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India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
UP: CM Yogi urges 'Nation First' mindset at CMS, Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday attended an event at City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where he stressed on social media-related concerns in the times of escalating tensions in the country, and urged the public to put 'nation first.' The Chief Minister expressed concern about some people trying to weaken the morale of the armed forces through social media. 'Today, a few people post tweets on social media that aim to weaken the morale of our soldiers. Why is this happening? Everyone's goal should be 'Nation First.' When someone works with the spirit of keeping the nation above all, they build a generation that ensures the country's safety and self-reliance,' he said. CM Yogi paid tribute to CMS founder, the late Jagdish Gandhi, and praised that he did not give up. With courage and dedication, they created something meaningful in the field of education,' he said. He highlighted that CMS now has around 65,000 students, which is a 'major achievement.' The Chief Minister also appreciated a cultural performance by students on the theme of 'Adi Yogi.' CM Yogi honored students who secured first rank and thanked the teachers for their contribution to education. 'About 70 years ago, Jagdish Gandhi and Bharti Gandhi came to Lucknow with nothing but their hard work. Thanks to your efforts, CMS has earned a special place across the country,' he said. Earlier on Friday, while speaking in a meeting in Lucknow which was also attended by the President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, CM Yogi welcomed Banga and mentioned that the state government is seeking support from the World Bank for the UP-AGREES programme to enhance agricultural productivity in eastern Uttar Pradesh. 'On behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh, I welcome Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, to Uttar Pradesh. The productivity of agriculture in the western part of Uttar Pradesh is much higher than in the eastern part. To increase productivity in eastern Uttar Pradesh as well, we have sought help from the World Bank in the UP-AGREES (Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Development and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening) program,' CM Yogi stated. CM Yogi added, 'Poshan Abhiyaan is an important mission being run by the World Bank, and under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, we have taken steps in this direction in Uttar Pradesh. Take-Home Ration (THR) is one of the steps in that direction. The World Bank team will also visit the Take-Home Ration (THR) plant in Lucknow.' (ANI)
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
U.P. no longer a barrier in development, but growth engine of India: Yogi
As a World Bank (WB) team led by its president Ajay Banga arrived on a day's visit here on Friday, the Uttar Pradesh government used the opportunity to launch two of its initiatives -- 'UP AGREES' and 'AI Pragya'. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that with the WB expertise, U.P. would become a trillion-dollar economy in the next three years. Yogi, who has set the target of making U.P. a trillion-dollar economy by 2029, held a meeting with Banga and his team at his official residence here, said that the world's perception about Uttar Pradesh had changed and that the state was no more seen as a barrier in development, but considered the growth engine of India. Thanking the team, Yogi said that the state government was seeking support from the World Bank for the 'UP AGREES' programme to enhance agricultural productivity in eastern U.P. 'The agriculture productivity in the western part of Uttar Pradesh is much higher than in that in the eastern part. To increase productivity in eastern U.P. as well, we have sought help from the World Bank in the 'UP AGREES' (Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Development and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening) programme,' Yogi said, adding the initiative aims at revolutionising agriculture across 28 districts in the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand regions by enhancing productivity and promoting advanced, technology-based farming. Eastern U.P's 21 districts to be covered under the programme include Shravasti, Bahraich, Balrampur, Gonda, Siddharthnagar, Basti, Maharajganj, Sant Kabir Nagar, Kushinagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Azamgarh, Mau, Jaunpur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Sant Ravidas Nagar. Bundelkhand's districts include Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda, Lalitpur, and Chitrakoot. Yogi said the World Bank had consistently played a vital role in areas such as environmental protection, tourism promotion, and infrastructure development in the state. 'Today marks a significant milestone,' he said, adding that U.P. was stepping into a new era of innovation in agriculture and artificial intelligence. Yogi said that 'UP AGREES' includes a ₹2,737 crore loan from the World Bank for a period of six years. The project will directly benefit farmers, farmer organisations, fishers, and farm-based MSMEs. The chief minister said that the state government would contribute ₹1,166 crore, while the loan would have to be repaid over 35 years with an interest rate of just 1.23 per cent. He added that the programme was expected to benefit 10 lakh farmers, with 30% participation from women. Additionally, 10,000 women producer groups will be linked to the project. The plan also includes sending 500 farmers abroad for exposure to the best farming technologies, which will help strengthen small farmers and reduce regional disparities, Yogi said. About the 'AI Pragya' programme, the chief minister said that it was aimed at building a robust artificial intelligence (AI) talent base by training 10 lakh youths across Uttar Pradesh and equipping them with the digital skills necessary to thrive in emerging technology sectors. He said the programme would provide certification in key domains like AI, machine learning, data analytics and cybersecurity, paving the way for increased employment opportunities and a thriving startup ecosystem in the state. Yogi said the initiative would be implemented with the support of various state departments, including education, health, agriculture, rural development, revenue, and secretariat administration. 'AI Pragya' would not only unlock new job avenues for youth but also enhance technological efficiency in core sectors such as government services, farming, education, and healthcare, he added. The chief minister pointed out that as part of the programme, global tech giants, including Microsoft, Intel, HCL, Wadhwani Foundation, Amazon, Google, and 1M1B, would collaborate with the state government to launch upskilling initiatives across the state. He also spoke about the launch of a new mission to ensure nutritional meals for young children in the state. Yogi said the upcoming 'CM Poshan Mission' would cover children in the age group of six months to six years. Voluntary organisations would also be involved in this effort, he said. The chief minister said that a special team from Uttar Pradesh would be sent to Indonesia to study a similar nutrition scheme already running there, and would explore how it could be adapted for the state.
