Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Launches 'One District-One Cuisine' Scheme to Boost Traditional Foods
UP cabinet clears 'One District-One Cuisine' scheme to promote traditional delicacies
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the 'One District-One Cuisine' scheme to promote traditional dishes from each district, inspired by the 'One District-One Product' initiative. With a budget of ₹150 crore (approximately $18 million USD), the scheme aims to enhance branding and export opportunities for local cuisines.
- 01The 'One District-One Cuisine' scheme aims to promote traditional foods from each district in Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Artisans and entrepreneurs in the food sector will receive subsidies of up to 25%, capped at ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD).
- 03A budget of ₹150 crore (approximately $18 million USD) has been allocated for the scheme's implementation.
- 04The initiative seeks to enhance the quality and marketability of regional delicacies like Agra's petha and Mathura's peda.
- 05The cabinet also approved a ₹546.51 crore (approximately $66 million USD) project for road construction in Lucknow.
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved the 'One District-One Cuisine' scheme to promote and market traditional cuisines from across the state. This initiative, modeled after the successful 'One District-One Product' program, aims to identify signature dishes from each district and enhance their branding, packaging, and marketing. MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan stated that the scheme will improve quality, extend shelf life, and create export opportunities for traditional food products. Artisans and entrepreneurs in the food sector will benefit from subsidies of up to 25%, capped at ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD). A total budget of ₹150 crore (approximately $18 million USD) has been earmarked for this initiative. The scheme is expected to elevate regional delicacies such as Agra's petha, Mathura's peda, and Jaunpur's imarti to national and global recognition. In addition to this scheme, the cabinet approved a ₹546.51 crore (approximately $66 million USD) project for constructing a six-lane road in Lucknow and other initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure and environmental efforts.
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This scheme is expected to provide financial support to local artisans and entrepreneurs, boosting the local economy and enhancing the visibility of regional cuisines.
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