Uttar Pradesh Day–2026, being organised on the theme ‘Developed India–Developed Uttar Pradesh’, will this year extend beyond the state and national boundaries to mark its presence on the global stage.
The three-day event will be held from January 24 to January 26 at the newly constructed Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow. The programme will be inaugurated by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with members of the state government, public representatives and eminent personalities from various fields, will attend the समारोह.
The official theme for Uttar Pradesh Day–2026 is ‘Developed India–Developed Uttar Pradesh’. In addition to events within the state, programmes will also be organised abroad. Indian embassies in Fiji, Mauritius, Maldives, Singapore and Thailand will host events to honour members of the Uttar Pradesh diaspora and showcase the state’s culture, investment opportunities and development journey.
A key attraction of the main programme will be the ‘One District–One Cuisine’ (ODOC) initiative, conceptualised under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Under this initiative, signature traditional cuisines from all districts of Uttar Pradesh will be available at a single venue, presenting the state’s food heritage.
Alongside this, an exhibition and sale of handcrafted products and Geographical Indication-tagged items will be organised under the ‘One District–One Product’ (ODOP) scheme. The initiative aims to provide a platform for artisans while presenting the cultural and economic profile of Uttar Pradesh at an international level.
The programme will also feature the presentation of the Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2025–26 to individuals for notable contributions in the fields of education, literature, agriculture, women empowerment and space science. Districts demonstrating outstanding performance under the Chief Minister’s Youth Entrepreneur Development Campaign will also be awarded.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister will formally launch the ODOC scheme and inaugurate the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zone Scheme, aimed at promoting investment, employment and industrial development in the state.
Uttar Pradesh Day–2026 will include presentations of folk, classical and contemporary art forms. Special exhibitions will be organised on Mission Shakti, innovation, and to mark 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’. The programme will present aspects of cultural, social and economic development.
In line with the vision of the double-engine government, Uttar Pradesh Day will also be observed abroad. Events organised through Indian embassies in countries including Fiji, Singapore, Thailand, Mauritius and Maldives will honour members of the Uttar Pradesh diaspora and promote the state’s culture and investment opportunities.
