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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has announced a significant hike in the financial grant provided for girls’ marriages. Seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 state elections, this step aims to provide substantial relief to economically weaker families. Increase in Grant AmountUnder the Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme, previously, families received a grant of ₹51,000 for their daughters’ weddings. The 2026-27 state budget, presented in the UP Assembly by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, has raised this amount to ₹1 lakh. A total allocation of ₹750 crore has been made to support this scheme. Focus on Economically Weaker FamiliesThe scheme primarily targets underprivileged families, for whom arranging a daughter’s marriage can be a ...

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad administration has urged citizens to register for a Family ID as soon as possible. This ID, part of the “One Family, One Identity” initiative, could soon become mandatory for accessing several government schemes and services. Register Your Family ID from HomeThe local administration has appealed to residents to obtain a Family ID under the state government’s unified digital identity scheme. The Family ID aims to ensure transparent delivery of various government benefits directly to eligible beneficiaries. Citizens can apply for their Family ID online through the familyid.up.gov.in portal or visit the nearest Jan Suvidha Kendra (Public Service Center) for assistance. Why Family ID is ImportantThe Family ID creates a consolidated digital identity for each famil...

Ghaziabad: The Transport Department of Ghaziabad has identified more than 11,000 commercial vehicle owners who have not paid road tax for the past five years or more. This prolonged negligence has caused the government a revenue loss of over ₹10 crore. ARTO Ashok Kumar Srivastava issued a clear warning to defaulters, stating that strict legal action will be taken if the outstanding tax is not cleared within 15 days. 15-Day Deadline for DefaultersThe department has given all defaulting vehicle owners a final 15-day window to pay their dues. Failure to comply within this timeframe will result in the issuance of a Recovery Certificate (RC), which will be sent directly to the District Administration. Once this happens, the recovery process will begin, which may include seizure of vehicle...

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh presented its tenth budget on Wednesday in the state assembly, marking the largest budget in the state’s history. Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna unveiled the budget at 11 a.m., with the total outlay for the financial year set at ₹9,12,696 crore. This is the final budget of the government’s second term ahead of the next year’s assembly elections. The budget reflects the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, healthcare, and public welfare, while also addressing the aspirations of the people. Finance Minister Khanna stated that the budget has been prepared keeping in mind the development needs of the state, public expectations, and good governance. Key Highlights of UP Budget 2026 Strong focus on employm...