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UP industrial development authority receives investments worth Rs 3 trn

According to the officials, "The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government is upbeat with the UPSIDA as investment set by Yogi government is three times higher than the target of Rs 1 trn"

PM Modi to inaugurate three-day UP Global Investors Summit 2023 on Friday

The global roadshows held in December 2022 netted about Rs 7-trillion investment proposals to the state

After 500 yrs, Lord Ram will adorn throne in Ayodhya within a year: UP CM

The double-engine government provided a lot from connectivity to welfare of the people, the Chief Minister said

1.6 million youths trained so far under Skill Development Mission in UP

Aiming to ensure citizens' progress, CM Adityanath govt in UP is imparting skills to youth on a large scale to prepare them as skilled manpower for suitable placements in these industrial units.

India Health Link signs MoU with UP govt to set up health ATMs

A private firm has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government to set up health ATMs providing screening of various health parameters at more than 4,600 community and primary health care centres in the state. India Health Link signed the MoU with the UP government under their InvestUP programme. Swadeep Srivastava, Co-Founder & President of India Health Link (IHL) said the health ATM, 'hPod', offers a non-invasive digitally-integrated ecosystem that enables Primary, Preventive and Predictive Healthcare. This is a self-service, walk-in Health ATM wherein individuals can get their screening done for 20+ health vital parameters including BP, weight, pulse, temperature, and ECG within 10 minutes followed by an instant report, without any paramedic assistance." India Health Link (IHL) has committed through signing an MoU of up to Rs 1,000 crore investment and opening significant employment opportunities in UP over the next five years by establishing a manufacturing plant in the ...

GIS-23 to bring investment in 5 major sectors, says UP Government

The Uttar Pradesh government has said that foreign visitors have evinced keen interest to invest in five out of 25 sectors in the state ahead of Uttar Pradesh Global Investors' Summit (GIS)-2023.

BJP seeks Rahul's apology over 'Yogi does not understand Hinduism' remark

Gandhi had reportedly said that 'Yogi Adityanath cannot be a religious leader because of the language he uses'

UP minister justifies bus fare hike, says no further increase in next 5 yrs

Justifying the increase in Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus fares, Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh on Tuesday assured that there would be no further hikes in the next five years. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) on Monday hiked fares for general buses by 25 paise per kilometre to Rs 1.30 per passenger. "There was no increase in fares for two years during the corona period... It should have been hiked earlier... The cost of diesel was Rs 60 per litre when it (the fare) was last raised and now it has gone up to Rs 90," Singh told reporters here. Many vehicles in the fleet have to be phased out after 10 years or upon completion of 11 lakh kilometres because of the National Green Tribunal, Singh said. Singh said the fare hike was important for the UPSRTC's survival. New buses have to be bought, recruitment of employees has been stopped for many years, 900 dependents of deceased employees have not yet been appointed, he added. Singh,

Under 'monument mitra', UP govt to promote heritage sites during GIS23, G20

The Directorate of UP State Archaeology (DUPSA) has decided to promote its heritage scheme vigorously during the Global Investors Summit(GIS)-23 and G-20 events scheduled in the city later this month

137 firms convicted for sale of substandard pesticide in 5 years: Govt

More than 3,600 firms have been prosecuted for manufacturing, sale and illegal import of sub-standard pesticides in the last five years and 137 companies were convicted by courts after they were found to be guilty, the government said on Tuesday. "In last 5 years (2017-18 to 2021-22), Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage under the Ministry of Agriculture has analysed 3,40,479 pesticide samples, and 3,639 cases have been prosecuted against the firms who were found involved in the manufacture, sale and illegal import of sub-standard/low-quality pesticides, and in 137 cases the firms have been convicted by the Court after finding guilty," Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Bhagwanth Khuba said. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the minister said the chemical sector is de-licensed and de-regulated. The agriculture ministry has notified the Insecticide Act, 1968, wherein, there is no provision of spurious pesticides, however, under section 3k, the ...

Uttar Pradesh legislature's budget session to commence from February 20

The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature will commence from February 20.

