UP Cabinet approves 20% quota for Agniveers, plans ethanol plant at Mathura mill

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a 20 per cent quota for Agniveers in state government jobs, expanding employment opportunities for armed forces veterans under the Centre's recruitment scheme.

In a separate decision, the Cabinet approved the closure of the Mathura oil refinery mill to establish an ethanol production plant at the site. The move aims to boost biofuel capacity in the state.