New Schemes on Eminent Figures | 11 Mar 2025

Why in News?  

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh announced the launch of 10 ambitious new schemes named after eminent figures to immortalize their contributions. 

Key Points 

• These schemes will drive progress in agriculture, industry, education, and social welfare while also fostering employment generation, women’s empowerment, and intellectual growth. 
• Important Schemes: 
  • Mata Shabri Canteens and Rest Houses in Krishi Mandis: 
    • The government will establish canteens and rest houses in Krishi Mandis under the name of Mata Shabri, offering farmers and workers affordable food and rest facilities. 
    • In a similar initiative, a Shabri Restaurant has also been set up in Ayodhya to honor her legacy. 
  • Sardar Patel District Economic Zone: Boosting Employment and Development 
    • The District Economic Zone, named after Sardar Patel, will be developed as an employment hub to ensure job opportunities for at least one person from every family. 
    • Designed according to the unique strengths and potential of each district, the zone will be established on 100 acres of land under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. 
    • This initiative honors Sardar Patel, India's first Home Minister, and aims to drive economic growth and job creation at the district level. 
  •  Mata Ahilyabai Holkar Working Women’s Hostels: 
    • The government will establish working women’s hostels in Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Nagar, Jhansi, and Agra to provide safe and comfortable accommodation for employed women. 
    • These hostels will be named after Mata Ahilyabai Holkar, a trailblazer of cultural renaissance, in honor of her 300th birth anniversary. 
  • Maharani Laxmibai Meritorious Girl Student Scooty Scheme: 
    • The government has launched a scheme to provide scooties to meritorious girl students, honoring Rani Laxmibai, the valiant heroine of India’s freedom struggle. 
  •  Sant Kabirdas CM Mitra Park Scheme: 
    • The government will establish 10 textile parks across the state in honor of Sant Kabirdas, who championed the values of humanity and labor. 
    • Additionally, the PM Mitra Park, currently under construction in the Lucknow-Hardoi region, is also dedicated to Sant Kabir. 
  • Sant Ravidas Leather Industry Park: 
    • The government will develop two leather industry parks in the state, honoring Sant Ravidas, who advocated for equality and the dignity of labor. 
    • One of these parks will be established in Agra, serving as a major hub for the leather industry. 
    • This initiative will revitalize the leather sector while creating employment opportunities for thousands of artisans and workers. 
  • Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh Seed Park in Lucknow: 
    • The government will establish a Seed Park in Lucknow, dedicated to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh. 
    • This initiative aims to provide farmers with high-quality seeds and essential agricultural resources, enhancing productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector. 
  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee Urban Libraries: 
    • In honor of the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the government has allocated a budget to establish libraries in urban areas across the state. 
    • This initiative aims to promote education, knowledge, and intellectual development while commemorating the legacy of the former Prime Minister. 
  • Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Hostel Scheme: 
    • The government has dedicated the reconstruction and development of social welfare hostels to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. 
    • This initiative aims to support students from Dalit, backward, and economically weaker sections, ensuring better access to education and accommodation. 
  • Birsa Munda Tribal Museums in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra: 
    • In commemoration of Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary, celebrated as Tribal Pride Year, the government will establish two tribal museums in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra. 
    • The budget has allocated the necessary funds for this initiative, aiming to preserve and showcase tribal heritage and culture.