LUCKNOW, March 2 -- The nature of festival celebrations in Uttar Pradesh has changed over the past 9 years. With strengthened law and order, administrative preparedness and increased political involvement, the scope of cultural events during major festivals has expanded significantly. This has a direct impact on the state's local economy. The changed scenario over 9 years, driven by the efforts of the Yogi government, has given rise to a Festival Economy in the state. Through this, not only at the state level but also at the local level, business activity in markets has multiplied several times. A robust law and order system under the Yogi government has been a decisive factor in accelerating the Festival Economy in Uttar Pradesh. Special s...