UP Foundation Day 2025

• 25 Jan 2025

Why in News? 

Uttar Pradesh, celebrating 75 years as a state, was renamed from the United Provinces in 1950 and plays a pivotal role in India's politics and economy. 

• The state has grown in political and economic prominence, setting ambitious goals like becoming a trillion-dollar economy. 

Key Points 

• Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day 2025: 
  • The theme for Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day 2025 is "Development and Heritage: Uttar Pradesh on the Path to Progress". 
  • The state government will confer the ‘Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman’ award on six individuals from the fields of music, agriculture and education during the state foundation day.  
• Historical Significance: 
  • Uttar Pradesh, formerly known as United Provinces, was renamed on 24 January, 1950, by the governor general of India through the United Provinces (Alteration of Name) Order, 1950. 
  • The state began celebrating 24 January as UP Foundation Day in 2018, following a suggestion by governor Ram Naik. 
• Political Importance:       
  • The state contributes 80 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha, giving it considerable influence in national politics. 
  • It has produced nine Prime Ministers, including the current PM, Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi in Parliament. 
• Economic Aspirations: 
  • Uttar Pradesh strives to move beyond its BIMARU (economically underdeveloped) tag and achieve a trillion-dollar economy status. 
    • BIMARU: Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh 
• Introduction of ODOP Scheme: 
  • The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme was launched during the first Foundation Day celebrations in 2018 to promote local industries and crafts. 
    • The occasion is aimed to launch new schemes and initiatives aimed at boosting the state's development and welfare.