Uttar Pradesh announces Bhadohi’s new name as Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday that Bhadohi district would be renamed Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi. The chief minister made the declaration while speaking at an event in the district. He said the decision fulfilled an earlier statement that Bhadohi, known for its carpet industry, would be named after Sant Ravidas, a medieval saint.

Adityanath also inaugurated projects and laid foundation stones for 112 schemes valued at more than ₹1,340 crore, according to the report. He linked the district’s identity to its carpet industry and said the sector had gained access to technology, design, markets, improved connectivity and security. He added that Bhadohi carpets were building a stronger presence in global markets.

The chief minister said the state government had included the carpets in its One District-One Product scheme and connected artisans with resources. He argued that the programme had helped provide craftspeople with a platform to display their skills. Adityanath contrasted the current situation with conditions before 2017, claiming that artisans had faced limited work and that buyers had been reluctant to visit because of insecurity.

He also said earlier governments had allowed riots, curfews and lawlessness to damage business activity. The source material records the renaming and the chief minister’s claims about security, markets and support for artisans, but does not provide details about the administrative process or implementation timetable for the new district name.