UP govt gears up to  host 100 crore people  at Maha Kumbh 2025

UP govt gears up to host 100 crore people at Maha Kumbh 2025

Monday, 16 December 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that while 40 crore devotees are expected to attend the 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj (from January 13 to February 26), arrangements are being made to accommodate 100 crore people. On January 29, during the main ‘Muhurta’ of Mauni Amavasya, an estimated six crore devotees will...

UP govt continues to promote Shri Anna

Sunday, 15 December 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

As part of its continued efforts to promote Shri Anna (millets) cultivation and support farmers, the Uttar Pradesh government has procured 28,631 metric tonnes of jowar, surpassing the target of 20,000 metric tonnes, in the ongoing Kharif season, an official statement said. So far, the government has purchased 73,246 metric tonnes...

UP govt plans to link Jal Jeevan Mission with solar power

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

The Uttar Pradesh government has drawn up plans to link the water supply project in rural areas, ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’, with solar power. Currently, 33,000 Jal Jeevan schemes for supplying groundwater-based drinking water are being implemented across the state. According to the government, it is estimated that as much as Rs...

Maha Kumbh: Multi-lingual AI chatbot to assist visitors

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Mahakumbh Nagar

As the countdown begins for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), the government on Friday launched an AI-powered chatbot equipped with multi-lingual capability to assist pilgrims and visitors. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative is a part of the...

Ray of hope for dependents of divyang home guards’

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

In a landmark move prioritising public welfare, the Uttar Pradesh government has lifted the ban on the appointment of the dependents of divyang home guards (permanently disabled), ensuring financial stability for affected families. This move has brought a ray of hope to families who had been waiting for such appointments...

Power employees observe ‘Anti-Privatisation Day’

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Lucknow

On the call of the National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE), all the power employees and engineers of the power utilities across the country observed ‘Anti- Privatisation Day’ on Friday and held meetings in all the districts and projects. All India Power Engineers Federation chairman Shailendra Dubey accused the...

PM Modi Seeks blessings at Akshayavat, Triveni Sangam

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Mahakumbh Nagar

In preparation for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Akshayavat on Friday, where he performed a sacred worship to seek blessings for the successful organisation of the event, the welfare of the world, and the prosperity of India. As the ‘Yajman,’ PM Modi performed puja...

Grateful to PM Modi for launching projects worth Rs 5,500 cr: Yogi

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Mahakumbh Nagar

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit to Prayagraj and for inaugurating 167 development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore. He extended his thanks on behalf of Prayagraj, the state, and every devotee attending Maha Kumbh. The chief minister highlighted the significance...

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