Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh Celebrates Foundation Day
Uttar Pradesh is celebrating its foundation day, and leaders like Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are talking about how the state has changed a lot.
They say Uttar Pradesh is now a big part of India's growth and will be fully developed by 2047.
The state was once called a 'BIMARU' state, but now it's seen as a 'breakthrough state' under the BJP government.
The leaders are working together to make the state and the country better.
They also talked about how the state's cultural places like Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura are important.
The celebrations will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Additionally, a new initiative called 'One District, One Cuisine' was launched to promote traditional food and beverage specialities of each district.
Uttar Pradesh is celebrated as the 'soul' and 'heartbeat' of India, poised to be the engine of a developed India by 2047.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the BJP government for transforming Uttar Pradesh from a 'BIMARU' state to a 'breakthrough state'.
The state's foundation day is celebrated annually on January 24, with the 2026 theme being 'Developed India-Developed Uttar Pradesh'.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's cultural heritage and its role in India's cultural ethos.
The BJP government has improved law and order, attracting investment and accelerating development in Uttar Pradesh.
- Who
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Uttar Pradesh's transformation and celebration of its foundation day
- When
- January 24 (annually)
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To celebrate the state's foundation and highlight its development
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Chief Minister
- Yogi Adityanath
- Union Home Minister
- Amit Shah
- Foundation Day
- January 24
- Theme for 2026
- Developed India-Developed Uttar Pradesh
- Development Goal
- Fully developed by 2047
- Initiative Launched
- One District, One Cuisine (ODOC)
- Economic Status
- Fourth-largest economy in India
Sources
UP broke free from policy apathy, emerged as India’s growth engine: CM Yogi Adityanath
UP's National Highway Network Jumps 34% In A Decade, Crosses 10,700 Km
UP to be ‘engine’ of developed India: Shah
‘Development and heritage’: On UP Diwas, PM Modi calls the state perfect example of the mantra
‘Only BJP can ensure welfare of UP’: Amit Shah sounds bugle for assembly polls
Amit Shah, Yogi launch ‘One District-One Cuisine’ scheme on UP Diwas
President, PM and other national leaders extend greetings on Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day
Amit Shah launches ‘One District, One Cuisine’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh
Oppn parties left UP ‘BIMARU’, BJP’s double-engine govt turned it into ‘breakthrough state’: Shah
Union HM Amit Shah Sets 2027 UP Poll Tone In Lucknow, Attacks SP-BSP-Congress And Seeks Thumping BJP Majority Again
Amit Shah visits UP BJP headquarters, holds key talks on organisation–government coordination and Cabinet expansion
LG Saxena hosts ‘At Home’ ahead of Republic Day
On UP Day, PM talks about personal bond with state; Shah urges third term for BJP
On UP Day, PM talks about personal bond with state; Shah seeks third term for BJP
UP launches ‘One District, One Cuisine’ scheme to take desi delicacies global
Amit Shah urges voters to back BJP in Uttar Pradesh ahead of 2027 assembly polls - Telegraph India
‘Left UP backward for decades’: Shah urges people to reject ‘dynastic parties’, ensure BJP victory in 2027 elections
Statehood Day celebrations aim to foster unity and national integration: Arunachal Guv
Uttar Pradesh Diwas celebrated in Singapore with show of culture, traditions and artwork
Governor stresses collective responsibility for India’s progress
ODOC initiative to become strength of UP, promote local cuisine at global level: CM