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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Biometric verification must for CM mass marriage scheme now
Bahraich: Couples who are planning to tie knot under CM mass marriage programme in UP will now have to get their biometric verification done before taking the wedding vows. The new norm, aimed at ensuring transparency, will be introduced from Oct this year. The social welfare department will now register the biometric presence of both bride and groom at the wedding venue, confirmed Monica Rani, district magistrate, Bahraich To prevent fraud and ensure that only eligible beneficiaries receive support, the Aadhaar verification will also be conducted on-site, allowing authorities to immediately identify if either the bride or groom has previously received benefits under this scheme. Under the scheme, Rs 1 lakh is spent per couple in the marriage. While Rs 60,000 is transferred directly to the bride's bank account, Rs 25,000 is allocated for wedding gifts and Rs 15,000 is given to cover expenses such as food, tents, and other arrangements. The scheme is aimed at supporting marriages of girls from economically weaker sections. Under new norms, the number of gift items provided to each couple has also been increased from 14 to 24. "It will now include essentials such as a mattress, cooking pans, five sarees, a wall clock, a water cooler, and several other household items," said an official. Previously, the verification process involved local officers physically visiting the beneficiaries' homes, after which the wedding dates were assigned. With the new system, the govt believes fraudulent practices will be significantly reduced, ensuring only genuine applicants benefit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like BITS Excellence, now online BITS Pilani Digital Apply Now Undo Bahraich has been given a target of facilitating weddings for 738 couples in the 2025–26, which is a 50% reduction from last year's target. According to officials, the target has been revised to improve efficiency and transparency in the scheme. The DM, meanwhile, said that the directorate has been requested to increase the target so more underprivileged families can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gonda bypass road to boost urban devpt in Bahraich
Bahraich: The state govt will construct a bypass road connecting Tikora Mod on Lucknow Road to the Bahraich-Gonda route at a cost of Rs 69.30 crore. "The project is scheduled for completion within 15 months. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The land identification process project has been completed. The construction will impact 287 plots owned by 685 farmers. Before compensation is distributed, the verification process of the affected farmers is being conducted, which is expected to be completed within five days," district magistrate Monica Rani told TOI. "The bypass will pass near the Maharaja Suheldev Memorial, providing a major advantage to tourists traveling from Lucknow, who will no longer need to enter the city to visit the site. Vehicles heading towards Gonda will also save nearly 20Km of travel. The highway is expected to significantly benefit Bahraich city. Areas currently used for farming or affected by waterlogging are projected to see urban development in the future," the DM said. She said the project plan has been finalised and the PWD has initiated the tendering process. PWD executive engineer Amar Singh said: "The road will come with a five-year guarantee. We expect visible progress on the land within the next three months." The compensation amount has been transferred to the department to ensure swift disbursal .
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Land acquisition for new railway line project begins in Bahraich
Bahraich: With the Railway Board approving the project, the land acquisition process for the new Khalilabad-Bahraich railway line via Balrampur and Shravasti has begun. "The gazette notification for land acquisition for the new railway line, spanning approximately 240 kilometers, in Bahraich has been issued," DM Bahraich Monica Rani told TOI on Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Insisting that the line is expected to greatly improve regional connectivity and ease transportation for residents and businesses alike, the DM said that the new railway line will pass through Balrampur, Shravasti, and Bahraich districts, providing a much-needed rail connection to several remote areas for the very first time. "The development project is poised to enhance local transportation facilities and stimulate commercial activities across the region," said the DM, while adding, "As part of the project, a halt station is planned at Hansuwadol village in Balrampur district." The Balrampur railway station will be upgraded to a junction. Plans have also been drawn up for 10 new railway stations across Shravasti and Bahraich districts. Railway authorities have specified that laying the railway line will require 40 feet wide land, while station construction will need 100 meters wide plots, which will also improve the area's overall infrastructure. However, some concerns have emerged among farmers about land acquisition, especially before harvesting. Several farmers are hesitant to sow crops, fearing acquisition may occur mid-season. There have been calls for railway authorities to ensure that farmers' interests are safeguarded during the process. To kickstart the project, the govt has allocated a budget of Rs 620 crore for constructing the initial 80-kilometer stretch from Bahraich to Shravasti to Balrampur. The railway has set a completion target of 2026 for the entire 240-km line covering Khalilabad, Mehdawal, Dumariyaganj, Utraula, Shravasti, Bhinga, and Bahraich. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now New stations are planned at Bardehra, Bhinga, Lakshmanpur, Godpurwa, Ikauna, Shravasti, Khagaijot, Shridataganj, Utraula, Banjraha, Dumariyaganj, Bhaggobhar, Bansi, Khesraha, Mehdawal, and Bhagauli Bazaar. The construction of these new stations is expected to spur the development of hotels, eateries, shops, and other businesses, creating new employment opportunities and accelerating the economic growth of the region, said an official.
Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
UP: Campaign against encroachments on govt land on India-Nepal border continues
The Uttar Pradesh government's campaign to remove alleged encroachments and unrecognised religious structures from government land in the districts bordering Nepal continued on Monday, officials said. The drive was conducted in Shravasti, Bahraich, Sidharth Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri and Maharajganj districts, they said. Several madrasas and mosques, were among the structures that were either demolished or vacated. An 80-year-old Eidgah at a village in Lakhimpur Kheri was also vacated, the officials said. Illegal constructions were removed in Shravasti and Bahraich. In Sidharth Nagar, 12 illegal structures were identified and notices issued. According to the government, the actions is being taken to target long-time illegal occupations of the border land which is being reclaimed. Bahraich District Magistrate Monica Rani said the action was carried out on Monday under the Revenue Code following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 's instructions. Of the 227 encroachments identified in the 10-km-radius of the India-Nepal border in Nanpara tehsil of the district, two structures were demolished on Monday. Earlier, 89 encroachments were removed over the past four days. In Mihipurwa tehsil, 157 encroachments were identified and four structures were demolished on Monday, said officials. Action was also taken against seven illegal madrasas, it is learnt. Shravasti DM Ajay Kumar Dwivedi said against 12 unrecognised madrasas — six in Jamunha tehsil, four in Bhinga, and two in Ikouna — were sealed on Monday for not having valid documents. So far, action has been taken against 32 such madrasas, he said. At Bhartha Roshangarh village of Bhinga tehsil, a mosque partially built on government land was demolished as part of the drive, he added. Maharajganj District Magistrate Anunay Jha said during the drive to identify illegal constructions near the Nepal border, authorities found religious activities being carried at Sonpipri Khurd village which is located in no man's land in front of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) check post. An illegal structure, allegedly intended to develop into a mazar, was removed in the presence of the village head, revenue officials, and the SSB team, Jha added. An illegal madrasa built on pond land was also demolished at Ramnagar village, it is learnt. Lakhimpur Kheri DM Durga Shakti Nagpal said the identification of illegal constructions continued in Palia tehsil on Monday. A temporary mosque structure was removed in Krishnanagar Colony. The Sidharth Nagar DM said 12 illegal constructions were identified, and notices were issued to the occupiers.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP clears encroachments including madrassas near Nepal border under spl drive
1 2 Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt launched a major drive against illegal encroachments in districts near the India-Nepal border, Bahraich, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Maharajganj, and Balrampur, demolishing hundreds of unauthorised structures, including unrecognised religious institutions. Illegal constructions were demolished in Shravasti and Bahraich, while in Siddharthnagar, 12 illegal structures were identified and notices issued. In Lakhimpur Kheri, a day-long survey found no illegal encroachments. These actions target long-standing illegal occupations of valuable border land, which the Yogi govt is determined to reclaim. Bahraich district magistrate Monica Rani said that action against illegal constructions was carried out on Monday following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 's instructions. In the 0–10 km stretch along the India-Nepal border under Nanpara tehsil, 227 cases of illegal encroachment were identified. Of these, two illegal structures were demolished, adding to 89 encroachments removed over the past four days — freeing 91 sites in total. In Mihipurwa tehsil, 157 cases were identified, four illegal structures were demolished on Monday and 12 were cleared on April 27, freeing 16 govt land sites so far. Action was taken against seven illegal madrasas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2025 Enhance Your Brand With The Latest Insights Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo Shravasti DM Ajay Kumar Dwivedi said that action was taken on Monday against 12 unrecognised madrassas — six in Jamunha, four in Bhinga, and two in Ikouna — which were sealed for lacking valid documents. So far, action was taken against 32 madrasas. A mosque located in Bhartha Roshangarh village, Bhinga tehsil, partially built on govt land was also demolished as part of the drive. Maharajganj DM Anunay Jha said that during the drive to identify illegal constructions within a 10km radius of the India-Nepal border, authorities found religious activities being carried out in revenue village Sonpipri Khurd. An illegal structure, intended to develop into a 'mazar', was removed in the presence of the village head, revenue officials, and the SSB team. An illegal madrassa built on pond land in Ramnagar village was also demolished. Lakhimpur Kheri DM Durga Shakti Nagpal said that the identification of illegal constructions continued throughout Monday in Tehsil Palia. A temporary mosque structure in Krishnanagar Colony was removed, and action under Section-67 is being taken to evict the illegal Idgah built 80 years ago in Chandan Chowki village. Siddharthnagar DM reported that 12 illegal constructions were identified, with notices issued to occupiers. "If the constructions are not removed, legal action, including demolition, will follow," he said.
