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CM Yogi Holds Public 'Janta Darshan', Welcomes Artists on Republic Day

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur to hear and address public grievances. He also interacted with and welcomed artists from Tripura and other states who participated in the Republic Day parade. During the Statehood Day ceremony, alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he emphasized the role of the 'One District, One Product' initiative in boosting traditional industries and self-reliance. The ODOP scheme supports unique, GI-tagged products like Kala namak rice and chikankari, reviving dying community traditions.

Key Points: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Holds Janta Darshan in Gorakhpur

  • Public grievance redressal in Gorakhpur
  • Felicitation of Republic Day artists
  • Promotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat'
  • Highlighting ODOP scheme success with Amit Shah
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi holds 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hears public grievances in Gorakhpur, welcomes artists from Tripura, and highlights the success of the ODOP scheme.

"Tripura is a very important state, and you have come all the way from there... I heartily welcome all of you. - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Gorakhpur, January 27

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday heard public grievances during the 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur.

CM Yogi heard people's grievances and asked the officials to resolve them on a priority basis.

Earlier, CM Yogi Adityanath interacted with artists during an artist felicitation ceremony organised on the occasion of Republic Day 2026 on Monday.

Addressing participants who took part in the Republic Day parade, the Chief Minister welcomed artists from Tripura and other states to Uttar Pradesh.

"Tripura is a very important state, and you have come all the way from there to be a part of the Republic Day parade. I am very happy that so many artists have come to Uttar Pradesh. I heartily welcome all of you," CM Yogi said, extending greetings to them.

Earlier, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the Tricolour after he unfurled the National Flag at his residence in Lucknow, and highlighted the "Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat" resolve and Constitutions's role in building the India we are witnessing today.

Earlier on January 24, he termed the 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) initiative as a key reason behind the state's growing self-reliance and its contribution towards the mission of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Statehood Day ceremony alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Yogi highlighted how the ODOP scheme has provided a major boost to the traditional industries of the state.

The UP government's One District, One Product programme aims to encourage indigenous and specialised products and crafts unique to each district. There are products in UP that are found nowhere else - like the ancient and nutritious 'Kala namak' rice, the rare and intriguing wheat-stalk craft, world-famous chikankari and zari-zardozi work on clothes, and the intricate and stunning horn and bone work that uses the remains of dead animals rather than live ones, a nature-friendly replacement for ivory.

Many of these products are GI-tagged, meaning they are certified as originating from that region in Uttar Pradesh. Many of these were also dying community traditions that are being revived through modernisation and publicisation.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has studied development, the ODOP scheme is genuinely a brilliant model. Preserving GI-tagged crafts like chikankari while creating economic opportunities is the way forward for sustainable growth. More states should adopt this.
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Vikram M
Hearing grievances is one thing, systemic solutions are another. While I appreciate the gesture, the real test is how many of these common people's issues get permanently resolved. The administration needs to be proactive, not just reactive during these events.
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Priyanka N
My family is from Gorakhpur. The horn and bone work mentioned is truly an art! It's heartening to see these dying arts get recognition and support through ODOP. This is real 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in action. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Extending welcome to artists from Tripura shows the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat'. Our cultural diversity is our strength. Good to see leadership that understands this.
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Kavya N
The wheat-stalk craft and Kala namak rice... these are the hidden gems of UP! So much heritage in one state. More publicity is needed so that people across India can buy these products online. 🛒

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