Uttar Pradesh is making a strong push toward renewable energy, aiming to achieve 32 GW capacity by 2030 under the Solar Energy Policy 2022. The strategy emphasizes large-scale solar parks, widespread adoption of rooftop solar with a target of 13.5 lakh households, and the development of Ayodhya as a model solar city. Table of Content… Continue reading Planning and Management of Renewable and Non- Renewable Energy Resources of Uttar Pradesh
Author: Richa Rai
[Officer Odyssey] When Compassion Became Governance: How a District Magistrate Turned Crisis into Hope
In times of disaster, administration is often judged by files moved and orders issued. But during last year’s severe floods in an eastern Indian district, governance was measured differently through lives saved, dignity protected, and public trust restored. When unprecedented rainfall submerged villages and displaced thousands, District Magistrate Ananya Singh, IAS, chose not to operate… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] When Compassion Became Governance: How a District Magistrate Turned Crisis into Hope
State Education System in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to roll out the ‘Samarth’ portal across all universities and colleges by the academic year 2025–26, as part of its broader effort to make higher education more transparent, efficient, and digitally driven. Table of Content State Education System of Uttar Pradesh Major Challenges in Uttar Pradesh’s Education System Reforms and… Continue reading State Education System in Uttar Pradesh
Medical and Health Issues in UP
Uttar Pradesh, with a population of ~24 crore, faces serious public health challenges. Recognising these gaps, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, with technical support from Deloitte, is undertaking large-scale health infrastructure expansion, PPP-based healthcare delivery, digital health initiatives and medical education reforms. Table of Content Medical and Health Issues in UP Challenges in Medical and… Continue reading Medical and Health Issues in UP
Agro and Social Forestry in UP
As per the Indian State of Forest Report 2023, Uttar Pradesh recorded the second-highest increase in green cover in India, with an addition of 559.19 sq km during 2021–23, raising its total green cover to 9.96% of the state’s geographical area. This achievement underscores the growing importance of tree-based land-use systems, wherein agroforestry and social… Continue reading Agro and Social Forestry in UP
Industrial Development in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a new phase of industrial expansion driven by large-scale private investment and infrastructure strengthening. The proposed 1,900 MW thermal power project by Tata Power at Bara, Prayagraj will significantly enhance the state’s electricity generation capacity. Table of Content Industrial Development in Uttar Pradesh Major Industries of Uttar Pradesh Major Industrial Centres… Continue reading Industrial Development in Uttar Pradesh
Local Self-Government in Uttar Pradesh
CM of Uttar Pradesh recently urged all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to actively contribute towards the vision of a Developed India by 2047 under the ‘Viksit UP @ 2047’ dialogue series. Table of Content Local Self- Government in Uttar Pradesh Historical Evolution of LSG in Uttar Pradesh Gandhian Perspective and Relevance of LSG to Uttar… Continue reading Local Self-Government in Uttar Pradesh
[Officer Odyssey] The IPS who turned Algorithms into Allies-“From Community Trust to AI-Powered Policing”
Harssh Poddar is a distinguished Maharashtra cadre IPS officer who exemplifies the shift of Indian policing towards a technology-enabled, citizen-centric, and preventive governance model. His early life was shaped by a keen curiosity about law, public systems, and social order, along with a strong sense of responsibility towards society. Growing up, he observed how institutional… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] The IPS who turned Algorithms into Allies-“From Community Trust to AI-Powered Policing”
Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate in UP
Uttar Pradesh has built one of India’s largest state security setups, with over 30 PAC battalions, specialised units like ATS (2007), STF (1998), and the UPSSF (2020) for infrastructure security. Recent years have seen a shift from general policing to mandate-based specialisation, covering counter-terrorism, organised crime control, disaster response, and protection of courts, airports, and… Continue reading Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate in UP
UP New Forest Policy
As per the Indian State of Forest Report 2023, Uttar Pradesh recorded the second-highest increase in green cover in India, with an addition of 559.19 sq km between 2021 and 2023, next only to Chhattisgarh, taking the total green cover to 9.96% of the state’s geographical area. Table of Content UP New Forest Policy 2017… Continue reading UP New Forest Policy
