Archive · 2 Jan 2026
UP Expands Foundation Day Celebrations
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to celebrate UP Diwas, the state's foundation day, in a bigger way this year.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to organize events not just in UP but also in states like Delhi and Maharashtra, where many people from UP live.
They will also celebrate in countries with many UP expats.
The main event will be at a new place in Lucknow called Rashtriya Prerna Sthal.
They will invite important people from UP and honor those who have done great things in business, art, and other fields.
There will be art competitions and cultural programs in different districts, and the winners will get to perform at bigger events.
They will also celebrate other important days like Youth Day and Republic Day with special programs.
Additionally, the Chief Minister reviewed the budget expenditure and directed departments to accelerate the utilization of allocated funds to ensure timely completion of projects and schemes.
UP Diwas celebrations to be expanded to Delhi, Maharashtra, and countries with UP expats.
Main event at Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, with additional events in Noida and district headquarters.
Notable individuals from UP residing in other states to be honored at the celebrations.
Art competitions and cultural programs to be organized at block, municipal, and district levels.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed budget expenditure and directed departments to accelerate the utilization of allocated funds.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and top officials
- What
- Expansion of UP Diwas celebrations to other states and countries with UP migrants
- When
- January 24 to 26, with additional events on January 12, 23, and 25
- Where
- Mainly in Lucknow, with events in other states and countries with UP migrants
- Why
- To celebrate UP Foundation Day and honor notable individuals and cultural contributions
- Event Dates
- January 24 to 26
- Main Venue
- Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, Lucknow
- Additional Venues
- Noida Shilpgram, district headquarters, and other states/countries with UP migrants
- Key Figures to Invite
- Governors, CMs, Union Ministers, and prominent personalities with UP roots
- Honorees
- 3-5 notable individuals from UP residing in other states
- Other Celebrations
- Youth Day, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti, National Tourism Day/Voters’ Awareness Day, Republic Day
- Art Competitions
- Singing, instrumental music, dance, and theatre at block, municipal, and district levels
- Institutions Involved
- Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi
