Maunath Bhanjan | Mau District | Mau Uttar Pradesh

MAU popularly known as MAUNATH BHANJAN , is a small town in UTTAR PRADESH very near, 90 km from the holy city VARANASI and 70 km from the historic city GORAKHPUR and AZAMGARH . It is also known as the powerhouse of textile weavers in Eastern UTTAR PRADESH ( INDIA ). Mau is a well-known and industrially advanced district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Mau history is much older.  Mau is famous for its small textile industries , which are the major earning resources for the people. The remains of Mahabharta and Ramayana  are found here.   Although scientific research and exploration efforts in this direction have been made.  It is situated on the bank of Ghaghar a also known as Saryu River . Tamsa River  also flows through the heart of the city.  It is said that the Maharaja Dasaratha Tretayug flourished in the reign of the saints on the spot. Maharishi Valmiki Ashram was a lacerated wound on the coast.   The city lies on the banks of the River Tamsa. Tamsa Riv

The One District One Product Scheme of the Government of India has infused a new energy and enthusiasm among lakhs of weavers families of Mau district . Under this, the 'One Station One Product ' scheme started by the Indian Railways has given new glory and flight to the workmanship and Sari of Mau weavers by giving a place to display ' Mau Saree ' at Mau Junction . Starting from the month of July, the sales figure is increasing every month at the stall. After the increase in demand, weavers have started changing the pattern and design of the saree to the North Indian style . On July 11, 2022, under the 'One Station One Product' scheme, the state government rewarded weaver Sarfarazuddin got approval to set up a stall of sarees manufactured in the district. After every 15 days, the weaver is given an extension of 15 days by taking token money of license fee i.e. one thousand rupees. In the initial month the sales were very less, but it is increasing month af

Saryu passing through Dohrighat has increased by 20 cm in the last 24 hours. Due to this it has reached 1.30 meters from the danger point. Water has entered the homes of people in low-lying areas. A crisis has arisen before them. Water has entered many localities of Dohrighat town . Goods are getting wasted.   The water level of Saryu is rising towards the catastrophic horror of the year 1998. During that time the water level of the river had reached a record 71.27 meters. The devastation that happened after this, even today, that scene revolve in front of the people. That is, now the record will be broken after just seven cm of water level. The water level of the river has reached 71:20 on Thursday. By 8 am, the danger point has risen to 1.30 meters. The danger point here is 69.90 m. The floods of Saryu in Madhuban are now heading towards destruction and are desperate to repeat the history of 1998. The water level of the Saryu river has crossed the danger mark of 66.31 meters an

The impact of the storm Yaas from the Bay of Bengal was seen in Mau District also. There was heavy rain throughout the day on Thursday and Friday i.e. 27 and 28 May 2021. Because of this, where the weather remained completely pleasant, people stayed in the houses due to the lockdown. Fewer people were seen on the streets. On the other hand, the administration is in full alert mode regarding Yaas storm in Mau District. The administration has started monitoring by constituting a team of officers in every block of Mau District. The order to monitor the situations of all the tehsils was issued by District Magistrate. In addition, the electricity department team is ready to deal with the cyclone. Overall, administrative preparations have been made to deal with the storm.  Amid of Covid 19 situation in the district administration has also released a notification to track and make alternative arrangements for the shortage of oxygen in the plant at Tajopur due to electricity. Apart from this,