UP Governor’s Official Residence Renamed ‘Jan Bhavan’ | 24 Jan 2026

Why in News? 

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has officially renamed the Governor’s official residence in Lucknow from Raj Bhavan to Jan Bhavan. 

Key Points 

• Authority: Renaming was done by the UP government in line with Union Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines on standardising names of Governors’ residences across India. 
• Reason for Name Choice: The name “Lok Bhavan” could not be used because a Lok Bhavan already exists as the Chief Minister’s office. 
  •  Hence, “Jan Bhavan” was selected. 
• Objective: Part of a broader initiative to make official nomenclature more public-friendly, fostering people-centric governance symbolism. 
• Significance: Symbolises democracy, accessibility, and the connection between the state and its citizens.