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LUCKNOW: The worlds largest spiritual congregation, Mahakumbh-2025, has not only reinforced the countrys rich cultural heritage but also proved economically fruitful. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the ongoing Mahakumbh is projected to generate over Rs 3 lakh crore ($360 billion USD) in trade, making it one of Indias biggest economic events so far. CAIT General Secretary Praveen Khandelwal emphasized that this milestone highlighted the deep connection between faith and economy. He stated that the unprecedented scale of commercial activity during the Mahakumbh demonstrated how spiritual tourism and religious gatherings contributed significantly to the countrys economic growth. The Mahakumbh, which commenced on January 13, was expected to draw around 45 crore devotees till its conclusion on February 26, generating an estimated revenue of Rs 2 lakh crore. However, due to the overwhelming response from within the country and also from abroad, the estimated footfall has now risen to 60 crore, with the projected economic impact beyond Rs 3 lakh crore. Mahakumbh 2025 to script history as biggest congregation of humanity on Earth so far Mahakumbh 2025 has led to a significant economic boost in various industries including Tourism, Hotels and Accommodation Services; Food and Beverage Industry; Transport and Logistics; Religious Items, Traditional Clothing and Handicrafts; Healthcare and Wellness Services; Media, Advertising and Entertainment; and Smart Technology, CCTV, Telecom and AI-based Services. The economic impact is not limited to Prayagraj alone. Cities and towns within a 150 km radius have also seen a surge in business activity. Additionally, religious hubs like Ayodhya and Varanasi have witnessed a massive increase in the number of pilgrims, further strengthening their local economies. While the Uttar Pradesh government invested Rs 5400 crore, the Centre contributed Rs 2100 crore taking the total investment to Rs 7500 crore spent on roads, flyovers, and underpass development in Prayagraj to prepare it for one of the biggest congregations of humanity on earth. Out of this, Rs 1,500 crore was specifically allocated for Mahakumbh preparations. These efforts have not only improved infrastructure and traffic management in Prayagraj but also benefited neighbouring districts.
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WPL 2025: How Sanskriti Gupta Went From Being Mumbai Indians Fan To Playing For Franchise
How Sanskriti Gupta: Sanskriti Guptas confidence in the Mumbai Indians picking her in last years WPL auction in Bengaluru is evident in her clear and assured words. Sanskriti was so certain shed join MI that she only attended the sides trials happening before the auction. I was ready in my mind that maybe MI might take me in the auction this time, as I gave only their trials. When MI eventually picked me (for INR 10 lakh), everyone was very happy, including my family back home. The head coach (Charlotte Edwards) messaged me saying, welcome to the family. Devieka (Palshikaar, batting coach) maam also texted me and said, Its good you are here; we will win this time, recalls Sanskriti, now an MI player in WPL 2025, in an exclusive conversation with IANS. Sanskritis intense fandom for MI largely stems from their 2019 IPL final victory, where Lasith Malinga trapped Shardul Thakur lbw on the final ball of the match to help the team clinch their fourth title. During the recently concluded Vadodara leg of WPL 2025, Sanskritis transition from MI supporter to player was complete after playing in the sides season opener against Delhi Capitals and being in the team for their victory over Gujarat Giants. Sanskriti, 20, is yet to fully showcase her all-round skills in the WPL - making only two runs in one innings and yet to get a go with her off-spin bowling, which was instrumental in Madhya Pradeshs Senior Womens One-Day Trophy win. But Sanskriti still made some impact via fielding - taking two catches and effecting a run-out. Although the WPL 2025 season is still early, Sanskriti is expected to make significant contributions to the matches in Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. Right now, shes delighted at the love and support received in the camp MI, with her family keen to see her play in future matches. It has been a very good experience. When I spoke to the coaches before my first game, everyone told me that I just have to do well. I told my family back home as well about making my debut and they were very happy. They are following me a lot in the WPL. When Saturdays game was on, everyone was sitting in front of the TV and waiting for me to play. In domestic circuit, there is a lot of freedom, but they do tell you how to do something in a certain way. Here, you