Uttar Pradesh has strengthened its agriculture and food processing ecosystem through the establishment of 15 Agro & Food Processing Parks/Clusters in Varanasi, Barabanki, Saharanpur, and Gorakhpur, along with the Mega Food Park at Baheri (Bareilly). This is supported by an extensive network of regulated and rural markets, eNAM mandis, Agriculture Export Zones, ICDs, cold chains, […]

For the financial year 2025-26, Uttar Pradesh is projected to be the 3rd largest economy(by GSDP) among Indian states. Its GSDP is estimated at around ₹30.80 trillion (approximately $360 billion USD).  Table of Content Contributions of Uttar Pradesh in the overall Development of India Uttar Pradesh as a Pillar of National Development Government Schemes and Initiatives […]

According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, the green cover of Uttar Pradesh stands at 9.96 percent of its total geographical area, indicating gradual improvement through conservation efforts. Table of Content Biodiversity in Uttar Pradesh Status of Biodiversity in Uttar Pradesh Major Ecosystems and Biodiversity Hotspots in UP Institutional and Policy Measures by […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]