Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be on a day-long visit to Lucknow today to participate in various programmes of Uttar Pradesh and Central governments.<br />'' <br />''These include the launch of third phase of state government's flagship programme – Mission Shakti Abhiyan.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports, In the forenoon Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will witness the launching of Mission Shakti – Phase Three, with the aim promoting women safety, respect, and self-reliance. <br />'' <br />''More than 1.5 lakh girls will be benefited under Kanya Sumangla Yojana.<br />'' <br />''The foundation stone of the courtyard of Veerangana Avantibai Battalion will also be laid on this occasion.<br />'' <br />''In another programme Rs. 5100 crore as loan sanctioned by Punjab National Bank will be transferred for Ganga Express way construction.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In the afternoon, the finance minister will also launch Ubharte Sitare Fund which aims at arranging funds for promotion of small and medium companies.</span><br />