just have to stay the way you are. You are good, thats why you have been selected, so thats it. The coaches in MI set-up have been excellent; everyone is very supportive and have been really good towards me, she added. Sanskriti hails from Sidhi, a district an hour and 20 mins away from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, and started playing cricket as a sixth grader. Sanskriti discovered a whole new world through cricket, especially womens cricket, which shed never known before. Encouragement to take up the sport came in heaps from her family - her father used to play football, while dabbling in cricket and basketball in his younger days. Her uncles, both older and younger, also played various sports, which meant they knew the challenges of making a career out of it. When I was 17-18, they used to ask me when I would play at the higher level and were concerned that despite playing for a long time, why nothing had materialised. But now they support me a lot and want me to play as many matches quickly, recalls Sanskriti. To further her cricket career, Sanskriti moved from Sidhi to Shahdol after 1.5 years of training, where better facilities allowed her to compete in divisional matches. Three years later, Sanskritis life took a turn when the government-funded Womens Cricket Academy in Shivpuri opened in January 2022 and she joined it instantly. I used to live in Shahdol, who I represented in the division matches, by renting a room there for three years. After that, when the government opened the academy, I directly shifted there. I didnt have an option to think and shifted directly to Shivpuri, where I found a coach named Arun Singh there. Sanskritis impressive fielding in her two WPL matches is a direct result of the strong emphasis on fielding skills during her formative years, which also contributed to her initial selection for the Madhya Pradesh senior womens team. When I used to live in Sidhi, I used to do a lot of fielding at the academy there. Its one of the big reasons why I have been good at fielding. When I shifted to Shahdol, I started batting and bowling gradually and improved those skills by practising a lot. Initially, I started by being a pacer. Then I became an off spinner after a while. I was already good at batting. Gradually, I improved in all aspects of the game. Being under Singh at the academy in Shivpuri also helped Sanskriti to evolve more as an all-rounder. I am very happy that his hard work on me is paying off. I havent got a coach like him yet. Like if a youngster gets a coach like him soon, she will go very far in their playing career. One gets to learn a lot from him. He picks the right things for you to develop as cricketers in all skillsets and is aware of what a player requires. I have a good bonding with him, as one can actually talk to him freely. Playing for Madhya Pradeshs U-16 team for three years, Sanskriti found the competition tough, and realisation struck of her needing more hardwork to play at a higher level. There, I got an idea about the higher level of womens cricket. From there, I got the realisation that no matter what happens, I have to keep playing cricket. While she loved hitting sixes over long-on and bowling off-breaks to castle right-handed batsmen, Sanskriti reflects on her three frustrating years with the U19 team, where she didnt achieve any significant progress. However, the Madhya Pradesh system refused to let her go, and she ultimately found a way to succeed. The MP team were supporting me a lot, but still, I was not able to perform. Despite that, they didnt let go of me and kept supporting. Then in U23, my performances started to come out. In my last year of U19, I scored a century and later hit 39 off 13 balls. Following this, Sanskriti played a key role in Madhya Pradeshs three successive victories in the U19, U23, and Senior Womens categories. My performances were good in all of them. I bowled the last over in U23 final when Delhi needed eight runs off six balls, and we won the match from there. Everyones support was good in recent one-day championship win. All the teammates put in a lot of effort, as we were waiting to win the seniors trophy and were working hard to get it for a long time. When the result came in front of us, it turned out to be a very good one. Though Sanskriti went wicketless in the Senior Womens One Day Trophy final this season, she had picked 16 wickets in Madhya Pradeshs run to winning trophy for the first time. Featuring in the same playing eleven alongside her was pacer Kranti Goud, who took a four-fer in the final and is now with UP Warriorz in the WPL. It also made Sanskriti and Kranti the second and third players from Madhya Pradesh to feature in the WPL after India all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar, whos currently out of action due to an injury. Its a very proud thing that the youngsters are coming from Madhya Pradesh into the WPL. Being in WPL is a good opportunity for us as we the younger players will get more experience at the senior level in terms of matches and conditions on offer. The earlier opportunities are grabbed, it will help us in the future. Its a very proud thing that as young players, we get a chance to prove ourselves on such a platform and showcase that we have the talent to do good in cricket, added Sanskriti. Sanskriti has forged strong bonds with her MI teammates, including fellow spin all-rounders Amandeep Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, and G Kamalini, and chatted with Amanjot Kaur and Sajana Sajeevan. More than anything, shes thrilled to be playing alongside Harmanpreet Kaur in WPL 2025. I dont have a lot of inspirations; its just like their some of their things. I like Harman dis fielding and attitude on the ground. So, very excited to be in this team and play alongside her. I feel good being around her as she is the Indian team skipper and is also the captain here. Sanskritis life has been an incredible journey filled with valuable lessons in going from a small town in Sidhi to playing for her beloved Mumbai Indians in the WPL. Should everything go to plan, she may become a WPL winner if MI lifts the trophy at the Brabourne Stadium on March 15, if the absolute clarity in her words are to go by. I dont have a lot of inspirations; its just like their some of their things. I like Harman dis fielding and attitude on the ground. So, very excited to be in this team and play alongside her. I feel good being around her as she is the Indian team skipper and is also the captain here. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Inmates cant visit Sangam, so we brought it to them: UP jails arrange holy water from Prayagraj
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh jail administration made arrangements to bring holy water from Prayagraj's Sangam to 75 prisons across the state. UP Jail Minister Dara Singh Chauhan who oversaw the process in Lucknow Jail said, While people from across the world can reach Sangam, inmates from our jail cannot do it.So we decided to make arrangements for our inmates in jails. Over 90,000 inmates are currently lodged in 75 jails, including seven central prisons, across the state, Prison Department officials said. Director General (DG) of Prisons PV Ramasastry said that arrangements for inmates to take a bath using the holy water from Sangam were made under the supervision of the minister. The holy water from the Sangam was brought to all the jails and mixed with regular water and stored in a small tanks. The prisoners then took bath in the water after offering prayers, the officials said. The Maha Kumbh Mela is underway in Prayagraj and will conclude on February 26.
From Reels to radio: How Mere Husband Ki Biwi made noise before its release
Over the years, Bollywood promotions have evolved from straightforward poster launches and television interviews to highly interactive, real-time audience engagement strategies. Today, a films marketing is as much a performance as the movie itself. The promotional campaign for the upcoming romantic comedy Mere Husband Ki Biwi illustrated a blend of traditional and digital marketing approaches. With Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh at the forefront, the films marketing efforts spanned social media, on-ground activities, radio promotions, and music releases. At its core, the film is a romantic comedy that navigates the chaos of a love triangle. Arjun Kapoor plays Ankur, a man torn between his current fiance, Antara (Rakul Preet Singh), and his ex-wife, Prabhleen (Bhumi Pednekar), who suffers from retrograde amnesia and believes they are still married. This premise lends itself naturally to a lighthearted and humour-driven promotional campaign, which the makers have tried to leverage to keep audiences engaged in the lead-up to the films release. Social media: Where stars and selfies meet The films social media strategy was centered around real-time interactions and lighthearted content. The lead actors have been active on Instagram, sharing posts and stories that document their travels and behind-the-scenes moments. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi Pednekar (@bhumipednekar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi Pednekar (@bhumipednekar) In addition, the cast has participated in several humorous Instagram reels. One video shows Rakul Preet Singh and Arjun Kapoor engaging in a playful exchange reminiscent of well-known Bollywood jokes. Another reel involves a mock dialogue where Arjun makes a casual reference, prompting Rakul to quip about a humorous price, further fueling online discussions and user engagement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) Besides that, the cast also collaborated with popular Instagram creator Rakesh Sharma aka Rakesh Sharma Sir. The cast also collaborated with Swiggy to offer new discounts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakesh_Sharma0989 (@rakesh.sharma.sir) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swiggy Dineout (@swiggy_dineout) On-the-ground promotions: From flight to street food The campaign has not limited itself to the digital space. During a visit to Lucknow, the films stars were seen taking a break at a local chaat stalla nod to the regions rich culinary heritage. This street-level interaction is part of a broader strategy to connect with audiences on a more personal level while traveling across the country for promotional tours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) The cast has been traveling across the country, engaging directly with audiences in various cities. In Mumbai, for example, Bhumi Pednekar was noted for her media appearance in a checkered saree during the promotional events. These interactions included direct audience engagement, informal interviews, and spontaneous moments that have been documented and shared on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) Radio as a revival medium In a move that bridged the gap between classic and contemporary media, the campaign included a radio initiative led by media professional Sapna Katwala Khan of On Air Media. The radio sessions, which featured live interactions with Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh, aimed to engage listeners directly. This effort is designed to revive radio as an intimate medium, offering an alternative platform for reaching audiences beyond social media and traditional print. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) Musical notes and trailer buzz The music component of the campaign was marked by the release of the films second song, Ikk Vaari . The track, intended as a key promotional tool, has been positioned to complement the films narrative and stir interest among potential viewers. Alongside the music release, a trailer launch event was held in Mumbai. At the event, the cast presented a detailed look at the films storyline, which revolves around a love triangle. Arjun Kapoors character, Ankur, is caught between his ex-wife, played by Bhumi Pednekar, and his current fiance, portrayed by Rakul Preet Singh. Notably, the trailer highlights an unusual twist involving the ex-wifes retrograde amnesia, a plot element that has sparked varied audience reactions. During the trailer event, Bhumi Pednekar appeared in a purple lehenga and engaged with media representatives, while other members of the cast interacted with paparazzi and shared moments from the event on their social media handles. These activities have helped generate conversation around the films narrative and promotional strategy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) A symphony of strategies By integrating digital content, on-ground activities, radio promotions, and strategic music releases, the marketing team behind Mere Husband Ki Biwi is employing a comprehensive strategy. The campaign leveraged multiple platforms to ensure the film reaches a diverse audience, highlighting that even in the fast-changing media environment, a well-coordinated mix of traditional and modern tactics can effectively convey a films narrative. Each element of the campaign contributes to a broader effort to generate interest and maintain audience engagement in the run-up to the films release.
Congress fought Delhi polls as BJP's 'B' team: Mayawati hits back at Rahul Gandhi
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Cong fought Delhi polls as BJPs B team: Mayawati hits back at Rahul Gandhi
Lucknow, Feb 21: Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for questioning her partys present political approach, BSP president Mayawati on Friday accused the Congress of fighting the Delhi assembly polls as BJPs B team. Her remarks came a day after the former Congress president said he was disappointed that the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) did not join the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in the Lok Sabha elections. In a post on X, Mayawati said, It is a [] The post Cong fought Delhi polls as BJPs B team: Mayawati hits back at Rahul Gandhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Posters targeting Congress MP Rahul Gandhi appeared in Raebareli after his remarks about BSP chief Mayawati. Gandhi stated that BJP would lose the 2024 Lok Sabha elections if BSP joined the INDIA bloc. Mayawati accused Congress of double standards. Gandhi's remarks have sparked speculation about opposition dynamics. He highlighted representation issues.
