The state administration of Uttar Pradesh maintains a centralised helpline for public inquiries. Citizens and visitors can reach the Uttar Pradesh State Information Centre through the toll‑free number 1076, which operates 24 hours a day. For written correspondence, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, located at 10, Vidhan Bhawan Marg, Lucknow – 226001, accepts postal mail and courier deliveries. The official fax line for government press releases is +91‑522‑2238520. All these numbers and addresses are published on the state government’s official portal and are regularly updated by the Department of Information Technology & Electronics.
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) of Uttar Pradesh actively uses Twitter and Facebook for urgent announcements, disaster alerts, and policy updates. The verified Twitter handle @CMOfficeUP posts in both Hindi and English, with direct message open for citizen grievances. On Facebook, the page “Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Office” provides live‑streamed press conferences and downloadable forms for public submissions. The CMO also maintains a dedicated WhatsApp channel for senior citizens and farmers; the number is accessible through the official website at up.gov.in. Email for the CMO can be sent to [email protected], though response times vary depending on the volume of inquiries.
For travel‑related information, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department runs a multilingual Instagram account (@uptourism) featuring real‑time updates on heritage sites, festival dates, and accommodation bookings. Their Facebook page “UP Tourism – Official” publishes weekly live Q&A sessions with local guides. The tourism helpline is 1800‑180‑2020 (toll‑free within India), and foreign tourists can call +91‑522‑2235020. For itinerary planning, the department’s official Twitter handle @UP Tourism replies within 2–4 hours during business days. All social media accounts are verified and linked from the up tourism.gov.in website.
The Uttar Pradesh Police uses a separate set of digital platforms for emergency alerts and public safety updates. The official Twitter account @Uppolice handles urgent missing persons and traffic advisories. For non‑emergency complaints, the UP Police Facebook page allows users to file e‑FIRs through a direct message chatbot. The state‑wide emergency number 112 connects to police, ambulance, and fire services. Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) broadcasts warnings via an SMS‑based system; citizens can register their mobile numbers on the UPSDMA website. The Directorate of Fire Services maintains a dedicated WhatsApp number for industrial accident reports, available on request from the district control rooms.
Each of Uttar Pradesh’s 75 districts maintains its own set of official social media handles and contact details. The Lucknow district administration, for example, runs a Twitter feed (@lucknow_district) that posts daily office hours and public meeting schedules. Similarly, the Varanasi district collectorate uses a Facebook page “Varanasi Administration” for heritage zone regulations and boat ride permits. To find a specific district’s contact information, the state government provides a dropdown directory on the main portal up.gov.in. The directory includes police station phone numbers, SDM helplines, and e‑mail IDs for each tehsil. All these details are updated quarterly and are free to access without registration.
Journalists seeking accreditation with the Uttar Pradesh government must contact the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) via their dedicated email: [email protected]. The DIPR also uses a Telegram channel (@UPDIPR) for daily press notes and embargoed releases. The channel has over 12,000 verified subscribers and is monitored round the clock. For accreditation forms and renewal procedures, the DIPR website allows direct PDF download. The social media manager of the DIPR can be reached through a direct message on Twitter at @DIPR_UP. All media‑related contact information is cross‑referenced between the DIPR portal and the state governor’s office for accuracy.