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UP Diwas: The voice of public awareness will resonate across the state

Lucknow, Jan 21(UNI) On the occasion of UP Diwas this year, preparations have been made to give public awareness a strong cultural voice across the state.
On January 24, on the occasion of UP Day, street plays will be organised on a large scale in various districts of the state through ‘A’ category street play groups nominated by the Information and Public Relations Department.
The objective is to convey the government’s public welfare schemes, achievements, and social concerns to the common people through a simple, effective, and interactive medium.
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