Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath marked a milestone by performing Bhoomi Pujan for Maa Pateshwari Devi State University in Balrampur. Spanning 60 acres, the university will be established at an estimated cost of ₹200 crores. This fulfills a three-decade-old demand for a state university in the Gonda Division, addressing educational needs and offering higher education opportunities.