Metro services in Agra to be operational by early 2024: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the metro services will be operational for the people of Agra by the beginning of 2024. He was inaugurating the underground work for the tunnel of the Agra Metro Rail Project being undertaken by Uttar Pradesh Rail metro Corporation (UPMRC). Talking to reporters Adityanath said, "The priority corridor of six kilometres would be completed ahead of the six months of the scheduled target and Metro services will be operational for the people of Agra by the beginning of 2024." According to a statement, the priority corridor is a six kilometres corridor, from Taj East Gate to Jama Masjid. It would have three elevated metro stations Taj East Gate, Basai Metro Station and Fatehabad Road Metro Station along with three underground metro stations Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Jama Masjid. "Agra Metro would not only help in the public transportation it will also help tourists and generate employment opportunities for the youths. Metro rail

Global Investors Summit to bring opportunities for youth in UP: Adityanath

The Global Investors' Summit scheduled this week in Lucknow will open doors of new possibilities for the youth of the state by bringing in massive investments in various sectors, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. The youth will no longer have to go to other countries and states for employment, an official statement quoted Yogi as saying. While addressing the 11th convocation of GLA University in Mathura, Adityanath said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the National Education Policy has been formulated keeping in mind the bright future of the youth of the country and added that the youth should not confine themselves to procuring degrees only, and should move beyond with a multidimensional approach. "The investor summit in the state will open doors of new possibilities for the youth by bringing in massive investments in various sectors. Now they will not have to go abroad or other states for the job," he said. The Chief Minister o

UP gets Rs 21 trn investment proposals; PM to inaugurate GIS on Friday

Earlier, the global roadshows had clocked investment proposals of about Rs 7 trillion from global biggies representing different continents and sectors

State scan: Tulsidas configured in Uttar Pradesh's caste strategy

The SP is positioning itself as the voice of the OBCs and Dalits, which, respectively, constitute nearly 40 and 21 per cent of the population in UP

'Govt schemes not for votebank, but a medium to achieve self-reliance'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged educational institutions to create maximum awareness among the youth regarding the govt schemes, and said that schemes are not just for vote-bank

UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Sant Ravidas on birth anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid obeisance to mystic poet Sant Ravidas on his 646th birth anniversary at a temple in Seer Govardhanpur here. The mystic poet and reformer enjoys a nationwide following, especially among a section of the Dalits. Adityanath said the poet gave great importance to hard work and devotion. "Sant Ravidasji gave a very broad message of 'Karma' to the society by coining the popular saying in Hindi 'Mann Changa To Kathauti Mein Ganga'," he said. The chief minister also met Sadhguru Niranjan Das and read out to him the message sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Today is a very auspicious day. Six hundred and forty six years ago, a divine light, who had achieved success through his penance and spiritual practice in the company of Sadguru Ramanand Ji Maharaj, a renowned saint of the then devotional path, manifested on this holy land of Kashi," he said. "Today, it is clearly visible to all of us how the path for the welfare of huma

Uttar Pradesh set free 1,236 old, infirm prisoners in past one year

According to the government spokesman, at least 196 prisoners, sentenced to jail up to 10 years, were released before time under the 'Amrit Mahotsava' scheme

Lucknow airport prepares for massive rush due to GIS-23, G20 meet

The airport from February 10 to 15 will witness a large number of chartered flights bringing in scores of VVIPs arriving here during this period for the Global Investors' Summit and G20 event

RP Sanjiv Goenka Group to invest Rs 10,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh

RP Sanjiv Goenka Group said it will invest Rs 10,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh. The announcement was made by group head Sanjiv Goenka during a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "Dr Sanjiv Goenka in a meeting today with the Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath has announced an investment of Rs 10,000 crore in the state..," the group said. Out of this, Rs 7,500 crore will be invested in renewables, while power distribution and retail sectors will receive Rs 1,000 crore each. Besides, the sports academies in the state will see an investment of Rs 500 crore, the group said. "With this Rs 10000 crore investment, the total commitment of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group to the state of Uttar Pradesh is now pegged at Rs 20,000 crore," it added. The Kolkata-based group operates in sectors like power, IT-enabled services, media and entertainment, and retail. The group, with revenues of over Rs 26,000 crore, also owns the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants.