Editorial · Vol. 01

The people, places & progress of Uttar Pradesh.

Long-form journalism on local achievers, life-improvement journeys and the on-ground impact of public policy across all 75 districts.

1078
Stories
70
Districts
584
Achievers
142
Schemes covered
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UP's Agricultural Revolution: Scientific Farming Transforms Lives of Farmers
Govt Schemes ImpactVaranasi

UP's Agricultural Revolution: Scientific Farming Transforms Lives of Farmers

Uttar Pradesh's farmers are reaping rich rewards as the state's agricultural sector flourishes through scientific techniques and collaborative efforts between Centre and State government.

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Gorakhpur Teacher Divya Singh Scripts History as First Indian Woman to Cycle to Everest Base Camp
Local AchieversGorakhpur

Gorakhpur Teacher Divya Singh Scripts History as First Indian Woman to Cycle to Everest Base Camp

Divya Singh, a 28-year-old teacher from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Indian woman to cycle to Everest Base Camp, completing the arduous 700 km journey in 14 days.

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Astha Jain from Shamli Secures All India Rank 9 in UPSC Civil Services Exam
Local AchieversShamli

Astha Jain from Shamli Secures All India Rank 9 in UPSC Civil Services Exam

Astha Jain from Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, has achieved an outstanding All India Rank 9 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, bringing pride to her hometown and the state.

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Moradabad's 400-Year-Old Brassware Craft Shines in Global Markets
Life Improvement StoriesMoradabad

Moradabad's 400-Year-Old Brassware Craft Shines in Global Markets

Moradabad's skilled artisans continue their 400-year-old brassware tradition, supplying exquisite handicrafts to leading home décor brands worldwide, showcasing Uttar Pradesh's rich cultural heritage.

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Soni Khatoon from Motihari Gets New Lease of Life with Heart Surgery in Lucknow
Life Improvement StoriesLucknow

Soni Khatoon from Motihari Gets New Lease of Life with Heart Surgery in Lucknow

Soni Khatoon, wife of a daily wage worker from Motihari, Bihar, underwent successful heart valve replacement surgery at a Lucknow hospital. The Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme covered the entire treatment cost, enabling her recovery and return home.

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Varanasi's 60,000 Street Vendors Transform Lives with PM SVANidhi Loans
Govt Schemes ImpactVaranasi

Varanasi's 60,000 Street Vendors Transform Lives with PM SVANidhi Loans

The PM SVANidhi scheme has brought new hope to Varanasi's street vendors, with 60,000 beneficiaries receiving their first loan installment. Remarkably, 5,000 vendors have progressed to their third loan cycle, expanding their businesses and achieving financial independence.

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Gorakhpur Teacher Divya Singh Cycles 700 km to Everest Base Camp in 14 Days
Local AchieversGorakhpur

Gorakhpur Teacher Divya Singh Cycles 700 km to Everest Base Camp in 14 Days

Divya Singh, a 28-year-old teacher from Gorakhpur, created history by becoming the first Indian woman to cycle to Everest Base Camp, completing an arduous 700-kilometer journey in just 14 days.

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Fatehpur's Hathgaon Block Pioneers AI-Driven Child Immunization Tracking System
Govt Schemes ImpactFatehpur

Fatehpur's Hathgaon Block Pioneers AI-Driven Child Immunization Tracking System

Fatehpur district administration has introduced an innovative AI-powered vaccination tracking system in Hathgaon block to improve child immunization coverage and ensure no child is left behind in receiving life-saving vaccines.

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Over 18.55 Lakh Women from Uttar Pradesh Achieve 'Lakhpati Didi' Status
Life Improvement StoriesLucknow

Over 18.55 Lakh Women from Uttar Pradesh Achieve 'Lakhpati Didi' Status

Uttar Pradesh celebrates a milestone in women's empowerment as over 18.55 lakh women achieve 'Lakhpati Didi' status through Self-Help Groups. More than 1.06 crore women have been mobilized into SHGs, significantly enhancing their economic independence and self-reliance.

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Agra to Welcome New Integrated AYUSH College on 13.5-Acre Campus
Govt Schemes ImpactAgra

Agra to Welcome New Integrated AYUSH College on 13.5-Acre Campus

Agra division is set to receive a modern Integrated AYUSH College and Hospital on a 13.5-acre campus. This is part of Uttar Pradesh's expansion of healthcare infrastructure with five new AYUSH facilities across the state.

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Moradabad Brassware Shines: UP's ODOP Scheme Transforms Traditional Industries & Employment
Govt Schemes ImpactMoradabad

Moradabad Brassware Shines: UP's ODOP Scheme Transforms Traditional Industries & Employment

Uttar Pradesh's One District One Product scheme has revitalized traditional industries, with Moradabad brassware gaining global recognition. The initiative has boosted exports, created jobs, and strengthened local industrial clusters through improved market access and institutional support.

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Aakash Gupta, 21, Removes 500 Kg Waste from Ayodhya's Manorama River in 39 Days
Life Improvement StoriesAyodhya

Aakash Gupta, 21, Removes 500 Kg Waste from Ayodhya's Manorama River in 39 Days

Aakash Gupta, a 21-year-old youth from Uttar Pradesh, led a dedicated cleanup drive removing over 500 kg of plastic and waste from Ayodhya's polluted Manorama River in just 39 days, inspiring community participation and river rejuvenation.

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