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Welfare schemes are aimed at serving diverse sections of society. Some of the prominent schemes introduced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh have given a boost to the marginalised communities of the society, catering to the progress of the state. The Uttar Pradesh welfare schemes by Shri Yogi Adityanath are designed to enhance opportunities, uplift the marginalized, and enhance their quality of life. 

UP Government welfare programs at a glance 

The Uttar Pradesh welfare programs emphasize diverse areas, including finance, health, education, youth empowerment, skill development, etc. Some of the popular welfare schemes launched by the Central Government are aimed at ameliorating skill-based education, enhancing employment opportunities, and providing financial aid to the marginalized sector of society. 

Old Age Home Scheme: Under the Uttar Pradesh Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2014, old age homes are being operated in different districts of Uttar Pradesh. Various amenities, including free accommodation, food, clothing, medicines, entertainment arrangements, and personal care, are being provided to the elderly. 

Shadi Anudan Scheme: The Shadi Anudan Scheme by the Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh, offers a grant of Rs, 20,000/- *for the marriage of daughters of people from financially weaker backgrounds. 

Transgender Welfare Scheme: The Uttar Pradesh Transgender Welfare Scheme is one of the most promising UP Government welfare programs. It aims at uplifting the transgender community by providing opportunities in diverse domains. Skill development programs, healthcare arrangements, educational opportunities, and facilitating legal support, everything is provided. 

Hostel Scheme: The Hostel Scheme, by the Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh, aims at resolving the boarding problems for students of the scheduled cast/scheduled tribes. Moreover, these hostels are well-equipped with furniture, electricity, a cook, and sweeper facilities. 

Apart from these schemes, Uttar Pradesh has been an active participant in practicing several beneficial welfare schemes initiated by the Central Government. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, and many more are in this list. 

Conclusion

The need for providing welfare schemes is to ameliorate the living standards of the people. Several Lok Kalyan initiatives UP launched by the Government of India or any state Government are aimed at addressing concerns related to socio-economic needs of the people, healthcare coverage, housing support, social security, and much more.

FAQ 

What is the PM Awas Yojana?

Ans. The PM Awas Yojana is a Central Government backed housing scheme, launched in the year 2015. This welfare scheme is aimed at providing affordable housing to the marginalized communities. 

 Which welfare schemes for women are currently being implemented in Uttar Pradesh?

Ans. The state of Uttar Pradesh has been relentlessly working to provide and empower women with the best. There are several schemes that are currently being implemented for the welfare of women in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Some of the most prominent schemes for women include Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Udyogini Scheme, Ujjwala Yojana, Mahila Samridhi Yojana, and more. 

Does the Transgender Welfare Scheme include legal support for the community?

Ans. Yes. 

What is the grant amount given under the Shadi Anudan Scheme?

Ans. Rs. 20,000.

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Uttar Pradesh is a land of popular monuments and a rich history full of valour and sacrifice, it is also replete with spirituality and divinity and is one of the most visited pilgrimage places for those looking for spiritual holidays in India.

The soil of the state is believed to be the birthplace of the Hindu Gods like Rama, Krishna, and five Jain Teerthankaras to the place where Buddha gave his first sermon, and also left his body, Uttar Pradesh glows with a spiritual aura that one can witness on their pilgrimage tours here.

Over the years people of different faiths have lived in harmony which is beautifully reflected in the historical monuments that offer much-needed peace of mind in popular, unexplored, or less-explored tourist destinations.

Uttar Pradesh, the emerging tourism hub of India

The state is home to numerous Hindu pilgrimage destinations & has made a record for hosting the largest peaceful religious gathering, the Kumbh Mela. Then there are other religiously relevant places like Vrindavan the land of Shri Krishan & Ayodhya, the birthplace of lord Rama. Both these destinations captivate the pilgrims with their mesmerising idols and spirits, allowing them to seep into this incredible experience. 

The state also has a lot of Muslim sacred destinations in various small & popular cities and towns of Uttar Pradesh. Some of the popular Muslim shrines in the state are the Asfi Mosque, Deva Sharif and Dargah-e-Sabri.

Apart from the brilliant Mughal architecture like the Taj Mahal in Agra which is the main attraction of Uttar Pradesh tourism, there are others as well located at other in other cities such as Moti Masjid and Jama Masjid which are a brilliant example of Mughal architecture. 

Yogi government’s upgraded Tourism policy to increase tourism in India 

According to the new tourism policy of the state, investment-based subsidies have been provided to the hotel industry. The hotel will be given subsidies of up to Rs 2 crore depending upon investments up to Rs 10 crore and a subsidy of Rs 40 crore on investments above Rs 500 crore. The hotels will also be given the status of the industry and hotels will also be paying rates from electricity, property tax, and sewerage tax according to the industry.

All the destinations related to Lord Ram will be developed as part of the Ramayana circuit, and various religious places associated with Lord Krishna will be included in the Krishna circuit. The Ramayana circuit will include religious places like Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, and Bithoor among other religious places. 

Places included in the Krishna circuit are Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Govardhan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Baldev and other religious places and Kapilvastu, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Kaushambi, Shravasti, Ramgram and other places will be part of the Buddhist circuit.

To further give a boost to religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh the new policy has also kaid provision for the Mahabharata Circuit and Shakti Peetha Circuit, which will also include places like Hastinapur, Kampilya, Echhatra, Barnawa, Mathura, Kaushambi, Gonda, Lakshagriha.

Conclusion

The Yogi government has tried to push tourism in the less known places as well, which were not yet included in the category of tourism, have also been included. For a good pilgrim experience the government has focused on budget hotels, heritage hotels, star hotels, heritage, homestays, eco-tourism units, caravan tourism units, pilgrim dormitories, Dharamshala's, wellness resorts, all-weather seasonal camps and many more.

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