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Business Standard
3 days ago
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UP govt plans green aviation fuel policy to link farming with clean energy
India's top agricultural producer is developing a plan to increase its portfolio of clean energy such as compressed biogas premium Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Listen to This Article The Yogi Adityanath government is creating 'Uttar Pradesh Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Promotion Policy 2025' in an effort to integrate the farm economy with green energy. By using biomass and grain-based feedstock for the production of aviation fuel, the policy will promote rural income. The feedstock includes rice husks, wheat straw, excess food grains, and sugarcane bagasse. India's top agricultural producer is developing a plan to increase its portfolio of clean energy such as compressed biogas, in order to reduce fossil fuel consumption amid rising energy demand. The state has already received 18 investment proposals worth ₹3,000 crore from companies
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Business Standard
29-05-2025
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Uttar Pradesh govt to catalyse religious, spiritual tourism circuits
This comes in the backdrop of an estimated congregation of 660 million tourists and pilgrims during the 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26 Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Listen to This Article Uttar Pradesh (UP) is giving a major booster shot to the religious and spiritual tourism circuits in the state to meet its $1 trillion economy goal. The project would cover major pilgrimage destinations which include Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, and Prayagraj. This comes in the backdrop of an estimated congregation of 660 million tourists and pilgrims during the 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. To capitalise on the state's cultural and spiritual heritage, the government is embarking upon a project of ₹4,560 crore to upgrade the roads infrastructure interlinking the religious tourism centres. The roadmap encompasses
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
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UP targets 12% rise in kharif output to boost farm income, food security
Uttar Pradesh sets a target of over 29 mt kharif crop output in 2025 with expanded acreage, farm pond creation, and focus on oilseeds and maize to boost farmer income Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Uttar Pradesh is targeting a 12 per cent increase in kharif crop production to over 29 million tonnes (mt) in the 2025 session as part of the Yogi Adityanath government's push to enhance farm income and strengthen food security. The state's kharif acreage is also expected to rise — from 10.38 million hectares last year to more than 10.6 million hectares in the upcoming sowing season starting June. 'The state is focusing on boosting the production of key cash crops, such as oilseeds and maize, to improve farmer incomes,' a senior official said. To ensure better acreage and yields, the official said the government would support farmers through improved crop planning, promotion of maize, oilseeds, and paddy, and by constructing 8,500 farm ponds for water conservation. Farm ponds are small reservoirs that capture rainwater, supporting irrigation, livestock, and fisheries. Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a top performer in agriculture in recent years, driven by farmer-friendly policies and advances in agri-tech. The state's total crop output (kharif, rabi, and zaid combined) rose from 55.7 mt in 2016–17 to 66.9 mt in 2023–24. Foodgrain productivity also improved from 27 to 31 quintals per hectare. In 2024, UP topped the national chart by producing 40 mt of fruits and vegetables. To promote sustainable agriculture, natural farming practices are being adopted across 85,710 hectares in 49 districts. Cow-based natural farming has also been implemented on 23,500 hectares in the Bundelkhand region. In 2024–25, the government distributed 0.66 mt of high-quality seeds and 9.5 mt of fertilisers. The state's major agricultural initiative, 'UP AGREES', which was launched in partnership with the World Bank, is also supporting farmers in 21 districts of Purvanchal (Eastern UP) and seven districts of Bundelkhand. In India, kharif crops are sown during the rainy season (June–July) and harvested in autumn (September–October). The other main cropping seasons are rabi (winter crops) and zaid (short-duration crops between rabi and kharif).
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
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BrahMos project to attract fresh investment of ₹10K cr: UP govt official
Apart from catering to domestic requirements, the missile will be exported to countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Listen to This Article The supersonic BrahMos missile project in Lucknow is expected to attract fresh investment of ₹10,000 crore in the next four to five years, according to a senior government official. The 80-hectare BrahMos plant will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 11, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack last month. Apart from catering to domestic requirements, the missile will be exported to countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia. BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPOM to develop
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Business Standard
22-04-2025
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Lucknow-Kanpur corridor key to Uttar Pradesh's $1 trillion economy target
UPSIDA will facilitate big-ticket investments and "ribbon development" in Ex-LIDA Premium Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Listen to This Article The Uttar Pradesh government is pitching the Lucknow-Kanpur economic corridor to feed its ambitious $1 trillion economy target and boost the state's industrial development. The proposed corridor, which corresponds to the erstwhile Lucknow Industrial Development Corridor (LIDA) between Lucknow and Kanpur, will capitalise on the economic, trade, and industrial potential of the region for growth and job creation. The corridor will also align with the proposed 'Artificial Intelligence City' envisaged on the outskirts of Lucknow, UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) Chief Executive Officer Mayur Maheshwari told Business Standard. The 48th UPSIDA Board meeting held recently, headed by Chief Secretary
