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 […]

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 […]

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 […]