Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that new battalions of the Provincial Armed Constabulary would be formed in Shamli and Bijnor, adding that the government had also given its consent for establishment of three more women’s battalions for women’s security.
Speaking at the Foundation Day ceremony of PAC, Yogi said that 1,262 posts had been sanctioned for each of the three women’s battalions to be set up in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Budaun.
Besides, he said, 1,029 posts for State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), 433 posts for security of Lucknow Metro and 381 posts for Noida Metro had also been approved by the government.
The chief minister said that the UP government was leaving no stone unturned to strengthen the force and had sanctioned funds from the State Disaster Response Fund for the purchase of motorboats and equipment for 17 flood relief companies of the PAC.
A total of 1,231 PAC personnel have been posted as pilot drivers in UP 112.
For the smooth functioning of the traffic system, 645 platoon commanders have received the training of traffic sub-inspectors whereas 75 platoon commanders and 301 head constables have been sent for traffic training.
Ninety per cent of the jawans from PAC have been sent on deputation to the SSF constituted for the security of courts and establishments. For the security of prisons, 997 personnel from PAC have been sent on deputation on the post of jail warden.
For the first time, the state government has approved the recruitment of 534 national and international level players in the PAC in the first phase and the selection process will be completed soon. Arrangements have been made for commendation marks of the director general of police to the deserving best players and coaches of PAC.
The chief minister said that for the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, to strengthen the medical system and to make the PAC the best, the government had increased the budget under all heads of the PAC.
“Every effort is being made to strengthen the PAC so that it can face the upcoming challenges. Modern INSAS rifles and bulletproof helmets have been provided to PAC jawans. The process of providing bulletproof jackets is going on fast. I assure you that the state government will work with all due diligence to uplift your efficiency, quality and welfare and morale, keeping the interests of all jawans on top priority,” Yogi remarked.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the PAC force was known for its bravery and it had always worked diligently to face the challenges of internal security not only in UP, but also in various states of the country.
Congratulating the officers and personnel of PAC for its wonderful journey of 74 years, Yogi said that the PAC not only contributed significantly to maintaining better law and order in the state with the largest population of the country, but also in organising traditional festivals, national festivals, local elections, processions and religious events peacefully and ensuring security of VIPs during their visits.
The chief minister expressed the hope that PAC would keep up its good work through discipline and bravery.
The chief minister said that the PAC was especially remembered for its role during the dastardly attack on Parliament House in 2001, adding that the force also acted promptly during the attack on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya.
The chief minister said that during the last five and a half years, 1.60 lakh recruitments took place in the police force in the state in a transparent manner while quality training was provided to the recruits and the capacity of training was also doubled. He said the government revived 46 companies that were wound up and appointed more than 41,000 personnel in the PAC and provided them training.
Besides, 10 additional companies were formed and promotions, which were due for a long time, were completed, the chief minister said, adding that the construction of high-rise barracks was underway on a war footing so that every PAC personnel had good residential facilities.
The chief minister added that the government had increased 184 posts of inspectors and 3,772 of sub-inspectors in the PAC, while 257 sub-inspectors, 3,330 head constables and 11,184 constables have been promoted.
Meanwhile, the PAC jawans presented PT and gymnastics before the chief minister. The CM put badges on those who were promoted while the winners of various competitions and various personnel, sportspersons, meritorious students were also rewarded for their work on the occasion.