Umesh Raghuvanshi is a journalist with over three decade experience. He covers politics, finance, environment and social issues. He has covered all assembly and parliament elections in Uttar Pradesh since 1984.
Articles by Umesh Raghuvanshi
Budgetary provisions: Many UP depts haven’t even used 50% of funds
The departments, which have not been able to use funds up to satisfactory levels, include the PWD, medical and medical education, vocational education, social welfare, women’s welfare, tourism, environment and civil aviation
Updated on Jan 19, 2023 11:24 PM IST
UP govt likely to present budget after GIS-2023
The UP government has already indicated that the size of the annual budget may go up further and cross ₹7 lakh crore in 2023-2024
Published on Jan 16, 2023 09:16 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh delegation holds roadshow in Chennai ahead of Global Investors Summit-2023
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who led a roadshow in Mumbai and got investment proposals worth ₹5 lakh crore last week, has deputed Uttar Pradesh teams to hold roadshows in major cities.
Published on Jan 09, 2023 11:02 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh government gears up for roadshows in seven more cities, lists potential investors
Minister for industrial development Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ had claimed in Mumbai that the Uttar Pradesh government would be able to attract ₹20 lakh crore investment at the GIS-2023 against the ₹17 lakh crore target
Published on Jan 06, 2023 10:39 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh government claims consistent increase in revenue collection, budget size may increase
Uttar Pradesh government realises ₹1,26,437.86 crore tax revenue in the first three quarters of the financial year 2022-23
Published on Jan 04, 2023 11:23 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Mumbai roadshow begins today, CM Yogi to lead team
Roadshows proposed in eight major Indian cities and interactive sessions with leading industrialists are yet another attempt to attract investments ahead of GIS-2023 and make Uttar Pradesh a trillion-dollar economy
Published on Jan 04, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh gets ₹7.12 lakh crore investment proposals during overseas tours:Govt
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath had sent eight teams to different destinations to attract investment ahead of the Global Investors Summit-2023 scheduled in Lucknow on February 10 to 12, 2023.
Updated on Dec 23, 2022 01:47 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves policy to attract investment for better logistics facilities in state
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the meeting of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet that approved the policy. The new policy also proposes to create a network of transport infrastructure, upgradation of present warehousing and logistics infrastructure, reduce the cost of logistics
Published on Dec 22, 2022 11:29 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
U.P. steps up efforts to woo local investors too
The state government’s eight teams have completed their road shows in 18 countries from December 8 to 19 and there may also be cases where the local industry is willing to make more investment or the investors from outside are getting in touch with the local industry.
Updated on Dec 21, 2022 11:53 PM IST
Global Investors Summit: Uttar Pradesh government plans road shows in 6-10 states next month
On Thursday, eight Uttar Pradesh government teams will make presentations before chief minister Yogi Adityanath about the investment proposals they received during road shows in 22 cities across 17 countries earlier this month.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 11:51 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh government’s road shows abroad: Yogi Adityanath to assess investment proposals on December 22
Yogi Adityanath has set a target of attracting investment of ₹10 lakh crore ahead of GlS-2023. The Uttar Pradesh government had sent eight teams to 18 countries to attract investment.
Updated on Dec 19, 2022 11:22 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
More investment offers received during Uttar Pradesh government’s road shows abroad
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has sent eight teams to 18 countries to hold road shows in major cities there. A target to attract investment of ₹10 lakh crore has been set for the Global Investors Summit-2023.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 10:59 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh government asks its departments to follow austerity measures
The Uttar Pradesh government directive concerns the issuing of financial sanctions for amount earmarked in supplementary budget for 2022-23 that was passed by the state legislature on December 6.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 11:51 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman meets CM Yogi Adityanath, discusses investment proposals
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath assures all possible help from the government, reiterates resolve for ease of living in state
Published on Dec 15, 2022 09:39 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
52 industrial groups confirm intent for investment in Uttar Pradesh
These industrial groups have also said they will participate in Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit-2023 scheduled to be held from February 10 to 12
Published on Dec 12, 2022 11:34 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh govt road shows on foreign shores: Canadian firm signs MoU for ₹2050 crore investment in Kanpur
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has sent eight teams to different destinations. A target of attracting investment of ₹10 lakh crore has been set for the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit-2023 being organised with an objective of making the state a trillion dollar economy in five years
Published on Dec 11, 2022 12:01 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh delegation holds road show in Frankfurt, reaches out to diaspora, German firms
The Uttar Pradesh government’s eight delegations are reaching out to investors in 18 countries around the world and seven major cities in India.
