Uttar Pradesh Launches 'Bharat Taxi' Service Across Five Major Cities Along With Key Digital Agricultural Initiatives
Distilled Policy Brief
- The 'Bharat Taxi' service was launched in Uttar Pradesh, covering Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Prayagraj, alongside the launch of the 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' portal, 'Urvarak Setu' mobile app, and UPCDC mobile app.
- MoUs were exchanged between Bharat Taxi and the Airport Authority, Lucknow Metro Rail, and Lucknow Police to strengthen institutional expansion.
- The Ministry of Cooperation is expanding cooperatives into new sectors like mobility, agriculture, organic products, seeds, exports, and storage, aligning with the vision of 'Sahakar se Samriddhi'.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Bharat Taxi service has been launched in Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj) along with digital initiatives like the Urvarak Setu mobile app, UPCDC mobile app, and Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana portal.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Evaluate the role of the Ministry of Cooperation in diversifying the cooperative movement into non-traditional sectors such as mobility, digital governance, and localized economic activities to foster rural prosperity and employment.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the recent initiatives in the cooperative sector and the launch of the 'Bharat Taxi' service in Uttar Pradesh: 1. The 'Bharat Taxi' service, based on the 'Driver is the Owner' principle, was initially launched in Uttar Pradesh covering Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. 2. The Ministry of Cooperation is exclusively restricted to traditional agricultural and credit sectors, aligning with the vision of 'Sahakar se Samriddhi'. 3. Along with Bharat Taxi, initiatives such as the 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' portal, 'Urvarak Setu' mobile app, and UPCDC mobile app were also launched. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 1 and 3 only
- [C] 2 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The 'Bharat Taxi' service was launched in Uttar Pradesh, covering Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Prayagraj, operating on the 'Driver is the Owner' principle. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Ministry of Cooperation is actively expanding cooperatives beyond traditional areas into new sectors like mobility, agriculture, organic products, seeds, exports, and storage. Statement 3 is correct as the 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' portal, 'Urvarak Setu' mobile app, and UPCDC mobile app were launched alongside Bharat Taxi.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.