11:48 AM, 19-Feb-2026
“Running ITI on PPP model is hurting the poor”
Congress leader Aradhana Mishra Mona.
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Congress leader Aradhana Mishra Mona said that PPP model was adopted to run ITI in the state. Due to this, the poor are being burdened with expensive fees. Will the government reconsider its decision or how will it help the poor? He said that at many places ITI buildings are ready but they are not being operated. Due to this the youth have to go far to the district headquarters for classes. How is the government addressing this problem? Responding to this, the government has said that the institutions which are not running will be made operational soon by recruiting staff.
11:24 AM, 19-Feb-2026
“Government made more than 32 policies to make UP a favorite destination for investors”
In response to questions regarding investment in UP, State Industrial Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi said that to make the state a favorite destination for investors, the government has made more than 32 policies, under which prompt action is being taken on investment proposals. He said that along with promoting investment in all the districts of the state, priority has been given to backward districts in which Purvanchal and Bundelkhand have been given special importance. There is no area where industrial units have not been established. The double engine government is shining the light of development from Sitapur to Saharanpur and from Hamirpur to Gorakhpur. Our words and deeds are consistent and that is why we have attracted national and international investors.
10:44 AM, 19-Feb-2026
There was fierce verbal exchange between Energy Minister AK Sharma and SP members.
On Wednesday, there was a heated exchange of words between Energy Minister AK Sharma and SP members on the issue of electricity system. At the same time, Minister of State for Basic Education Sandeep Singh replied in the House on the honorarium of Shikshamitras, their deployment in rural areas and medical facilities to teachers. Even today the House is expected to be filled with uproar and noise.
10:35 AM, 19-Feb-2026
UP Legislature Session Live: “UP became the favorite destination of investors due to the unity of words and deeds”, Industrial Minister replied
The budget session of UP Legislature continues. The opposition is continuously trying to corner the government amid allegations and counter-allegations. At the same time, the ruling party also seems to be fully prepared. On Wednesday, the opposition raised questions on the issue of electricity system and land possession, to which the ruling party answered well. During this, sarcasm was also made at each other. See all the updates related to today’s proceedings: