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Sports colleges proposed in 10 divs

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The Uttar Pradesh government in its budget for 2026-27 has proposed the establishment of sports colleges in 10 divisions of the state along with construction of a new building of M... Read More


Edu, employment push for minorities: Danish Ansari

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed Rs 2,058 crore for minority welfare schemes aimed at education, social and economic empowerment. Danish Azad Ansari, minister of state for... Read More


Thrust on research, innovation in green hydrogen, too

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has allocated Rs 25 crore for research, development and innovation in green hydrogen. The state budget, tabled by finance minister Suresh Khanna, proposed the funds "... Read More


Pronounced focus on cleanair management, plantation

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The state budget carries a pronounced environmental focus, with Rs.194 crore earmarked for the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Project (UPCAMP), a multi-sector initiative suppor... Read More


More of a headline-grabbing exercise: Maya

Lucknow, Feb. 12 -- Bahujan Samaj Party chief and former chief minister Mayawati termed the state's annual budget as 'more of a headline-grabbing exercise.' She said it would be better if the budget a... Read More


UP plans PPP route to fill medical education gaps in 16 districts

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has made medical education the centrepiece of its healthcare strategy, proposing an allocation of Rs.14,997 crore in the latest budget. The state plans to establish n... Read More


Rs.5,041 crore to strengthen textile ecosystem

Lucknow, Feb. 12 -- The state government has made a proposal of Rs 5,041 crore in FY 26-27 for the handloom and textile industry. With this allocation, the government has set a target to generate 30,0... Read More


Purvanchal gets Rs 400 cr, Bundelkhand Rs 150 cr

Lucknow, Feb. 12 -- Despite overall development across the state, regional disparities still exist. The state government has tried to address this issue by allocating special funds for backward region... Read More


Integrated aqua park, wholesalemarket in Rs.600-cr fisheries push

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- In a boost for the fisheries sector, the state government has unveiled a budgetary roadmap aimed to strengthen infrastructure, earmarking Rs.600 crore in total. Under the centrally... Read More


Rs.75 cr plan to put 75 dist delicacies on global map

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed a budgetary provision of Rs 75 crore for its new 'One District One Cuisine' (ODOC) scheme, under which a signature dish from each of the 7... Read More