Vigyan Bharati national convention at Varanasi
On 13 June 2026 the UP Chief Minister opened Vigyan Bharati’s two-day 7th national convention at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He said science means public welfare, that UP’s exports have crossed ₹2 lakh crore mainly because of its MSME sector, and that 96 lakh MSME units employ over 3 crore people. He credited ODOP for linking artisans to markets.
- Date
- 13 Jun 2026
- Place
- BHU, Varanasi
- Event
- Vigyan Bharati, 7th national convention (two days)
- UP exports
- over ₹2 lakh crore
- MSME units
- 96 lakh, over 3 crore workers
- Unemployment rate
- below 3% (CM)
The Vigyan Bharati convention at Varanasi: what happened?
Vigyan Bharati is a science organisation that promotes Indian scientific traditions. The CM used its convention at Malaviya’s university to link science, farming and small industry.
- The CM opened Vigyan Bharati’s two-day national convention at Varanasi. [UP CM press note]
- He said UP’s exports have crossed ₹02 lakh crore, led by the MSME sector of 96 lakh units. [UP CM press note]
What points did the CM make?
- BHU became a seat of learning through Madan Mohan Malaviya’s efforts.
- Earlier, farmers innovated and farming was not a loss-making activity; traders linked the country together.
- After 2017, ODOP gave artisans design and packaging help and linked them to markets.
- He recalled Jagadish Chandra Bose’s work showing that plants have consciousness, and Jivaka’s study of Ayurveda at Takshashila.
- He warned against excess use of chemicals on farms and spoke of organic and zero budget farming.
What can Prelims ask on the Vigyan Bharati convention at Varanasi?
- Vigyan Bharati 7th national convention: BHU, Varanasi, June 2026.
- UP: 96 lakh MSME units; exports over ₹2 lakh crore (CM, 2026).
- ODOP was launched in UP after 2017.
Read all of June 2026 in the monthly UP current affairs compilation →
How to use this in Mains
- The 96 lakh MSME figure is the number to quote for UP's MSME base.
Quotable data pointThe CM opened Vigyan Bharati's two-day national convention at Varanasi [UP CM press note].
UP Information Dept, CM press note 2026-06-13: मुख्यमंत्री ने वाराणसी में विज्ञान भारती के दो दिवसीय 7वें राष्ट्रीय अधिवेशन का उद्घाटन किया (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
GS-VI: UP MSMEs and exports. Quote 96 lakh MSME units and exports over ₹2 lakh crore, as stated by the CM.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Banaras Hindu University is associated with the efforts of
Answer (b) & explanation
UP CM press note, 13 Jun 2026.
Questions students ask about this
Where was Vigyan Bharati's 7th national convention held?
At Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, opened on 13 June 2026.
How many MSME units does UP have, as per the CM?
96 lakh units, employing over 3 crore people.
What did the CM say about UP's exports?
They have crossed ₹2 lakh crore, mainly due to the MSME sector.
Keep studying
Official source: UP Information Dept, CM press note 2026-06-13: मुख्यमंत्री ने वाराणसी में विज्ञान भारती के दो दिवसीय 7वें राष्ट्रीय अधिवेशन का उद्घाटन किया (Hindi PDF)
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