In a significant step toward realising the vision of a crime-free Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government has approved the establishment of an independent prosecution directorate. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held at Triveni Sankul in Arail, Mahakumbh Nagar on Wednesday.
The move aligns with the implementation of the Indian Civil Defence Code, 2023, aiming to ensure effective and impartial prosecution in the state. The prosecution directorate will function independently, with a director of prosecution and deputy directors appointed as per the state government’s directives.
The existing staff of the prosecution department will be integrated into the new directorate under Section 20 of the Indian Civil Defence Code, 2023. Additionally, separate funding will be allocated for the directorate’s future operations, ensuring its effective functioning.
As part of the new proposal, each district will have its own prosecution directorate. The prosecution directorate will be led by a director of prosecution, who will work under the administrative control of the Home Department.
To qualify for the role of director, a candidate must have at least 15 years of experience as an advocate or prosecutor or must have served as a session judge.
The state government will have the authority to remove the director from their position before completing their three-year tenure if they are found involved in criminal, or corruption cases, or deemed unable to perform their duties effectively.
The selection and appointment of the director of prosecution will be carried out by a search committee led by the additional chief secretary or principal secretary of the Home Department.
Other members of the committee will include the principal secretary of justice and legal counsel, the director general of police, and the secretary of the Home Department. The committee will decide the selection process independently.
The minimum tenure for the director of prosecution will be three years. The state government will create permanent and temporary positions for the directorate’s headquarters, regional offices and district offices to ensure its smooth operation.
At the district level, the district magistrate will play a key role in overseeing and reviewing the prosecution activities and the work of the prosecution office to ensure the effective implementation of this new system.
TTL to upgrade 62 ITIs,
establish 5 CIIITs
The UP government has approved an agreement with Tata Technologies Limited (TTL) to upgrade 62 industrial training institutes (ITIs) and establish five centres for innovation, invention, incubation, and training (CIIITs).
The project, with a total cost exceeding Rs 3,634 crore, will see TTL contribute Rs 2,851 crore and the government over Rs 783 crore.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) has a duration of 11 years, with the first year dedicated to project implementation preparation. After 10 years, the project may be renewed based on mutual consent.
Under the MoU, TTL will introduce 11 long-term and 23 short-term courses across the 62 ITIs, aligned with industry 4.0 demands. TTL’s trainers will also train ITI instructors and students, enhancing their skills. Successful trainees will receive apprenticeship and job opportunities with TTL’s partner companies.
The project aims to train around 12,500 candidates annually, with approximately 6,000 in long-term courses and 6,500 in short-term courses.
New residential project
for Agra approved
The Yogi government has approved a new residential project in Agra. Additionally, the Agra Development Authority’s proposal for a 100-metre-wide inner ring road and land parcel scheme has also been approved.
The cabinet has also approved an ex gratia amount of Rs 204.34 crore to cover the difference between the 2010 circle rate and the current circle rate for 442.4412 hectares of land in Agra.
Furthermore, the proposal to amend the notification by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) to separate the industrial development areas of villages Rahankala and Raipur has been agreed upon. This amendment will enable the Agra Development Authority to create a land bank for residential planning, ensuring the planned development of the area.
Municipal bonds
The Yogi government has approved the issuance of municipal bonds for the municipal corporations of Prayagraj, Varanasi and Agra, along with the provision of funds for infrastructure development.
Through these municipal bonds, the funds will be raised from the market, with a grant of Rs 13 crore provided for every Rs 100 crore raised. The Government of India will deposit the incentive amount into an escrow account.
Municipal bonds of up to Rs 50 crore each will be issued for Agra, Prayagraj and Varanasi. This initiative aims to bolster the infrastructure development in these key cities.
