore in rolling out 5G mobile telephony services, expanding retail network and setting up renewable energy capacity over the next four years, its Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced at the UP Global Investors Summit here. Similarly, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said his group has committed Rs 25,000 crore investment across its various businesses such as cement, metals, chemicals, financial services and renewable energy in the state. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said group firm Air India SATS will set up an integrated multi-modal cargo hub at the upcoming Jewar airport in partnership with Zurich Airport. In his address at the event, Ambani also announced foray of the oil-to-telecom conglomerate into bio-energy business, converting .

Aditya Birla Group commits Rs 25,000 cr investment across various biz in UP

Aditya Birla Group on Friday committed Rs 25,000 crore investment across its various businesses in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at Global Investors Summit here, Kumar Mangalam Birla said the investment would go into various businesses like cement, metals, chemicals, financial services and renewable energy. The Mumbai-based group's seven businesses have a significant presence in Uttar Pradesh, anchored by over 30,000 employees with an overall investment of Rs 40,000 crore, he noted. When it comes to building new-age infrastructure or providing efficient governance Uttar Pradesh is creating an example for other states to follow, Birla said. In the process, it is creating immense opportunities for investors, both in India and abroad, he added. "As an early investor in the industrial journey of the state, we feel enthused by the rapid progress that the state is making. Today, the state can rightly be considered one of the key states driving India's journey towards a USD 5 trillion economy.

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in UP to expand telecom network

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Friday announced Rs 75,000 crore investment over the next four years in expanding the telecom network, including roll out of 5G services, retail and new energy business in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at the UP Investor Summit, he said his group's telecom arm Jio will roll out 5G services across the state by December 2023. Also, the oil-to-telecom conglomerate will set up 10 GW of renewable capacity and start a bio-energy business in the state, he added.