Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 12 Aug 2024

Uttar Pradesh to Commemorate Partition Horrors

Why in News?

According to the sources, The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on 14th August, 2024.

Key Points

• In order to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the partition of India, it has been decided to commemorate the 'Partition Horrors Memorial Day'.
• It serves as a powerful reminder to eliminate discrimination, animosity, and ill will, while also inspiring unity, social harmony, and the empowerment of humanity.
• On this occasion, the state government will organize various events and programs across the 75 districts of the state.
  • Films and documentaries related to the 'Partition' will be screened in schools, colleges, and universities, as well as at the exhibition site.
  • Students of various educational institutions will be taken on a tour of these exhibitions and they should be made aware of this historical event.

Partition of India

• The Partition of India in 1947 was a pivotal moment in South Asian history, leading to the division of British India into two independent countries: India and Pakistan.
  • This separation was based on religious distinctions, with India emerging as a predominantly Hindu nation and Pakistan being established as a separate homeland for Muslims.
• The partition was a response to escalating religious tensions and the demands for distinct nations.
• The process was characterized by widespread violence and mass migrations, as millions of people moved between the two newly formed nations.
• The partition triggered one of the largest and most tragic human migrations in history, accompanied by communal riots and interreligious conflict.
  • The legacy of the partition continues to influence the region, with ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, especially over the contested region of Kashmir.

UP Targets Five-Fold Growth in Tourism by 2028

Why in News?

According to the sources, the Uttar Pradesh government is revitalizing tourist destinations and infrastructure, with the goal of increasingtourism fivefold by 2028.

• The target is to achieve a Gross Value Added (GVA) of ₹70,000 crore and attract 80 crore tourists.

Key Points

• The state government has been concentrating on revitalizing tourist destinations and enhancing transport infrastructure over the past seven and a half years to boost tourism in the state.
  • This initiative has resulted in a substantial rise in tourist footfall, with over 48 crore visitors opting to discover the captivating beauty of Uttar Pradesh in 2023.
• Tourism has surged in cities of spiritual importance, such as Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, and Gorakhpur.
  • The government is improving top-notch infrastructure in these cities and motivating tourists to discover various destinations.
  • The One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative is vital in showcasing local products to travelers.
• The government is also concentrating on increasing the accessibility of hotels, guest houses, and homestays.
• Simultaneously, they are planning to revitalize government-operated tourist and Rahi bungalows to cater to the rising number of tourists.

One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative

• ODOP is an initiative to boost economic growth at the district level by promoting and branding one product from each district of the country.
  • The idea is to leverage the local potential, resources, skills, and culture of each district and create a unique identity for them in the domestic and international markets.
• The concept of ODOP was first launched by the Uttar Pradesh government in January 2018.
• Over 1000 products have been selected from all 761 districts in the country. The initiative covers a wide range of sectors, including textiles, agriculture, processed goods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial items.
• Also, multiple ODOP products were displayed at the World Economic Forum in January 2023 in the Indian Pavilion at Davos in Switzerland.