Archive · 28 Sep 2026
UP Rise 2026 Brings Innovation Platform to Aligarh Students
UP Rise 2026 was a special event for students in Aligarh.
It gave young people a place to share new ideas and business plans.
More than 2,300 students took part in the event.
Students also learned about government programs and career opportunities.
Thirteen teams presented solutions to problems in their communities.
The winning idea aimed to reduce road accidents caused by very bright headlights.
The winning team received ₹25,000, and the Fixes Group came second.
The event was connected to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s goal of encouraging a self-reliant Uttar Pradesh.
UP Rise 2026 was held at Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh.
More than 2,300 students registered or participated in awareness activities and auditorium sessions.
The event recorded digital reach above 50,000 and offline reach exceeding 5,000.
Thirteen student teams presented ideas in the Build for UP Pitch Competition.
The winning road-safety proposal received ₹25,000, while the Fixes Group finished runner-up.
- Who
- Students, university officials, government representatives, Times Network, and Zoom participated in the programme.
- What
- UP Rise 2026 provided innovation, entrepreneurship, career-awareness activities, and a student pitch competition.
- When
- The event was reported on September 28 in connection with the 2026 campaign.
- Where
- Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The campaign aimed to connect youth innovation and entrepreneurship with the goal of a self-reliant Uttar Pradesh.
- Venue
- Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University, Aligarh
- Student participation
- More than 2,300 students
- Digital reach
- More than 50,000
- Offline reach
- More than 5,000
- Pitch finalists
- 13 student teams
- Winning prize
- ₹25,000
- Runner-up
- Fixes Group