UP CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates Republic Day 2026, interacting with citizens, honoring artists, and promoting ODOP for self-reliant Uttar Pradesh.
Gorakhpur : During the ‘Janta Darshan’ in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath listened to the complaints of the people. In his interactions with the locals, the chief minister reaffirmed his dedication to helping the state’s citizens by listening to their concerns and giving officials instructions to remedy problems as soon as possible.
CM Yogi also spoke with artists earlier on Monday at a felicitation ceremony held in honor of Republic Day 2026. Speaking to the Republic Day parade participants, he thanked the artists who traveled to Uttar Pradesh, including those from Tripura and other states. “You have traveled from Tripura, a crucial state, to participate in the Republic Day procession. The fact that so many artists have visited Uttar Pradesh makes me very happy. “I extend my warmest welcome to each and every one of you,” CM Yogi stated, welcoming the visiting artists.
Earlier, CM Yogi had unfurled the National Flag at his https://indiathisweek.in/up-cm-yogi-adityanath-honors-artists-celebrating-indias-cultural-diversity-on-77th-republic-day-2026/Lucknow home and honored the Tricolor in a solemn moment. He emphasized how crucial the Constitution has been in forming the country we currently live in, as well as the significance of the “Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat” campaign.
CM Yogi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the importance of the ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) program on January 24 at the celebrations of Uttar Pradesh Statehood Day. The program has been crucial in bolstering the state’s economy and furthering the Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda by encouraging self-reliance and supporting regional craftsmanship.
Each Uttar Pradesh district’s distinctive indigenous crafts and products are promoted and highlighted under the ODOP initiative. This contains age-old gems like the nutrient-dense “Kala Namak” rice, uncommon wheat-stalk crafts, beautiful chikan kari and zari-zardozi work, and the amazing horn and bone art, which is a sustainable substitute for ivory. Numerous of these goods have been certified authentic and regionally sourced by GI (Geographical Indication) tags.
In addition to aiding in the preservation of these distinctive, community-based customs, the project has significantly boosted Uttar Pradesh’s traditional industries by modernizing and promoting them. These items, which were on the verge of disappearing, are now enjoying a resurgence both domestically and globally thanks to CM Yogi’s efforts.