The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the creation of a new district named Kalyan Singh Nagar, in honour of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, a towering figure in the state’s political history. This will be Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, carved out from tehsils in Aligarh and Bulandshahr districts. The move not only pays tribute to
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The Salkhan Fossils Park in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh has been added to the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a recognition of the geoscientific and ecological significance of the fossil park, which contains the oldest fossils in the world, about 1.4 billion years old. Its inclusion in the UNESCO list will
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India’s Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a regional-level research wing of the International Potato Center (CIP) based in Peru, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The new center aims to improve potato and sweet potato research and development in South Asia. The new center will be known by the abbreviation, CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC),
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On June 20, 2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh, an important step in infrastructure development for the state of Uttar Pradesh. At a construction cost of over ₹7,283 crore, the 91.35 km-long expressway is part of the government’s initiative to position U.P. as an ‘Expressway State’ and foster regional
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The Uttar Pradesh Government, in collaboration with Indian Railways, has launched India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train, offering a unique eco-tourism experience across the Dudhwa, Katarniaghat, and Kishanpur forest regions.Designed under the One Destination, Three Forests initiative, the train boasts panoramic glass windows, rotating seats, and a transparent roof for an immersive wildlife view.With a
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On May 9, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in the presence of World Bank President Ajay Banga, launched two transformative initiatives — UP AGREES and AI Pragya — aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and promoting digital skill development across the state. These World Bank-supported schemes target the twin goals of enhancing rural productivity and
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The state of Uttar Pradesh has made a significant move to improve its immunization program by introducing the ‘Rapid Immunisation Skill Enhancement’ (RISE) app. This digital platform will be employed by staff nurses, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and health workers to effectively monitor and manage routine vaccinations for children. The goal of this initiative is
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the ‘Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh’ in Lucknow to honor the birth centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The event, aimed at celebrating Vajpayee’s legacy, included the recognition of meritorious students, cultural tributes, and discussions on Vajpayee’s contributions. December 25 marks Vajpayee’s
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On September 6, 2024, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre in Bharivaisi, Campierganj Range of the Gorakhpur Forest Division. This groundbreaking facility marks a significant milestone in wildlife conservation as the world’s first dedicated conservation and breeding center for the Asian King Vulture, also known as the red-headed
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The Uttar Pradesh government is set to make a significant investment of approximately Rs 33,500 crore (around $4 billion) to spur growth in the Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sectors over the next five years. The plan aims for a tenfold increase in these sectors by developing technology hubs across five major cities:
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