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UTTAR PRADESH UP tops in central rural housing scheme for poor By building more than seven lakh dwelling units in the last financial year, Uttar Pradesh has topped the list of all states in the country under Centre’s flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAYG). Moreover, the 7,71,073 houses were constructed in just nine months. … Read more 29.03.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Swachh Shakti 2018 to be held in Lucknow The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, is organizing a Women’s Convention – called Swachh Shakti 2018 – on International Women’s Day, at Lucknow. 8000 women sarpanches, 3000 women Swachhagrahis, 2000 mahilasamakhyas from Uttar … Read more 07.03.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Up agriculture department has dedicated 2018 as `millet year’ The UP Agriculture department has dedicated 2018 as `millet year’ aiming to promote production of coarse grains. For doubling farmers’ income in the next five years, the government has focused its attention on increasing production of oil seeds and pulses. The … Read more 11.04.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Around 10,000 crores aid Given To UP In 2017-18: NABARD According to the National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development NABARD provided an assistance of Rs 10,012 crore to Uttar Pradesh during 2017-18 to facilitate overall development with special focus on agricultural credit. This has been achieved through commercial banks, RRBs and cooperatives, infrastructure development … Read more 27.04.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH State government linked fee structure of schools with consumer price index In an attempt to regulate fee structure in private schools, the state government has linked fee structure with Consumer Price Index and it would be applicable for schools charging an annual fee of Rs 20,000 and above. The cabinet … Read more 04.04.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH UP government in association with UNICEF launches DASTAK campaign In Uttar Pradesh, State government in association with UNICEF has launched massive door to door campaign DASTAK to eradicate deadly Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanise Encephalitis disease in the state. In DASTAK campaign, whole state machinery with the help of UNICEF … Read more 07.02.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH Up govt plans to promote noida, greater noida and yamuna expressway To promote Uttar Pradesh as an ideal investment destination, the state government plans to promote Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway as electronics manufacturing zone. Country-specific industrial parks will be set up, which will virtually act as a home away … Read more 24.04.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH President Ram Nath Kovind Lays Foundation Stone Of 5 National Highway Projects In Varanasi President Ram Nath Kovindvisited Varanasi on a one-day visit to Uttar Pradesh. During his temple city visit, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of five projects of the National Highway Authority of India. It includes the … Read more 24.03.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs
UTTAR PRADESH 2nd highest no. of child labourers in Lucknow In contrast to its rich legacy of sophistication, warmth, courtesy and polite mannerisms, City of Nawabs is now home to the second largest number of children working as labourers in the country. Over 5.9% of all children in the 5-14 years age group … Read more 12.06.18 UPPCS (Uttarpradesh) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Hamburg to host 2018 Global Wind Summit The first edition of the Global Wind Summit will be held in Hamburg from September 25-28, 2018. The organisers of the four-day event are expecting speakers from about 100 countries, including India, China, the US, Spain and Denmark. The conference on wind is … Read more 29.05.18 UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh) Current Affairs