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Business Standard
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
UP govt to equip 235K buildings with rooftop rainwater harvesting system
"Around 34,000 public buildings already have these systems installed and plans are on to extend this to over one lakh additional structures in the coming months," a statement from UP govt said Press Trust of India Lucknow The Uttar Pradesh government is undertaking an extensive campaign to promote rainwater harvesting, aiming to strengthen water conservation and address groundwater depletion, a statement issued here said on Tuesday. According to the statement, it aims to equip 2.35 lakh government and semi-government buildings across the state with rooftop rainwater harvesting system for the campaign. "Around 34,000 public buildings already have these systems installed and plans are on to extend this to over one lakh additional structures in the coming months," the statement added. "This initiative is a significant move toward recharging groundwater levels and conserving water for future generations," it said. It noted that so far 16 districts, including -- Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Amethi, Gonda, Balrampur, Bahraich, Shravasti, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar, Azamgarh, Ballia, Jhansi, and Pilibhit -- have successfully achieved the 100 per cent target for rainwater harvesting installation in all eligible government buildings. The statement further said the state's Jal Shakti Department is running the "Catch the Rain-2025" campaign to promote rainwater harvesting across Uttar Pradesh. "As part of this, a plan has been chalked out to install rainwater harvesting systems in different government and semi-government buildings. Under the plan, these systems will soon be set up in more than one lakh buildings," it said.
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
UP govt establishing 2,700 smart classrooms in state for Rs 324.56 crore
Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said Press Trust of India Lucknow The Urban Development Department on Friday said it has taken a significant step to modernise and digitise education in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in government schools. Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said. "Out of these (2,700 classrooms), around 1,780 classrooms have already been completed and are now operational," the department said in a statement. This initiative is proving especially beneficial for students from economically weaker sections in urban areas, it said. "These students are gaining access to modern, technology-enabled education and are becoming digitally empowered, resulting in the increase of enrollment rate across the state," it added. To boost educational facilities in urban government schools, the department said it is constructing 2,700 smart classrooms through various schemes. The majority of these -- ?1,183 classrooms -- ?have been developed under the Smart City Mission at a sanctioned cost of Rs 160.83 crore, of which 1,088 classrooms are fully functional. Additionally, under the 'Kayakalp' initiative, around 190 smart classrooms have been established with an investment of Rs 57.66 crore, it said. Under the Aspirational Cities initiative, 913 smart classrooms have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 29.43 crore. Currently, 408 of these are operational while 505 are under construction, it said. Furthermore, 398 new classrooms have also been approved. Under the CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme, 25 special classrooms are being built, and the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana has sanctioned 13 smart classrooms. Another 4.25 crore has been allocated under Kayakalp projects for classroom development, according to the statement. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat said, "We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not just connecting students with technology but are also preparing them for the future." "This effort has led to a noticeable improvement in student attendance and enrollment in government schools in urban areas," Abhijat said.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank posts net profit of Rs 100 crore in 2025
The total business stood at Rs 41,234 crore, reflecting its growing role in the rural economy, according to a statement Press Trust of India Lucknow The Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank on Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs 100 crore in 2025, on the back of increased lending activity and improved management practices. The total business stood at Rs 41,234 crore, reflecting its growing role in the rural economy, according to a statement. "The bank's net profit, which stood at Rs 32.82 crore in 2017, has now crossed Rs 100 crore -- registering a threefold increase. "This remarkable growth highlights not only increased lending activity but also the impact of improved management practices and enhanced transparency," it added. In 2017, the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank disbursed loans worth Rs 9,190 crore. By 2025, this figure has surged to Rs 23,061 crore under the Yogi government -- a testament to its effectiveness in economically empowering farmers and small entrepreneurs across the state. The crop loan disbursements have also doubled to Rs 11,516 crore. Additionally, 13 new branches of cooperative banks have been established, and PACS (primary agriculture credit societies) have been upgraded into multi-service centers, it said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Business Standard
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Red alert declared in UP after 'Operation Sindoor', says DGP Prashant Kumar
All field units of UP police have been instructed to coordinate with the defense forces and strengthen the security of important installations, UP DGP Prashant Kumar said from his 'X' handle Press Trust of India Lucknow Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday declared Red Alert in the state following ' Operation Sindoor' by the armed forces against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), UP DGP said on Wednesday. In retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes early Wednesday on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke. "Red alert has been declared in Uttar Pradesh in view of the action taken by the Indian Army on terrorist hideouts under #OperationSindoor. All field units of @Uppolice have been instructed to coordinate with the defense forces and strengthen the security of important installations," UP DGP Prashant Kumar said from his 'X' handle. "UP Police is alert, equipped with resources, and fully prepared to ensure the safety of every citizen of the state. Jai Hind!," he added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Business Standard
04-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Uttar Pradesh govt approves Rs 200 crore for flood protection projects
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Rs 200 crore for flood protection projects in the vulnerable districts ahead of the monsoon season, officials said on Sunday. Press Trust of India Lucknow