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UP government quotes scientist to 'debunk doubts' about Ganga water's purity at Maha Kumbh
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to debunk doubts about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure as alkaline water. According to UP government figures, over 58 crore people have taken a dip in the sacred waters of Triveni Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj since January 13, when the religious fair started. The UP government release was in reference to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data flagging doubts on the Ganga water quality at the Maha Kumbh. Padma Shri Dr. Ajay Kumar Sonkar, a renowned scientist, has challenged sceptics and debunked doubts about Ganga's purity with scientific evidence, stated the government release. The UP government release stated that Dr.Sonkar collected water samples from five major bathing ghats, including Sangam Nose and Arail in Maha Kumbh Nagar. These samples were then subjected to microscopic examination in his laboratory. To his surprise, despite crores of devotees bathing in the river, there was no bacterial growth or decline in the water's pH level, the release stated. According to the government release, Dr. Sonkar's research revealed that Ganga water contains 1,100 types of bacteriophages -- natural viruses that eliminate harmful bacteria. Mahakumbh: High faecal bacteria levels in Prayagraj river water, fails bathing standards, says Pollution Control Board This self-purifying mechanism ensures that the river remains uncontaminated even after 57 crore devotees have taken a dip, the release stated. The controversy over the quality of water started days after a CPCB report suggested that the biological oxygen demand (BOD) of river water at Sangam was 3.94 milligrams per litre on January 13, when the Maha Kumbh started. It improved to 2.28 milligrams per litre on Makar Sankranti (January 14) and further dropped to 1 milligram per litre on January 15. However, it rose to 4.08 milligrams per litre on January 24 and was recorded at 3.26 milligrams per litre on Mauni Amavasya (January 29). BOD refers to the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to break down organic material in a water body. A higher BOD level indicates more organic content in the water. River water is considered fit for bathing if the BOD level is less than 3 milligrams per litre. This BOD level at Sangam was 5.09 milligrams per litre at 5 am on January 16. It was recorded at 4.6 milligrams per litre at 5 pm on January 18 and 5.29 milligrams per litre at 8 am on January 19 (Wednesday). In a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal on February 3, the CPCB said the river water quality did not meet bathing standards during monitoring on January 12-13 at most locations in Prayagraj. However, the government release suggested otherwise. Dr Sonkar confirmed that the river's pH level, ranging between 8.4 and 8.6, is better than normal and that no foul smell or bacterial growth was detected, the government stated in the release. No harmful bacteria developed after incubating the water samples for 14 hours, according to the release. He (Dr.Sonkar) has openly challenged sceptics to accompany him to the ghats, collect water samples and verify their purity in the laboratory. Despite over 58 crore people bathing in the river during the Maha Kumbh, Ganga water remains naturally disease-free due to its inherent purifying properties, the release stated. Dr Sonkar highlighted a significant aspect of the Maha Kumbh -- how Ganga water was portrayed as highly polluted even before the event began. He questioned these claims, stating that if the river were indeed contaminated, there would have been a global outcry by now, with hospitals overwhelmed by patients, the release added. Professor Venkatesh Dutta, who heads the Department of Environmental Science at Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), told PTI that Ganga water is not static but is constantly flowing. I wouldn't be able to hazard a guess any which way on the quality of the Ganga water as of now. All that I can say is type; time of sampling also matters a lot, Dutta said.
