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India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Swachh Survekshan 2024: Lucknow becomes third cleanest city in India
ANI 14 Jul 2025, 16:06 GMT+10 Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Monday informed that Lucknow has become the third cleanest city across the nation, according to recently released Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings. The UP minister said that the capital city improved its position by 41 points from its previous rank. 'In the central government's 'Swachhata Survekshan-2024', the state capital Lucknow has set a record. In the released list, Lucknow district has jumped 41 points from the previous rank, securing the third position nationwide,' Khanna posed on X. The Swachh Survekshan, an initiative by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is a comprehensive assessment of the urban cleanliness and waste management practices in India. The program includes new indicators, including assessing cleanliness in schools, such as the availability of separate toilets for boys and girls and safe disposal of wet and dry waste. On October 2, 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched throughout the length and breadth of the country as a national movement. (ANI)
Time of India
19-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian Army Agniveer GD admit card out at joinindianarmy.nic.in.; Check steps to download, other details
The Indian Army has released the admit cards for the Agniveer General Duty (GD) recruitment exam. Candidates registered for the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) can download their hall tickets from the official website — . According to the official notice, the Agniveer GD exam will be conducted from June 30 to July 3, 2025. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. How to Download Agniveer GD Admit Card 2025 Candidates can follow these steps to download their hall tickets: Step 1: Visit the official website — Step 2: Click on the 'Candidate Login' section on the homepage Step 3: Enter your login credentials and submit Step 4: The admit card will be displayed on the screen Live Events Step 5: Download and print it for future use Candidates will be able to download admit cards for their respective posts only after the designated release dates mentioned in the official schedule. UP to provide 20% reservation for Agniveers in state police recruitment The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to provide 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in direct recruitment to several positions in the state police force. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the move aims to provide meaningful post-service opportunities to Agniveers, who have completed their four-year term under the Agnipath scheme. "This is a significant decision. The reservation will be applicable across categories - general, SC, ST, and OBC. If an Agniveer belongs to the SC category, the reservation will apply within SC; if OBC, then within OBC," he explained. He added that special age relaxation of up to three years will also be provided to Agniveers applying for these posts. There are four categories--constable police, constable PAC, mounted police and fireman --in which recruitment will be made. The first batch of recruits under this system will come out in 2026, he said "Several states and central forces have already taken initiative to provide reservation to Agniveers. States like Haryana and Odisha have offered 10 per cent reservation to former Agniveers. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has now approved 20 per cent horizontal reservation, which is a bold and generous initiative," Khanna said. "This not only recognises their service but ensures they can continue contributing to the nation's security infrastructure after their military stint," he said. The Centre introduced the Agnipath scheme in 2022 for short-term induction of personnel in the Army, Navy and Air Force with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three services.
India Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
UP government announces 20% quota for ex-agniveers in police, fire services
In a major policy move aimed at boosting post-service employment prospects for Agniveers, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a 20% reservation for former Agnipath recruits in state police and fire department announcement was made following a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, addressing the media, stated that the reservation would apply to direct recruitment in four categories: police constable, PAC constable, mounted police, and the reservation will be horizontal, meaning it will cut across all social categories—General, SC, ST, and OBC. For example, an ex-Agniveer belonging to the SC category will be eligible for the quota within that category. Additionally, the state will offer a relaxation of the upper age limit of up to three years for former Agniveers applying for these posts. The first eligible batch under this reservation system is expected to be recruited in the broader context, Khanna noted that several states, including Haryana and Odisha, have already extended similar benefits, albeit at 10%. "By offering 20% reservation, UP is taking a significant step forward in recognising the service of Agniveers and integrating them into state-level security roles," he in 2022, the Agnipath scheme is a central government initiative for short-term military recruitment in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with a four-year service period. The UP government's latest move is seen as a strong measure to ensure career continuity for these youth in critical public service roles.(With PTI inputs)Must Watch
Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
UP govt to give 20% reservation in police, fire services to ex-Agniveers
The Uttar Pradesh government will provide 20 per cent reservation to the ex-Agniveers in the state police and fire department, an official said on Saturday. The state government issued an order regarding this on June 6. The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday said that it will provide 20 per cent reservation to ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to several positions in the state police. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Tuesday said the move aims to provide meaningful post-service opportunities to Agniveers, who have completed their four-year term under the Agnipath scheme. 'This is a significant decision. The reservation will be applicable across categories — General, SC, ST and OBC. If an ex-Agniveer belongs to the SC category, the reservation will apply within SC; if OBC, then within OBC,' he explained. Special age relaxation of up to three years will also be provided to former Agniveers applying for these posts, he added. There are four categories — police constable, PAC constable, mounted police and fireman — for which recruitment will be done. The first batch of recruits under this system will come out in 2026, Khanna said. 'Several states and central forces have already taken the initiative to provide reservations to Agniveers. States like Haryana and Odisha have offered 10 per cent reservation to former Agniveers. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has now approved 20 per cent horizontal reservation, which is a bold and generous initiative,' the minister said. This not only recognises their service but ensures that they continue contributing to the nation's security infrastructure after their military stint, he said. The Centre introduced the Agnipath scheme in 2022 for short-term induction of personnel in the Army, Navy and Air Force with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three services.
India Today
07-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
UP to provide 20% reservation to ex-Agniveers in police and fire services
The Uttar Pradesh government will provide 20 per cent reservation to the ex-Agniveers in the state police and fire department, an official said on state government issued an order regarding the same on June Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday said it will provide 20 per cent reservation to ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment for several positions in the state The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi to reporters after the meeting, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Tuesday said the move aimed to provide meaningful post-service opportunities to Agniveers, who have completed their four-year term under the Agnipath scheme."This is a significant decision. The reservation will be applicable across categories - General, SC, ST and OBC. If an ex-Agniveer belongs to the SC category, the reservation will apply within SC, if OBC, then within OBC," he age relaxation of up to three years will also be provided to former Agniveers applying for these posts, he are four categories - police constable, PAC constable, mounted police and fireman - for which recruitment will be done. The first batch of recruits under this system will come out in 2026, Khanna states and central forces have already taken the initiative to provide reservations to Agniveers. States like Haryana and Odisha have offered 10 per cent reservation to former Agniveers. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has now approved 20 per cent horizontal reservation, which is a bold and generous initiative," the minister not only recognises their service but ensures that they continue contributing to the nation's security infrastructure after their military stint, he Centre introduced the Agnipath scheme in 2022 for short-term induction of personnel in the Army, Navy and Air Force with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three Reel IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh#Yogi Adityanath
