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UP cabinet clears 'One District-One Cuisine' scheme to promote traditional delicacies
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the One District-One Cuisine scheme to promote traditional state cuisines, including subsidies for artisans and a ₹150 crore budget. It aims to identify district signature dishes, improve quality and marketing, and boost export opportunities, while also approving a major road project and a 35 crore sapling plantation plan.
Why It Matters
The scheme could elevate regional delicacies to national and global recognition while supporting local food artisans. The accompanying infrastructure and environmental proposals suggest broader development initiatives tied to the package.
Timeline
5 Events
Massive sapling plantation proposal
May 4, 2026
In addition, several other proposals were cleared, including a massive plantation drive of 35 crore saplings in a single day.
Road project approval
May 4, 2026
The cabinet also approved a ₹546.51 crore project for a six-lane road from Raitha underpass to PM MITRA Textile Park in Lucknow, along with widening and strengthening of the road from IIM to Raitha underpass.
Recognition of regional delicacies
May 4, 2026
The initiative is expected to give wider recognition to regional delicacies such as Agra's petha, Mathura's peda and Jaunpur's imarti at national and global levels.
Subsidies and budget for the scheme
May 4, 2026
Under the scheme, artisans and entrepreneurs in the food sector will receive subsidies of up to 25 percent, capped at ₹20 lakh. A budget of ₹150 crore has been earmarked for implementation.
UP cabinet approves 'One District-One Cuisine' scheme
May 4, 2026
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the 'One District-One Cuisine' scheme to promote traditional cuisines from across the state. MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan said the scheme is modeled on the 'One District-One Product' initiative, with a focus on identifying signature dishes from each district and boosting branding, packaging and marketing.