Yogi Adityanath highlights Uttar Pradesh development during Navratri

During the Shardiya Navratri festival, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, shared messages of devotion to the goddess Skandamata.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the developmental changes in Uttar Pradesh over the last nine and a half years. He emphasized that the state has transitioned from an environment of fear and neglect to one of security and encouragement, particularly for women. He noted that sports infrastructure has expanded from village grounds to the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut. He also highlighted the ‘Medal Lao, Pad Pao’ (Bring a Medal, Get a Post) scheme, which provides direct recruitment for medal winners from the Olympics, Commonwealth, and Asian Games.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister addressed improvements in women's welfare, stating that the government has worked to reduce school dropout rates from 20 percent to less than 3 percent and improved primary school facilities through ‘Operation Kayakalp’. He asserted that empowering women through education and health initiatives is the foundation for a developed India.