LUCKNOW: Visiting his parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli for the first time after the Delhi assembly election outcome, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, claimed that the BJP would have lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls had the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) joined the INDIA bloc. Questioning the political strategy of the BSP chief, Rahul Gandhi asked, Why does Mayawati not contest elections properly? We asked her to join the INDIA bloc but she refused. If all three parties including the Congress, Samajwadi Party and BSP had come together, the BJP would not have won. However, it may be recalled that the Samajwadi Party had opposed the inclusion of Mayawati in the alliance in UP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. While interacting with a group of Dalit students of his constituency during his two-day visit to Rae Bareli, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also highlighted the contribution of Dalits to the country's Constitution. Dr BR Ambedkar lacked facilities, yet he shook the entire political system, he said. Naming some top private companies among the country's major 500 firms, Gandhi asked the youth how many of these companies were headed by Dalits. When a young person responded None, Rahul Gandhi asked, Why not? Another young person replied, We lack enough facilities. However, in disagreement, Rahul Gandhi cited Dr Ambedkar, who, he claimed, had no facilities and was alone in his efforts, yet he made a palpable and noticeable impact on the country's politics. He said that the Dalits had faced discrimination for thousands of years. Ambedkar kept this (discrimination) in mind when he prepared our Constitution....he gave power to the Dalits through the Constitution, the Congress leader said. Every Dalit is an Ambedkar, he added. The former AICC chief stated that there was an entire system which did not want the Dalits to progress. The system attacks you every day, and more than half the time, you don't even realise how it's attacking you, said Rahul Gandhi adding that they needed to understand that the ideology of the Constitution was their ideology. I can guarantee you that if there were no Dalits in this country, there would be no Constitution. It's your ideology, it's your Constitution, but wherever you go, you are crushed, he stated. Earlier, Rahul reached Lucknow on Thursday morning taking road route to Rae Bareli. He first visited the Hanuman Temple at Churwa border and proceeded to Bachhrawan. In Bachhrawan, Rahul Gandhi addressed a party workers meeting. Accusing the ruling BJP of trying to divert peoples attention from real issues, Rahul Gandhi urged the party workers to keep working hard at the booth level for better performance in future. He alleged that inflation had zoomed significantly, and the BJP government was promoting only capitalists. He also alleged that measures like GST and demonetisation had led to an increase in unemployment. If the Central government will work with honesty, crores of youth can get jobs, he said. Evading a direct reply on his participation in Mahakumbh, the Congress MP said namaskar and moved on.
Akhilesh Yadav calls UP budget 'second last' of Yogi govt, says no link with BJP manifesto
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday dismissed the Uttar Pradesh budget presented by the Yogi Adityanath-led government, calling it the second last budget of the BJP in the state. Criticising the government's approach, Yadav claimed that none of its budgets, including the latest one, had a clear vision or direction for Uttar Pradesh. This is the ninth budget of this government, and it is their second last, the SP chief said. After this, the final budget will be presented, and then the people will get a chance to choose a new government, he said, adding that the budget has no connection with the promises made in the BJP's manifesto. The government has presented budgets without any roadmap on how to take the state forward. There is no clarity on how the needs of the common people will be addressed, he stated. He also took a dig at the BJP's repeated claims of presenting the iggest budget, saying that every new budget is naturally larger than the previous one. Every time they present a budget, they say it's the biggest one. This statement can be made by any government because every budget is bound to be bigger than the last, he remarked. Yadav described the budget as hollow, claiming it was all noise with nothing substantial inside. This is not a budget, it's an empty drum that makes a lot of noise but has nothing inside. The people feel like no real budget has been presented, just sermons, while they keep wondering when the actual budget will come, he said. UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna tables Rs 8.09 lakh crore Budget The former UP chief minister further alleged that the budget has left different sections of society disappointed. Farmers' hopes have dried up, women are even more worried about managing household expenses, the unemployed see nothing but darkness ahead, and traders are feeling the deepening impact of economic slowdown. Even BJP ministers and MLAs who were thumping desks in the Assembly are now anxious because they will have to face the anger of people in their constituencies over inflation and unemployment, he said. Taking a swipe at the government's treatment of artisans, the Lok Sabha MP from Kannauj said, The weavers' looms have fallen silent. The people are now asking how much budget has been allocated for the 'Jumla Ministry'. He also took potshots at Adityanath's speech in the Assembly, noting that while the BJP opposed Urdu, the CM himself used several Urdu words in his address. Some people even oppose Urdu