Uttar Pradesh and StatisticsThe state contributes 80 seats to the Lok Sabha and 35 seats
to the Rajya Sabha of the Indian ParliamentHas an area of approx. 243,286 km2 (93,933 sq mi).Ranks 5th
in the countryMost populous state in India with around 199,581,477 peopleLiteracy rate is 69.72%
79.24% (male)59.26% (female)
Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest Indian state by economy, with a GDP of 708000 crore (US$110 billion).
Uttar Pradesh is divided into 80 districts.
Main Problems in the StatePovertyLack of education and infrastructure
CommunalismGender inequalityCrime
Education and Uttar Pradesh
Lack of EducationState lacks the proper infrastructure and resources required
for schools and institutionsThe literacy rate of the state according to the 2011 Census is
70%, which is below the national average of 74%. While the literacy rate for men is at 79%, it is 59% for women.
Education in rural areas is so depressing,thus creating a gap in between rural and urban kids.
Government primary schools maintenance is worst.Children fail to reach for higher education
Education is now more commercial.In big institutions the gap between rural and urban child can be seen.
Lack of sincerity by teachers is again a issue.Government schemes like mid-day meal to attract children is
failing.
Agriculture and Uttar Pradesh
Disappointing Agriculture Agriculture being the main source of state’s
economy is losing Government’s attention.Farmers are not favored by Government policiesLack of education amongst farmers is harming
agricultureIncrease of Mafias are resulting in grain hoarding
and loss of itProper technology implementation is not
done.Agriculture is still based on old methodsPeople are turning to cities for more lavish and
rich life.Agriculture is ignored a lot.
Health and Uttar Pradesh
ILL StateLack of proper infrastructure and facilities for
proper treatmentGovernment hospitals are most ill maintained and
often comes with a huge queue of patientsQualified doctors are migrating to more
commercial hospitalsRural people are main targets of ill state.Improper nutrition and nourishment results in
starvation and bad healthLack of knowledge amongst common masses
regarding health
Water and Uttar Pradesh
Liquid StateImproper Government policies to regulate river water.Clean drinking water is not available in villages and
cities as wellIndustrial and other pollutants are making river water
unfit for useImproper planning to harvest rain water is making it
bitter to raise water level Proper infrastructure and facilities for water
transportation is lacking.People’s ignorance towards this issue is also a causeProper flood management is not done
Probable Solutions
Smile ,there is still hope!!Anything can be done with full determination
and proper planningGovernment should be more concerned about
the upbringing of the stateBasic facilities and infrastructure should be a
priorityPolicies favoring agriculture should be
implemented alongwith industrial developmentMore active and strategic people should come
forward and help the state
Solutions already existingModels like WAT-SAN Bahraich Model are
effective in dealing with flood and related issues.Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group has come
up with a model to make agriculture and water mor sustainable.
Various qualified youths are moving towards villages to impart good health and knowledge
Gates Foundation is also contributing a lot in state’s development
People are now becoming more aware
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