Bundelkhand

UP's arid Bundelkhand turns investment hub with projects worth Rs 8,000 cr

The Bundelkhand region in UP comprises seven districts - Chitrakoot, Banda, Jhansi, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Lalitpur

Last stand of Desawari paan? Of fragrance, flavour, and forgotten farmers

The Desawari cannot withstand waterlogging, making the undulating slopes of Mahoba ideal for its cultivation

Will carve separate state of Bundelkhand if we come to power, says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday said if her party is voted to power, it will carve a separate state of Bundelkhand the region that straddles the states of Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh. Addressing an election rally in Jhansi, Mayawati said, "There have been demands for carving a separate Bundelkhand state. If our government is formed (at the Centre), then we will take positive steps in this regard. Bundelkhand will definitely be made a separate state." Bundelkhand is a hilly region spread across 13 districts in southwest Uttar Pradesh and northern Madhya Pradesh. Seven districts in Uttar Pradesh -- Banda, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Jalaun, and Chitrakoot -- and eight districts in Madhya Pradesh -- Datia, Tikamgarh, Chhattarpur, Sagar, Damoh, and Panna -- come in this region. The BSP chief also claimed that it "would not be easy" for the current BJP-led NDA to return to power, provided "the elections are free and fair," and the EVMs are not tampered with. "F

Rs 10 trn projects in UP: Urgent need to make farmers market-ready, says PM

His remarks are particularly significant given the ongoing protests by Punjab farmers, who are demanding a law guaranteeing the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism

Plans afoot to develop Noida-like industrial city in UP's Bundelkhand

Rs 8,000 cr earmarked for land acquisition, 35,000 acres to be acquired in the first phase

Centre approves use of forest land for ambitious Ken-Betwa Link project

Chouhan said after the completion of the project, water for irrigation, drinking water, as well as, industrial use will be ensured in Bundelkhand

UP CM Yogi focuses on developing Bundelkhand as tourist destination

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the state tourism department to develop the historic forts of Bundelkhand as tourism hotspots to promote tourism in the region

River linking projects can adversely impact monsoon, biodiversity: Experts

Cautioning against river linking projects, the experts said these can lead to disturbance of very complex nature cycles that can have far-reaching adverse impact on monsoon cycles

UP polls: Mega projects, caste equations to decide battle for Bundelkhand

In parched Bundelkhand region, the BJP is banking on mega projects like the Ken-Betwa river linking plan and the Defence Industrial Corridor to see it home in the assembly elections

Every Bundelkhand home will be supplied drinking water in next 2 year: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said drinking water will supplied to every household in the state's Bundelkhand region in next two years.

Modi unveils 10,000 Farmers Producer Organisations to boost farm income

Says govt will spend Rs 5,000 crore in 5 years to strengthen FPOs pan India

Modi lays foundation of Rs 15,000 crore Bundelkhand Expressway

Terms Bundelkhand region as future 'Make in India' hub

Yogi govt in UP acquires over 10,000 hectares of land for flagship projects

These infrastructure projects are estimated to involve a total investment of Rs 80,000 crore

Adityanath moots tie-up with Israel for defence corridor, Jewar airport

Israeli Ambassador Ron Malka has invited CM Yogi Adityanath to Tel Aviv defence conference in Sep 2019

Bundelkhand: Waiting in wings to ascend economic value chain in UP

Blueprints have been drawn by the state government to capitalise on the innate strengths of the region with regard to agriculture and solar energy

Dacoits unleashing terror in Bundelkhand under Akhilesh: BJP

BJP spokesperson Vijay Bahadur Pathak said the bandits were reorganising in Bundelkhand, owing to the lax administration and willpower of the ruling dispensation and political patronage of the outlaws