
In a significant move to empower the youth and boost healthcare and skill development, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved several key initiatives during its meeting in Prayagraj on Wednesday.
As part of the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, the Cabinet approved the procurement of 25 lakh smartphones for free distribution to skilled youth pursuing higher education, technical education, healthcare training, ITI programs, and skill development courses. The scheme aims to make youth future-ready by providing access to technology and has been allocated a budget of ₹4,000 crore for FY 2024-25. The initiative will span five years and is expected to empower millions of students across the state.
Medical Education Expansion
The Cabinet also sanctioned the operation of medical colleges in Hathras, Kasganj, and Baghpat under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. These districts currently lack both public and private medical colleges, and the new institutions aim to bridge the gap in healthcare and medical education.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved the transfer of the 166-bed Government Combined Hospital in Balrampur to the Medical Education Department. This will pave the way for the establishment of an Autonomous State Medical College, affiliated with King George Medical University (KGMU). The new college will offer specialized healthcare services and medical education opportunities, with 1,394 academic and non-academic posts created for its functioning.
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ITI Modernisation and Innovation Centers
To further boost skill development, the Cabinet approved an agreement with Tata Technologies Limited (TTL) to modernize 62 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and establish five Centres for Innovation, Invention, Incubation, and Training (CIIITs). This ₹3,634 crore initiative will see TTL contribute ₹2,851 crore, while the state government will fund ₹783 crore. The revamped ITIs are projected to train 12,500 candidates annually, split between long-term and short-term programs.
The Cabinet’s decisions align with Uttar Pradesh’s commitment to advancing education, healthcare, and youth empowerment, fostering a more skilled and technologically equipped generation.
