Uttar Pradesh Day Explained

Holiday Name:	Uttar Pradesh Day
Type:	State
Nickname:	Uttar Pradesh Diwas, UP Diwas
Observedby:	Uttar Pradesh, India,
Significance:	Foundation day of Indian state Uttar Pradesh
Scheduling:	Same day each year
Date:	24 January
Duration:	1 day
Frequency:	Annual
Official Name:	Uttara Pradēśa Divasa

Uttar Pradesh Day (ISO: Uttara Pradēśa Divasa) is celebrated as foundation day of Indian state, Uttar Pradesh. It is observed on 24 January.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

On 24 January 1950, the United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh. In May 2017, the Government of Uttar Pradesh declared to celebrate UP Day on 24 January every year.^{[4] [5]} The celebration of UP Day was proposed by the governor Ram Naik.^{[6] [3] [7]}

See also

• History of Uttar Pradesh

Notes and References

1. News: Uttar Pradesh Day to be celebrated on Jan 24 . . 1 December 2017.
2. News: 'Uttar Pradesh Diwas' commence in lucknow . . 24 January 2018.
3. News: Governor Ram Naik welcomes Yogi Adityanath's decision on Uttar Pradesh Divas . . 20 May 2017.
4. News: Yogi's Fifth Cabinet Meeting: UP Day to be Celebrated on Jan 24 Every Year . . 2 May 2017.
5. News: यूपी सरकार मनाएगी हर साल 24 जनवरी को उत्तर प्रदेश दिवस . First Post . 2 May 2017 . Hindi.
6. News: Mishra . Subhas . CM Yogi government plans mega celebrations on UP Day . . 3 January 2018.
7. News: UP Celebrates Its Foundation Day For First Time In 68 Years . . 24 January 2018.