Yogi launches ₹1,184-crore projects for Ambedkar Nagar
The chief minister made the announcement at Katehari where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 194 development projects worth ₹1,184 crore aimed at the comprehensive development of Ambedkar Nagar district.
'Responding to requests from public representatives, the chief minister announced the renaming of Akbarpur bus stand to Shravan Dham bus stand, a tribute to the cultural and mythological legacy of Shravan Kumar from the Ramayana, symbolising filial devotion. He also declared that the Tanda bus stand will be named 'Jairam Verma Bus Stand' in honour of the late Jairam Verma,' a press statement issued by the state government said.
The chief minister emphasised the government's commitment to developing Shravan Dham as a religious and cultural tourism destination, highlighting its ancient legacy. He also reiterated the state's focus on promoting tourism in Shiv Baba Dham, where he offered prayers before the public event. He noted that several development works in Shiv Baba Dham have already been completed, with the remaining progressing rapidly.
'A total ₹561.86 crore has been disbursed to 11,690 farmer families across the state under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana, including 431 families from Ambedkar Nagar alone,' the chief minister said.
He added that financial assistance ranging from ₹500 crore to ₹1,050 crore has been allocated for this initiative from the financial years 2020-21 to 2025-26.
'There is no dearth of funds. We are conducting camps in every tehsil to ensure that disaster-affected farmer families receive prompt relief,' he said. The chief minister also announced the establishment of a fire station and fire brigade unit in Bhiti Tehsil, with the foundation stone to be laid soon.
CM releases ₹561.86 crore to
11,690 dependent farmer families
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday released ₹561.86 crore to 11,690 dependent families under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana (Chief Minister Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme). While the CM personally attended the event in Ambedkar Nagar, assistance was provided simultaneously in all 350 tehsils of Uttar Pradesh by ministers and elected representatives. Expressing condolences to families of farmers affected by calamities, he reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to farmer welfare. With no budgetary limitations, more beneficiaries will continue to receive assistance as the year progresses, he added.
The chief minister clarified that earlier only the farmer was eligible for benefits, but under the revised policy, sharecroppers, agricultural labourers, and family members of farmers who fall victim to disasters such as fire, storms, lightning, or floods are also covered. The government now provides ₹5 lakh assistance per family in such cases. HTC
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
UP CM Yogi Adityanath conducts aerial survey of Bijnor Kanwar Yatra route
Image credit- ANI Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday conducted an aerial survey of the Kanwar Yatra route in the Bijnor district. In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Emphasising that adequate arrangements are being made for Kanwariyas, UP minister AK Sharma said that the administration is ensuring that there are no potholes on the route and drains are covered. "This one month is like a celebration throughout the country. We are ensuring that there are no potholes on the roads, especially in cities along the Kanwar route. We are making sure all manholes and drains are properly covered to avoid any unforeseen accidents at night. Arrangements for separate restrooms for men and women have been made along the Kanwar route. Arrangements for meals of Kanwar Yatris are also being made," Sharma said. "We are making sure the facilities are better than last year's. Streetlights are being installed throughout the Kanwar route. One thing we have learnt from Muharram Tazia processions is that we will ask Kanwar yatris not to make very high DJ setups to avoid coming in contact with high-tension power lines," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to the late mother of BJP leader Dharampal Singh in Bijnor. In a post on X, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Today, I visited the residence of the State General Secretary (Organisation) Dharmpal Ji in Bijnor district, offered flowers at the portrait of his late revered mother, paid my respects, and consoled the grieving family members. In this hour of sorrow, my condolences are with the family, and I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed soul a place at his sacred feet."
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Ponnam Prabhakar hits out at BJP for neglecting Telangana
HYDERABAD: Telangana BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Sunday criticised the BJP's newly appointed state president, N Ramchander Rao, for levelling allegations against the Congress govt. H e reminded Rao that the Narendra Modi-led central govt had, in its final years, made grand promises, incited division, and spread misinformation, without fulfilling key commitments such as providing 10 crore jobs, depositing 15 lakh into the accounts of the poor, and doubling farmers' incomes."The BJP govt at the Centre has deceived farmers, youth, women, the poor, and the SC, ST, BC, and minority communities. If we were to list your govt's failures, it would be as voluminous as the Ramayana and as lengthy as the Mahabharata ," Ponnam said. He further recalled that during the 2019 general elections, the BJP had promised monthly pensions for small and marginal farmers aged over 60, and a hike in the 6,000 Kisan Samman Nidhi as annual crop investment assistance. "Were these promises kept?" he asked. Ponnam accused the Centre of neglecting Telangana, questioning what the Modi govt had delivered to the state. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad
News18
9 hours ago
- News18
UP School Refuses Fee Waiver For Gorakhpur Girl Despite CM Yogi's Promise
Last Updated: The family said the Chief Minister assured them her education would not be disrupted due to financial constraints and promised a fee waiver. A school in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, declined to waive the fees of a Class 7 student, despite Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assuring her of support for her education following her appeal for financial assistance. Pankhuri Tripathi, a student at Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Gorakhpur, approached CM Yogi Adityanath during Janata Darbar on July 1, requesting a school fee waiver after her father lost his job due to a leg injury. The family said the Chief Minister assured them her education would not be disrupted due to financial constraints and promised a fee waiver. However, Pankhuri and her father were informed by the school that fee waivers were not possible. 'I had gone to the Chief Minister with a fee waiver request. He gave me a chocolate and assured me that it would be done. But when I went to school with my father, they misbehaved with us," she said, as quoted by NDTV. The school, run by Vidya Bharati, charges Rs 1,650 per month. According to reports, Pankhuri's pending dues are about Rs 18,000. The student's father, Rajiv Kumar Tripathi, said he lost his job after a fall during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been struggling to pay school fees for both his children. He said he was moved by his daughter's disappointment. 'When I saw my daughter crying, I broke down too," he said. Akhilesh Yadav Reacts The issue drew a sharp response from the Opposition, with Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav offering to support the girl's education. जो जमा करने में जुटे हैं, वो किसी की फ़ीस क्या माफ़ या जमा कराएँगे।हमारा वादा है बच्ची की पढ़ाई नहीं रुकेगी। ये है भाजपा के झूठे नारे 'बेटी बचाओ, बेटी पढ़ाओ' का सच। भाजपाइयों से आग्रह है कि बच्चों से झूठ न बोलें। — Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) July 5, 2025 Despite the political outreach, the family expressed faith in CM Yogi Adityanath, who represents Gorakhpur. 'We are associated with the Math and Maharajji. We believe he would ensure my daughter's education," said Tripathi. While the school administration declined to give any comment, an official from the state education department said a letter has been sent to the school, and a positive resolution is expected. First Published:
