Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 30 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of transportation services through Jan Seva Kendras in Lucknow.
He also inaugurated the upgradation of Jupiter Auditorium at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan and laid the foundation stone for the renovation works of Mercury Auditorium in the city. After inaugurating the transportation services, the Chief Minister said, ‘For the projects that have been inaugurated here, I congratulate and extend best wishes to the Transport Department. The Transport Department is the biggest medium for public transport in the state and across the country too.’
Following the event, the Chief Minister flagged off transportation services in Lucknow.
Earlier on Friday, CM Yogi announced a major welfare initiative for teachers, stating that all teachers in the state would now be able to avail cashless medical treatment. The facility will cover teachers in primary, upper-primary, secondary, and aided schools and colleges, as well as Shiksha Mitras, instructors, and cooks.
Calling the move ‘historic’, the Chief Minister said the scheme would directly benefit around nine lakh teacher families, ensuring they no longer face financial difficulties in the event of illness or emergency. He described the initiative as ‘a symbol of the government’s gratitude for teachers’ contributions’.
During the Teachers’ Day event at Lok Bhavan Auditorium, the Chief Minister honoured teachers, distributed tablets, and inaugurated smart classrooms. He urged teachers to continue their best efforts in educating children while assuring them of full government support.
The Chief Minister also announced the formation of a high-level committee to consider increasing allowances for Shiksha Mitras and instructors, saying a positive decision would be taken after the report is submitted. He emphasised that educators are nation-builders, and their welfare remains a priority for the government.
Yogi Adityanath added that initiatives such as Operation Kayakalp and Project Alankar have significantly improved schools across the state.
(ANI)