LUCKNOW, Dec 17:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that new battalions of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) will be formed in Shamli and Bijnor and the Government has also given its consent for establishment of three more women’s battalions for women’s security.
Speaking at the Foundation Day ceremony of the PAC held at 35th Corps, Yogi said that 1,262 posts have been sanctioned for each of the three women’s battalions set up in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Badaun. “Besides, 1,029 posts for State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), 433 posts for security of Lucknow Metro and 381 posts for Noida Metro have also been approved by the Government,” he said.
The CM said that the UP Government is leaving no stone unturned to strengthen the force and has sanctioned funds from the SDRF for the purchase of motor boats and equipment for 17 flood relief companies of 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,” he said.
He said that 90 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 to 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,” he said.
Yogi 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 has increased the budget for all items of the PAC. He said, “Every effort is being made to strengthen the PAC force 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.”
The CM said that the PAC force is known for its bravery and has 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 the wonderful journey of 74 years, he 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. He expressed hope that PAC will keep up their good work through discipline and bravery.
Yogi said that the PAC is specially remembered for its role during the dastardly attack on the Parliament in 2001. “The force also acted promptly during the attack on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya,” he said.
He 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 them and the capacity of training was also doubled. “The government revived 46 companies that were dismantled and appointed more than 41,000 personnel in the PAC and provided them training,” he said. (UNI)
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