Agra. To bring the ‘self-reliant UP’ vision of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the ground, a grand program ‘UP Rise 2026’ was organized on Tuesday at JP Auditorium, Khandari campus of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University.
The program was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Ashu Rani and Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations Department Atreya Mishra lit the lamp. More than 1000 students from the city and surrounding areas participated in this event with full enthusiasm.
The main objective of the program is to bring about a change in the mindset of the youth of the state and make them not mere job seekers but ‘job creators’ who provide employment to others by setting up their own enterprises.
Uttar Pradesh government’s flight to innovation and startups
The Uttar Pradesh government is continuously doing ground-level work to strengthen the innovation and startup ecosystem in the state.
In the program the youth were given detailed information about various employment related policies of the state government. Experts highlighted ambitious schemes like Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana, UP Startup Fund, Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Free Coaching Scheme and UP Skill Mission.
Apart from this, information was also given about the financial assistance and easy subsidies available through policies related to Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Free Tablet/Smartphone Scheme and Women Empowerment Scheme, so that the youth can convert their startup into a successful business model without any financial hindrance.
Innovative startup ideas of students attracted attention
In line with the theme of UP Rise, the youth of Agra showcased their entrepreneurship brilliantly. A total of 30 startup ideas came to the event, out of which 11 best ideas were shortlisted.
These included ideas like ‘Kalaverse’, an AI-based marketplace for artists, ‘Build Easy AI’ to make construction planning easier, ‘Hidden India’ to promote undiscovered tourist destinations and ‘Organic floral cream color’ for a bakery.
At the same time, unique eco-friendly projects like ‘Saathi EV’ to solve the battery problem of e-rickshaw drivers, ‘The Craft Duo’ to promote handicrafts and ‘Temple 2 Green’ to make useful products from temple waste also won a lot of applause.
‘Re-Oil’ won the first prize, mentors provided guidance
By giving an excellent presentation in front of the jury and industry experts, ‘Re-Oil’ (digital marketplace for used cooking oil) stood first and won the main prize of Rs 25,000.
At the same time, the team of ‘Study App’, which organizes the studies of students, and ‘Solar Sweep’, which has robotic brush technology for cleaning solar panels, were joint runners-up.
Renowned corporate experts Harshit Desai, Kapil Trimal and Vivek Goyal were present as mentors to guide the students.
It is noteworthy that UP Rise program will be organized in 30 major colleges of 25 cities of the state. Its next stop will be on 18 September 2026 at GLA University, Mathura.
Youth have immense potential: Vice Chancellor Prof. Ashu Rani
Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Ashu Rani highly appreciated the enthusiasm of the students and their innovative ideas. In his address, he said that our students have immense potential and possibilities for innovation.
Platforms like ‘UP Rise 2026’ are providing a great opportunity to the youth to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurship.
The aim of the university is to make the students self-reliant rather than limiting them to only bookish knowledge. Today’s youth are the powerful ‘job creators’ of tomorrow, who with their thinking will ensure the economic development of not only themselves but the entire society and state.