{
  "id": 17240369,
  "title": "Uttar Pradesh To Hold Deepotsav At All Mandis On November 6 Under Swachh Mandi-Shubh Mandi Campaign; Funds Allocated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/uttar-pradesh-to-hold-deepotsav-at-all-mandis-on-november-6-under",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T14:25:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-to-hold-deepotsav-at-all-mandis-on-november-6-under-swachh-mandi-shubh-mandi-campaign-funds-allocated"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, October 30: Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is spearheading an initiative to involve the public in promoting farmer welfare, cleanliness and a positive business environment in mandis throughout the state. As part of the 'Swachh Mandi-Shubh Mandi' campaign, Deepotsav celebrations will be held at all mandi committees on November 6, 2026, coinciding with Dhanteras.\n\nMandi Parishad Director Jitendra Pratap Singh has directed mandi committees to organize the event, inviting public representatives, farmers, traders and mandi officials to participate. The objective is to transform mandis from mere trading hubs into clean, well-managed workplaces while embedding cleanliness into their everyday operations.\n\nPublic representatives will be invited to the Deepotsav celebrations to ensure the Yogi government's farmer-friendly schemes reach the maximum beneficiaries. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive cheques or specimen cheques through public representatives, raising awareness about the available welfare benefits. Farmers and traders who excel in cleanliness drives will be honored, and traders with timely payments and active business participation will also be recognized with certificates and tokens.\n\nThe initiative aims to promote cleanliness, responsibility and improved business practices in mandis. On Dhanteras, mandis will be adorned with lamps to create a festive atmosphere and publicize the Mandi Parishad's welfare schemes. The focus will be on making cleanliness a regular part of mandi management, rather than a one-time event.\n\nAdministrative and financial approval of Rs 20,000 each has been granted to special and category mandis, while other mandis receive Rs 10,000 each for the program. The expenditure will adhere to the prescribed financial provisions and applicable rules. Mandi committees must submit details of the Deepotsav celebrations, activities, and proceedings to the Mandi Parishad headquarters. A nodal officer and a construction officer will monitor and assist with the event, reflecting the Yogi government's priorities for farmer welfare and cleanliness.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, October 30: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is encouraging public participation to promote farmer welfare, cleanliness and a better business environment in mandis across the state. In this direction, Deepotsav will be organised at all mandi committees across Uttar Pradesh on November 6, 2026, on the occasion of Dhanteras, under the…",
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}