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Lucknow, June 4, 2025: Taking a big decision, the Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh has approved 20% reservation in the recruitment of State Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary, Mounted Police and Firemen for former Agniveers. This decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on June 3, 2025. Along with this, Agniveers will also be given a relaxation of three years in the age limit.

Under the Agneepath scheme, which was launched by the central government in 2022, youth aged 17.5 to 21.5 years are recruited in the Army, Navy and Air Force for four years. Agniveers trained under this scheme are now being given a chance to join the police force by the Uttar Pradesh government. State Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said that this reservation will apply to all categories—general, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). The first recruitment is expected to begin in 2026, when the first batch of Agniveers will complete their four years of service.

Several experts and social media users have expressed support for the decision. One popular news update platform described it as “breaking news.” Many believe that the military training of Agniveers will enhance the overall quality of the police force, noting that a significant number of police personnel currently lack even basic weapon-handling skills. One user remarked that this initiative could address gaps in police training, adding that the discipline and skills acquired through army training will significantly bolster the capabilities of the police.

However, opposition parties have raised concerns over this decision. Congress and Samajwadi Party called it an extension of the "Agneepath Yojana" and said that it is playing with the future of the youth. At the same time, supporters say that this decision will give respectable employment to Agniveers after their service and strengthen the security system of the state.

Before this move of Uttar Pradesh, states like Haryana, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh have also announced reservation for Agniveers in police and other government jobs. Haryana has offered 10% reservation and age relaxation, while Uttar Pradesh's 20% reservation is the biggest move so far.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had earlier said that in 2022, his government would give priority to Agniveers in police and allied forces. To implement this decision, the state government has planned to take all necessary steps. This step will not only increase employment opportunities for Agniveers but will also help in further strengthening the law and order of Uttar Pradesh.

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Once in hundreds of years, few writers attain the wisdom made available by the existence. Shrilal Shukla was one of them. His writing is truly a light on the path: LG Sinha

Books are like powerful inner eyes that provide glimpses into the world of knowledge and wisdom. The writer through their alphabets gives us opportunity to think and enlarge our perspective and these writings are the source of cognitive insight: LG

The power of Shrilal Shukla's knowledge, his ideas, his imagination, his satire not only entertain us but also guides us to build self-reliant villages and a developed India: LG Sinha

Shrilal Shukla's novels and stories have served to enlighten the society during that period and his thoughts continue to warn us in our developmental journey to focus on reform and I believe his words are more powerful than any other presentation: Lieutenant Governor

His works contain life's mysteries and the intimate experience of everyday living. I believe Shrilal Shukla's words soaked in his experience are eternal. Raag Darbari, in particular, has become ingrained in our consciousness: LG

JAMMU, MARCH 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the Birth Centenary Celebrations of renowned writer Shrilal Shukla at a programme in Lucknow.


Paying homage to Shrilal Shukla, the Lieutenant Governor shed the light on life and timeless works of Shrilal Shukla and his deep understanding of the social and political issues of rural India.

The Lieutenant Governor said, the power of Shrilal Shukla's knowledge, his ideas, his imagination, his satire not only entertain us but also guides us to build self-reliant villages and a developed India.


“Once in hundreds of years, few writers attain the wisdom made available by the existence. Shrilal Shukla was one of them. His writing is truly a light on the path.

The works of Shrilal Shukla contain life's mysteries and the intimate experience of everyday living. I believe his words soaked in his experience are eternal. Raag Darbari, in particular, has become ingrained in our consciousness,” the Lieutenant Governor said.


The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the significant role of great writers like Shrilal Shukla to inspire the positive change in the society.

The Lieutenant Governor said, “Books are like powerful inner eyes that provide glimpses into the world of knowledge and wisdom. The writer through their alphabets gives us opportunity to think and enlarge our perspective and these writings are the source of cognitive insight.


“Shrilal Shukla's novels and stories have served to enlighten the society during that period and his thoughts continue to warn us in our developmental journey to focus on reform and I believe his words are more powerful than any other presentation”.


Shri JPS Rathore, Minister of State for Cooperative; Uttar Pradesh; Shri Dileep Sanghani, Chairman, IFFCO and Dr U.S Awasthi, Managing Director, IFFCO also spoke on the occasion and paid homage to Shrilal Shukla.


Bollywood Actors Shri Pankaj Tripathi and Shri Ashok Pathak recited an excerpt from Shrilal Shukla's famous work ‘Raag Darbari’.

An Exhibition organised in the revered memory of Shrilal Shukla was also inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor.

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DG Anoo Malhotra highlights importance of sustainability for achieving Swachhata goals

LUCKNOW (UP) FEBRUARY 18:  Director General Rural Sanitation, Jammu and Kashmir, Anoo Malhotra, participated in the two-day National Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) held in Lucknow  on 16th and 17th of February.

  The conference aimed to discuss strategies and initiatives to further the goals of the SBM-G and JJM programs.

Anoo Malhotra gave a detailed presentation on the Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) initiative, and information education and communication (IEC) strategies at the conference- which brought together diverse stakeholders from across States/UTs, fostering a confluence of ideas and best practices.

Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative is aimed at improving sanitation standards in the hospitality sector with the focus on rating hotels and other establishments based on their sanitation practices, encouraging them to adopt best practices and improve overall sanitation standards.

Malhotra highlighted the best practices- from Swachhathon, Swachh Yodha Pratiyogita, Swachhata Bank, Waste to Wonder, War against Waste, Give Garbage Get Gold, Rural Technology Park, Swachh Samagaam, My 10 Kg Plastic and other initiatives adopted by Jammu and Kashmir to promote sanitation and hygiene practices among the masses. These practices have been instrumental in raising awareness and encouraging behavioral change towards sanitation practices.

J&K’s Innovative IEC strategy received all the praise from participants and delegates.

In her presentation, Ms. Malhotra emphasized the importance of sustainability in achieving the goals of SBM-G. She outlined the way forward to achieve these goals, stressing the need for continued efforts and innovative approaches to ensure the sustainability of sanitation practices in rural areas.

The conference was graced by the distinguished presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, alongside other eminent personalities including Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary – Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GOI, Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Cabinet Minister Jal Shakti, Uttar Pradesh, MP, Gorakhpur and   Vini Mahajan, Secretary – DDWS , GOI

Day one of the workshop covered a range of topics through panel discussions and interactive sessions. The Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, launched three impactful books from SBM-G. He spoke about the critical time of this conference which comes when both JJM and SBM-G have reached significant junctions in terms of their outputs and when the focus needs to be on sustainability. He spoke about the work we do in SBM-G and JJM which must be done in mission mode when we are addressing the concern of saturation and transformative missions- JJM & SBM.

The National Conference on SBM-G and JJM provided a platform for stakeholders from across the country to share their experiences, learn from each other, and strategize for the future. Malhotra’s presentation was well-received, and her insights are expected to contribute significantly to the ongoing efforts to improve sanitation in rural J&K.

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