in Urdu itself, he quipped. Listing several words used by the CM, including 'badnaam,' 'bakhsha,' 'gunehgar,' 'haseen,' and 'duniya,' he asked whether these were not Urdu words and extended his argument by questioning the Hindi equivalents of words like 'rail,' 'engine,' 'steering,' 'clutch,' and 'platform.' Referring to a book on the Kumbh Mela study by Harvard University, Yadav said he had previously sent an English version of the book to Adityanath for decoration purposes and was now sending a Hindi version so that he could actually read it. On the BJP's election promises, the SP chief alleged that the government had failed to deliver on its commitments. The BJP manifesto promised free electricity for farmers' irrigation needs over the next five years. Nine budgets have passed, but has this promise been fulfilled? They also pledged to set up a Rs 25,000 crore agro-infrastructure mission in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, but what happened to that? Yadav asked. They announced a Rs 1,000 crore Bhama Shah Price Stabilization Fund for crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and onions, yet nothing has materialised, he said. Yadav accused the BJP of failing to support farmers despite promising Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees. They promised to provide MSP to farmers, but where is it? We had built mandis to ensure fair prices for farmers, and this government has destroyed them. Not a single new mandi has been built under the BJP rule, he claimed. He further pointed out that the BJP had assured sugarcane farmers that their dues would be paid within 14 days, failing which they would receive interest. The government only talks about the amount it has paid so far, but never discloses the outstanding dues. It also never tells farmers how much the price of sugarcane has increased, he said. Yadav said that the BJP's budget had left people disillusioned. After nine budgets, the government still has no answers for the unemployed, struggling farmers, or common citizens. The countdown for a new government has begun, he said.
UP Budget 2025 is dedicated to Sanatan culture of India: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state Budget 2025-26 aligns with India's Sanatan culture, focusing on youth, women, and farmers' upliftment. This budget commemorates the Indian Constitution's 75-year journey and establishes the Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Center in Lucknow for promoting social justice and empowerment.
Budget 2025 aligns with Sanatan dharma, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Thursday said that the state Budget 2025-26 is in alignment with the principles of Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah and dedicated to Indias Sanatan culture. The Budget for FY26 holds great significance as it marks the Amrit Mahotsav of the implementation of the Indian Constitution and the establishment of Uttar []
Budget 2025 In Alignment With Sanatan Culture: Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, Feb 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the state Budget 2025-26 is in alignment with the principles of Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah and dedicated to Indias Sanatan culture. The Budget for FY26 holds great significance as it marks the Amrit Mahotsav of the implementation of the Indian Constitution and the establishment of Uttar Pradesh in January 1950, he said while addressing a press conference after the presentation of the Budget. This Budget of 2025-26 embodies [] The post Budget 2025 In Alignment With Sanatan Culture: Yogi Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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UP budget 2025-26: AI city, cyber security park and more; see key details
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister, Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a Rs 8,08,736-crore Budget for the state assembly, focusing on research, development, and Information Technology for 2025-26. Major allocations include 22% for development, 13% for education, and significant initiatives like the Artificial Intelligence City and 'Zero Poverty Abhiyan.'
UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna tables Rs 8.09 lakh crore Budget
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday tabled Rs 8,08,736 crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the state assembly with a focus on research & development and Information Technology. Khanna in his Budget speech said 22 per cent of the Budget has been allocated for development purposes, 13 per cent for education, 11 per cent for agriculture and related services, while six per cent has been allocated for health. We have focussed on research, development and Information Technology in the budget, said Khanna. Khanna began his address by praising Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and highlighting developments in the state under his leadership. He also mentioned the ongoing Maha Kumbh as he began his address. He described the Kumbh as not only a cultural and religious event but also a rare astronomical occurrence symbolising India's ancient faith and cultural integrity. Khanna said the total Budget outlay for financial year 2025-26 is 9.8 per cent higher from the Budget outlay for FY25. The size of the state's Budget for 2024-25 was Rs 7,36,437 crore that included new schemes worth Rs 24,863.57 crore. Khanna said the state government will develop an Artificial Intelligence City and set up a park for technological research in Cyber Security. There are also provisions for the modernisation of the Legislative Assembly as well as the development of smart classes and laboratories in schools and polytechnics.
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