Yogi orders speedy work on projects for cops’ amenities

Lucknow: To expedite construction work related to the police department, chief minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the progress of various construction projects at his official residence on Monday evening.
Yogi instructed officials to set priorities regarding the construction of police lines, residential/non-residential buildings in PAC battalion and barracks, investigation rooms and hostels in police lines.
He said that the SP/SSP and other senior officers should make field visits regarding the progress and quality of construction work.
“Prioritise the proposals related to women’s PAC battalions. Proposals for construction of residential/non-residential buildings in Kasganj, Amroha, Amethi, Shamli, Sambhal, Auraiya, Chandauli and Hapur districts which do not have police lines should be processed expeditiously.,” he said.
“The process of construction of residential/non-residential buildings for women PAC personnel in Gorakhpur, Budaun and Lucknow and male PAC personnel in Jalaun, Shamli and Ayodhya should also be expedited. Speedy action should be taken on the construction works of fire stations and purchase equipment related to forensic science laboratories,” said the CM.
The CM also said that under the police modernization scheme, action should be taken for purchase of radio sets, technical services, security, fire service and logistics equipment and arms ammunition.
He said that under Lucknow Safe City scheme, construction work of integrated control room, pink booth, pink toilet, Asha Jyoti Kendra should also be expedited.
Additional chief secretary (home) Awanish Awasthi informed the CM about the progress made in relation to the construction projects.