UP Cabinet Clears Massive Statue Upgrade Plan
The Uttar Pradesh government approved ₹403 crore to upgrade statues of B. R. Ambedkar and other reformers ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti. It also increased honorariums for Shiksha Mitras and instructors, benefiting over 1.6 lakh workers, with revised salaries effective from April 2026 to enhance livelihoods and strengthen education.