Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh give contrasting pictures of the sanitation story in the country. While the latter swears by subsidised toilet building, the latter gave up the subsidy offer route long before. And, while UP is far away from total sanitation, the latter has declared itself Open Defecation Free.

Himachal villages queue for rewards, while UP thrives on subsidies 

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This pertains to the plan and non-plan budgetary provision of the Public Works Department (PWD) tabled in the state Assembly on Thursday.

UP cuts budgetary provision for roads and bridges

Uttar Pradesh is targetting ramping up its cold storage and warehousing capacity for efficient post harvest management of crops and food grain.

UP to boost cold storage, warehousing capacity

The Uttar Pradesh government will formulate a new policy for setting up sugar mills and cogeneration plants.

New policy for UP sugar mills, cogeneration plants soon

To tide over prevailing power crisis in Uttar Pradesh, the Akhilesh Yadav led state government has proposed to add over 33,000 Mw to its total generation capacity in the current 12 th Five Year Plan (2012-17).

UP to add 33,000 Mw during 12th Five Year Plan

Under severe attack from several quarters and in the state assembly, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday revoked its order imposing early closure of commercial establishments in the state considering a severe power crisis. The state&rsquo;s labour department had said yesterday that all shops and malls in the state would remain open only between 1100 hrs and 1900 hrs to save on power and &ldquo;benefit farmers and people&rdquo;.

UP revokes order asking establishments to close early

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued notices to the sugar mills in the state over cane arrears of around Rs 3,000 crore for the 2011-12 crushing season.

UP serves notices to mill owners over cane arrears

The Uttar Pradesh government has adopted the public private partnership (PPP) model to unlock tourism potential in the state. &ldquo;UP is endowed with rich cultural and historical heritage. There are enormous possibilities in religious, ecological and historical tourism and the government has decided to adopt PPP model to realise this potential,&rdquo; state Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner (IIDC) Anil Kumar Gupta said here.

UP mulls PPP model for tourism development

The Uttar Pradesh government has made budgetary provision of over Rs 15,000 crore to give a jack to the infrastructure spanning energy, road and transport sectors during the current financial year.

Rs 15,000 cr boost to UP infra sector 

Imitating the model of &lsquo;Night Safaris&rsquo; in swanky Singapore, the Uttar Pradesh government has revived the idea of wildlife &lsquo;Night Safari&rsquo; at Greater Noida under the public private partnership (PPP) mode. This project, if becomes a reality, would boost tourism and investment in the area.

UP moots 'Night Safari' at Greater Noida under PPP mode

Uttar Pradesh has the potential to grow at a double-digit rate with the right policy framework, said Godrej Group Chairman and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Adi Godrej after meeting UP Chief Minister Akhilesh yadav here yesterday.

Uttar Pradesh can grow at a double-digit rate: Godrej

Microsoft co-founder and co-chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, on Wednesday met Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and offered to work closely on health and development related issues.

Bill Gates meets UP chief minister

This feat (corresponding to the current Five Year Plan 2012-17) would be achieved through the targetted increase in cane productivity from 59 tonnes per hectare to 70 tonnes per hectare.

UP targets 50% rise in sugar output by 2017

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sought clarity from the Uttar Pradesh government on the latter&rsquo;s farmers&rsquo; debt waiver scheme.

Nabard seeks clarity on UP farmers' debt waiver

To equip biotechnology students with job-oriented skills and to cater to companies with right manpower, Lucknow-based Biotech Park has launched a unique &lsquo;Finishing School&rsquo;.

Now, a 'Finishing School' for biotech students

Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s tractor segment, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the domestic market, is expected to grow exponentially in the next 5 years.

Tractor space expanding rapidly in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday gave fresh lease of life to 9 thermal power projects proposed under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) route during the previous Mayawati regime.

Maya's unfulfilled power projects dream being given shape by Akhilesh's Cabinet

Zee Learn, the Essel Group&rsquo;s educational arm, is planning to enter the &lsquo;mass segment&rsquo; through the public private partnership (PPP) route.

UP: Zee Learn to enter 'mass segment'

Even as the Samajwadi Party (SP) has had a fairly smooth ride in the first 100 days of its government, led by the young Akhilesh Yadav, the track ahead for the cycle (the party&rsquo;s election symbol is bicycle) is set to get tougher and rougher.

So far, so good for Samajwadi Party but the cycle may hit bumpy road ahead

United Arab Emirates-based Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) on Thursday sought investment from Uttar Pradesh assuring world-class amenities and offering business opportunities in the Arab and African region.

UAE's Free Zone woos UP investors

Samsung Electronics, which aims to retain its leadership position in flat panel TV portfolio, is invigorating its sub-dealer network, especially in smaller towns.

Virendra Singh Rawat