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 […]

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 […]

As India marks 150 years since the birth of Birsa Munda, attention has returned to tribal history and present-day tribal challenges. Reflecting this focus on inclusion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that every eligible citizen, including tribal communities, will be covered under welfare schemes, reinforcing the commitment to last-mile social justice. Table […]

The story of India’s struggle against colonial rule is unique for its moral depth, diversity of participation, and the remarkable courage shown across regions. Uttar Pradesh, in particular, emerged as a crucial centre of resistance, producing numerous leaders whose sacrifices and ideals shaped India’s nationalist movement. These freedom fighters whether well-known or relatively unsung represent […]

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, is pursuing an aggressive investment-led growth strategy to transform itself into a premier investment hub. With a diverse economic base spanning agriculture, manufacturing, services and construction, the state has undertaken policy reforms and large-scale infrastructure development to strengthen its business ecosystem. The UP government aims to achieve a $1 […]

Land reforms in Uttar Pradesh have played a transformative role in restructuring agrarian relations in a state where around 65% of the population depends on agriculture. Historically characterized by a feudal land tenure system and deep inequalities, post-independence reforms aimed to dismantle zamindari, redistribute land, empower cultivators, and ensure social justice. Table of Content Historical […]

Uttar Pradesh stands as India’s leading tourism destination, witnessing a dramatic rise in footfall-from 23 crore in 2016–17 to 48 crore in 2023–24 and aims to attract 80 crore tourists by 2028. Table of Content Tourism in Uttar Pradesh Tourism Diversity in Uttar Pradesh Tourism Infrastructure & Connectivity Economic Significance of Tourism in UP Government […]

Uttar Pradesh ranks among the states with the highest number of registered NGOs in India, with 2023 estimates indicating that it has over 27,000 such organizations, the largest in the country according to NGO Darpan portal. Table of Content What are NGOs? Legislations and Constitutional provisions regarding the NGOs Prominent NGOs in UP Contribution of […]