Updated on Dec 10, 2022 12:23 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Gujarat polls: BJP wins 20 of 25 assembly seats where Yogi Adityanath campaigned
As a BJP star campaigner, Yogi Adityanath addressed 22 public meetings and held three road shows in Gujarat.
Updated on Dec 09, 2022 12:45 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Mission Investment: Uttar Pradesh govt’s first road show in Frankfurt on December 9
Brussels, Belgium, will have a road show on December 12 and Stockholm in Sweden will have one on December 14.
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 12:24 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Melinda Gates meets Yogi Adityanath, says Uttar Pradesh a model not only for India, but the whole world
Uttar Pradesh has achieved satisfactory success in health and nutrition, says chief minister Yogi Adityanath as he meets Melinda Gates
Published on Dec 07, 2022 11:51 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Yogi: U.P. model drawing global investors’ attention
Assembly adjourned sine die day before scheduled end after giving nod to a supplementary budget of ₹33,769 crore
Published on Dec 07, 2022 01:37 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
U.P.: SP MLA caught livestreaming house proceedings on FB, suspended for 3 hours
On the second day of winter session of legislative assembly, speaker Satish Mahana asked SP MLA Atul Pradhan to leave the house immediately when a preliminary inquiry indicated that he had livestreamed the house proceedings on Facebook live
Published on Dec 06, 2022 11:16 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh government presents over ₹33,000 crore supplementary budget on first day of winter session
₹14,922.44 crore earmarked under new heads; emphasis on development of urban infrastructure, industrial hubs, purse strings to be loosened for power sector
Updated on Dec 05, 2022 11:04 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath to attend World Economic Forum-2023 meet, Uttar Pradesh government plans to set up pavilion at Davos
When Yogi Adityanath travels to Davos to take part in the WEF-2023 meeting, he will become the first Uttar Pradesh chief minister to do so.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 10:24 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh: Surprise inspections ordered to check unauthorised personnel in transport department offices
As the transport department’s offices headed by RTOs and ARTOs have various direct public dealing counters, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken strong exception to the situation therein.
Published on Dec 01, 2022 10:45 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Bharat Jodo Yatra:‘Rajya yatris’ to wear only white khadi, orders UPCC
The state party unit, with nearly 130 district/city units and 150 office bearers, has proposed to select more than 10,000 ‘rajya yatris’
Published on Nov 30, 2022 10:41 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh’s Mission Investment to go global in December with road shows in 17 countries
The Uttar Pradesh government’s initiative abroad will come about two months before the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit-2023 (UPGIS-2023) scheduled in Lucknow from February 10 to 12, 2023
Updated on Nov 27, 2022 01:14 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh cabinet gives nod to Naimisharanya Board, airport-like infra for 23 bus stations
Uttar Pradesh cabinet also approves scrap policy that offers rebate on registration of new vehicles for those who junk the old ones
Updated on Nov 26, 2022 12:14 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Global Investors Summit: Uttar Pradesh braces itself for challenge as more states vie for investment
For instance, Madhya Pradesh will host a similar event at Indore in January 2023. Punjab proposes a summit in February 2023 while Andhra Pradesh is planning to hold such an event in March 2023.
Updated on Nov 25, 2022 12:26 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Bharat Jodo Yatra’s programme in Uttar Pradesh may be tweaked for a detour
The Bharat Jodo Yatra’s website indicates that the yatra will reach Uttar Pradesh from near Bulandshahr on December 24.
Published on Nov 23, 2022 10:57 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
