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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hazratganj to get an aesthetic makeover
Lucknow: The beautification drive to enhance Hazratganj's aesthetic appeal with greater organisation and uniformity in colour and signage was discussed in a meeting headed by district magistrate Vishak G with officials and trade association representatives on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The discussions led to an agreement on the colour and design of buildings, signage, street furniture, bollards, and electric poles, all aimed at giving Hazratganj a refreshed appearance. According to officials, the changes will reflect the Awadhi style with minor adjustments to the colour of the buildings. The implementation of facade control guidelines is expected to enhance the market's heritage appeal, potentially attracting more tourists. Traders have been encouraged to comply with these guidelines and assist in organising signage and removing haphazard hoardings. Lucknow Development Authority vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar said that the beautification plan includes the installation of cast iron railings, wooden finish benches and double-arm street lights. Pathways will be organised, and attractively designed dustbins will be placed strategically. Electric poles on the central verge will be removed and replaced by street lights installed on both sides of the road. The meeting was attended by officials and engineers from Lucknow Municipal Corporation, PWD, Lucknow Metro, and Jalkal among other departments.
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Top Lucknow schools set to face stern action for denying EWS admissions under RTE
The Lucknow district administration and the education department are ready to crack the whip on some reputed private schools in the state capital, including City Montessori School, Seth MR Jaipuria and GD Goenka Public School, for denying admission to children from economically weaker sections (EWS) under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. For representation only (File) The administration has threatened to withdraw the no objection certificates (NOCs) given for recognition to these schools, which may also result in their disaffiliation from their respective boards as they were found guilty of denying admission to EWS students. District magistrate Vishak G said, 'Legal notices will be served to individual school principals for denying admission and their reply will be sought. If we are not satisfied with their reply, stern action will be taken against the schools.' A week ago, a five-year-old girl from Moradabad and her father, who is a driver by profession, had met chief minister Yogi Adityanath at Janata Darshan where they sought his intervention as a private school had refused to take the child. Within a few hours of the meeting, a private school in Moradabad gave admission to the child under RTE. The video of the girl interacting with the CM went viral. During a review meeting, the district magistrate gave clear instructions to the private schools to be prepared to face harsh action for denying admission to poor children. The meeting was held on the issue of admission of children of disadvantaged and weaker sections under Section 12-1-C of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009. 'Clear information should be obtained about the number of children admitted in the district and the remaining children who are deprived of admission, except the children who do not wish to take admission. A report regarding them should be presented at the earliest so that action against such schools can be taken,' a district administration official said. Bal Guide is another school found guilty of denying admission to EWS kids under RTE Act. Basic shiksha adhikari (BSA) Ram Pravesh said action will soon be initiated against the erring schools for denying admission to EWS kids. In the past, a few private schools did not even send their representatives to a meeting called by the administration. When contacted, Sarvesh Goel of GD Goenka Public School said, 'We have never denied admission to any student falling under this category provided they met the RTE norms.' City Montessori School manager Geeta Gandhi Kingdon and Seth MR Jaipuria principal Promini Chopra remained unresponsive to repeated calls. Anil Agarwal, president of Unaided Private School Association, UP, said, 'Most of the private schools are giving admissions to students under RTE but at the same time private schools also expect the government to reimburse us according to the provision given in section 12 (1C) of the RTE act. The amount of ₹ 450 per month for the last 11 years is too less and not acceptable to the schools.'
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Over 35 pc candidates skip civil services prelims 2025 in Lucknow
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Civil Services Prelims Examination in two shifts at 91 centres in Lucknow on Sunday. A total of 40,026 candidates were registered to appear in the exam, Lucknow district magistrate Vishak G said in a statement. For the peaceful and copying-free examination, 33 sector magistrates and 91 static magistrates were deployed, the DM said. Also, UPSC had given supervisory responsibility to 5 senior officers. During the examination, the DM visited the examination control room and the CCTV control room. He also inspected various examination centres and observed all the arrangements. Out of 40,026 candidates who had registered for the exam in Lucknow, 14,125 (35.29%) skipped the exam in first shift. A total of 25,902 (64.71%) candidates appeared for the preliminary exam. In the second shift, 14,270 (35.67%) candidates skipped the exam. A total of 25,756 (64.33%) candidates appeared for the preliminary exam, a district administration official said. In 2024, of the 40,030 candidates who were registered to appear in the exam at Lucknow centres, 16,326 candidates were absent in the first shift while 16,508 skipped the test in the second shift. In 2023, nearly 43% candidates skipped the Civil Services prelims exam in Lucknow.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Child beggary in Lucknow: 9-member panel to mobilise public awareness
As part of its ongoing crackdown against organised child beggary and to boost rehabilitation of those trapped in the racket, the district administration has constituted a nine-member panel of experts and individuals to assist in creating awareness against the menace among people. The panel members, drawn mostly from higher educational institutions of the state capital, will join hands with the administration to raise awareness, offer suggestions and issue appeals to citizens to help authorities bring child beggars to schools and assist in their rehabilitation process, according to a circular (HT is in possession of copy of the letter) issued by Lucknow district magistrate Vishak G. The panel members are from Indian Institute of Management (IIML), University of Lucknow (LU), King George's Medical University (KGMU), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), and Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (SMNRU). The experts include Dr Rajiv Mishra (KGMU's social and public health department), IIML assistant professors Bhumika (human resource management) and Kshitij Awasthi (strategic management), LU professors Anup Kumar Bharti (social work) and Manini Srivastava (psychology), SMNRU professor Archana Singh (social work), BBAU professor BB Malik (sociology), and AKTU professor OP Singh (DSW). Besides, the district administration has also roped in squadron leader Toolika Rani, an ex-Indian Air Force officer and mountaineer presently working as an assistant professor at the department of history, DSN College, Unnao. The first meeting of this panel is proposed on May 28 at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, district collectorate. It will be chaired by DM Vishak G. To rescue children forced into organised beggary in Lucknow and to ensure their proper identification, rehabilitation and social integration of their families, the district administration has been carrying out an enforcement drive campaign since February 1, 2025 by deploying teams at prominent intersections (hot spots) such as Hazratganj, Lal Batti, Awadh crossing, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan crossing, Charbagh, Engineering College, Tedhipulia, Aliganj, Kapoorthala, etc.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Lko DM visits Malihabad, spotlights ‘Kavach' to boost mango exports
District magistrate Vishak G on Saturday toured the famed Malihabad mango belt to assess technological developments in mango cultivation and engage directly with local farmers. During his field visit, he reviewed the 'Kavach bagging technique' being implemented by farmers. The method, used to protect mangoes from pests and improve fruit quality, was noted as a step forward in modernising traditional practices. Addressing a gathering of growers, the DM encouraged farmers to strengthen their participation in export-related activities by working closely with local mango pack houses. He also interacted with officials from the horticulture department to promote government-backed schemes for horticulture. The visit coincided with the district receiving the geographical indication (GI-125) user certificate for the Malihabadi Dasheri mango. Congratulating the Awadh Mango Producer and Horticulture Committee, Vishak said the certificate would help in expanding the international footprint of this distinct variety of mango. The DM was joined by deputy director DK Verma of the horticulture department and other officials. General secretary Upendra Singh of the committee, along with mango growers Mahendra Singh, Rohit Jaiswal, and Muslekhuddin, also took part in the event.
