UP Cabinet Approves Renaming of Jalalabad to ‘Parshurampuri’
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday approved the proposal to rename Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district as Parshurampuri. The decision was announced after the cabinet meeting, where 28 proposals were cleared, including the new name and the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026.
Key Highlights
- Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district will officially be renamed Parshurampuri.
- The state government said the decision honours the town's association with Lord Parshuram.
- According to the government, residents had long demanded the name change.
- Cabinet Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna described the move as a tribute to Lord Parshuram's legacy and the people of the town.
- The cabinet approved 28 proposals, including the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026.
- The policy provides for:
- A ₹1,000 crore startup fund.
- Prototype and seed capital assistance.
- Annual grants for incubators.
- Formation of the Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission, to be chaired by the Chief Secretary.
Historical Background
According to the state government, the region was historically known as Dharmapuri before being renamed Jalalabad during the Mughal period after Emperor Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar.
The government said several organisations, including the Bhagwan Parshuram Janmabhoomi Trust, had campaigned for years to restore the town's historical identity. The proposal was forwarded by Shahjahanpur District Magistrate Dharmendra Pratap Singh and later received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Union Home Ministry.
Parshuram Dham to Be Developed
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Parshuram was born in the region and performed penance there. The site includes Ramtal, a lake associated with his birth, and the Parshuram Dham complex, which houses temples dedicated to Lord Parshuram and his mother Renuka.
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared Parshuram Dham a tourist destination and allocated around ₹20 crore for its beautification and development.
