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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP youth take up new careers with CM Yuva scheme
Lucknow: Stating that UP govt's flagship initiative — the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM Yuva) — was rapidly emerging as a game-changer for aspiring young entrepreneurs across UP, an official spokesperson on Friday said that provisions under the scheme were encouraging people to take up new career choices. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "So far, over 53,000 loan applications have been approved under the scheme, with more than 40,000 beneficiaries already receiving funds to set up their enterprises. Many of them have set up ventures in diverse sectors such as cake manufacturing, laundry services, digital marketing, interior and exterior designing, mineral water plants, tattoo studios and solar panel installation," the spokesperson said. Citing an example, officials said that Prabhnoor Kaur of Kanpur is a case in point. "Prabhnoor received training in cake manufacturing and took a loan of ₹4.25 lakh in Mar 2025 to start her own unit called 'Sweet Sculpt by Kaur'. Her business is running successfully, and she has employed two women," they said. Likewise, Yashwant Vishwakarma of Lalitpur used a Rs 5 lakh loan to start a tattoo studio while Anurag of Jaunpur began a solar panel installation unit with a loan of Rs 4.5 lakh. Both these people became job-givers from being job seekers. Yet another example was that of Aniket Singh in Chitrakoot. "Once a laundry worker in Gujarat, Aniket started his own laundry unit with a Rs 5 lakh loan. He now earns Rs 30,000-Rs 35,000 per month and employs three others," said the spokesperson. Launched in 2018 by the department of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), the CM Yuva scheme offers loans of up to ₹5 lakh with no interest or collateral. "This initiative is playing a pivotal role in boosting self-reliance among the youth and contributing to the state's larger goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy," the spokesperson said, reiterating that with a goal of establishing 10 lakh micro-enterprises over the next decade, the UP govt has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore in the 2024-25 budget for the scheme. The application process is entirely online via or
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Science parks to make learning fun, experiential for UP students
Lucknow: To enhance experiential learning, scientific temper and critical thinking among children of classes 6 to 8, UP govt is setting up 18 science parks—one in every division—at a cost of Rs 4 crore each. Science parks will be developed over 1 acre land and include interactive scientific exhibits such as solar system display, hydraulic lift simulator, Newton's cradle, weather station and renewable energy models. Disaster and traffic management, environmental conservation and personal safety-related events will be included to help students gain scientific awareness. The parks will integrate sustainability, safety and civic responsibility, to help students develop scientific curiosity and critical thinking. Teaching-learning processes would be interactive and practical, said officials. Each park will showcase 20-25 interactive and STEM-based models. There will be practical demonstrations based on motion, energy, light, environmental science and disaster management. Collaboration will be established with technical institutions such as IITs and Regional Science Centre, Lucknow, for better understanding of scientific phenomena, processes and principles of the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyaan. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alerta: Você tem zumbido no ouvido? Dica de ouro pode aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo There will be awareness programmes in coordination with various scientific institutions, local administration, police, traffic and disaster management authorities. Science camps, festivals and STEM activities will encourage collaboration and community participation. According to departmental officials, NEP 2020 emphasises need for programmes that can cultivate inquiry-based thinking and deeper understanding among students. "Aim is to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with other subjects in a multidisciplinary way, for comprehensive learning," said an official. Detailed plan, standardised brand design and detailed project report) is being prepared in coordination with technical institutions for the construction of the science parks. Officials said a state-level science park hub already exists in Lucknow and is visited by students from across UP. With a park in each division, students will benefit through exposure, said an official.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Students to be told about Kasturirangan's contributions during morning assembly
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all state-run schools to apprise students about the contributions of ex-Isro chief late Dr K Kasturirangan 's life, his scientific achievements, and contributions to educational reforms during morning assemblies. Kasturirangan, an eminent scientist-administrator, passed away on April 25 at the age of 84. His portrait will be displayed in schools, and students encouraged to adopt his life values. This initiative is part of the Yogi govt's mission to raise the quality of education at every level and to ignite curiosity for science, mathematics, and innovation among students, said officials. Chief architect of NEP 2020, Kasturirangan established India as a global force in space science and played a transformative role in reshaping the education sector. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo "Every moment of his life stands as a lesson for children — of dreaming big and achieving greatness through dedication and hard work," said a govt spokesperson. According to officials, children are to be inspired by the spirit of 'think, explore and achieve'. "Kasturirangan's life shows that individuals from humble beginnings can achieve greatness. Inspired by this, the UP govt is encouraging school students to dream big and pursue their goals," the official said. Experts believe that with the right guidance and resources, students can become future scientists, educators and policymakers. "The most meaningful tribute to Kasturirangan is to help build the knowledge-driven India he envisioned," said the official. Basic education minister Sandeep Singh said: "The Yogi govt is committed to apprising students of the Isro chief's ideals and nurturing scientific thinking, innovation and national service in them. Our true tribute will be to dedicate ourselves to building the India of his dreams. We aim to transform all schools into a laboratory of scientists, where every child dreams of becoming the next Kasturirangan."
