Internal team should be formed to combat drug issues in university: CM Yogi

GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR (UP), Dec 8: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday emphasized the participation of universities in the statewide campaign against illegal drug dealers and asked the institutions to set up internal teams dedicated to address the issue of drug addiction.

The CM held a meeting to review of the law-and-order situation as well as the ongoing development works in Noida, Greater Noida, Yamuna Authority and Meerut Division at the auditorium of Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida.

During the meeting, he directed the senior police officers to intensify and enforce stringent measures in the ongoing anti-drug campaign. He said that suspicious people hovering around universities and educational institutions should be investigated.

Yogi stressed the importance of taking decisive action against those enticing students into the world of illegal drugs, including the seizure of their assets. He directed to set up rehabilitation centers within medical colleges.

He directed the officials to expedite the opening of offices for entrepreneurs who have invested in the region. While reviewing the Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, he emphasized the inclusion of a maximum number of citizens and beneficiaries of various schemes.

The CM also sought updates on the ground-breaking ceremony, New Noida development, and theme-based parks. The officers also briefed him about waste management, startups, the YEIDA Master Plan 2041 and the New Delhi-Mumbai Greenfield Expressway through a presentation.

He directed the officials to ensure the installation of high-quality CCTV cameras as part of the Safe City initiative. “CCTV footage should be kept safe by making a control room,” he said.

Yogi also asked all the authorities to establish constant communication with the public and public representatives. He issued directives to ensure the timely submission of master plans by authorities to the government.

He emphasized the need to formulate a comprehensive plan for the removal of illegal encroachments. He issued instructions for the timely resolution of matters related to IGRS and revenue.

The officers were directed to address issues raised by public representatives with both efficiency and quality in a timely manner.(UNI)