Yogi Adityanath Rolls Out Key Welfare Schemes for Police Personnel on ‘Police Smriti Diwas’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a series of welfare schemes for police personnel, including a substantial 70% increase in uniform allowance and a 25% hike in housing allowance for constables residing in barracks. These significant measures were announced during his address at the ‘Police Smriti Diwas’ event in Lucknow, held in honor of police personnel who have laid down their lives in the line of duty, according to an official statement. 

Key Announcements and Schemes

Increase in Allowances

• Uniform Allowance : A 70% hike in uniform allowance for all police personnel.
• Housing Allowance : A 25% increase in housing allowance for constables residing in barracks.

Support for Police Sports

• An additional ₹10 crore to be allocated in the next financial year for training, diet, and other expenses of athletes participating in national and international sports events.
• Total budget for these sports-related expenses will now amount to ₹115 crore.

Police Housing and Maintenance

• A corpus fund of ₹1,380 crore will be created for the maintenance of multi-storey police housing and administrative buildings.

Achievements in Crime and Law Enforcement

Mafia Crackdown

• Through effective prosecution of 68 cases involving mafia and criminal gangs, 31 mafia members and their 66 associates were sentenced to life imprisonment.
• Out of these, two have received the death penalty.
• Illegal properties worth ₹4,057 crore belonging to mafia members have been confiscated over the years.

Anti Romeo Squad Operations

• The Anti Romeo Squad inspected over 1 crore places between March 22, 2017, and October 2, 2024.
• Actions were taken against more than 3.68 crore individuals.

Tribute to Police Martyrs

• Floral Tributes : CM Yogi paid floral tribute at the Police Martyrs Memorial to honor the police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

Financial Assistance to Martyrs’ Families

• Financial aid of ₹36.2 crore was provided to the dependents of 115 policemen and central paramilitary forces who died in the line of duty.

Additional Welfare Provisions

District-Level Comfort and Welfare

• ₹3.5 crore allocated for the comfort of police personnel posted in various districts.
• ₹4 crore for general welfare of the police force.
• ₹30.56 lakh allocated for settling 266 claims related to medical reimbursement for serving and retired policemen and their dependents.

Recognition of Service

• Since 2017, the President of India has awarded four Police Medals for Distinguished Services and 110 Police Medals for Commendable Services to police officers and employees.

Recruitment and Promotions in the Police Force

Recruitment Drive

• Over 1.54 lakh recruitments were made in the UP police department after 2017, including more than 22,000 women personnel.
• The recruitment process is ongoing for more than 60,000 posts.

Promotions

• More than 1.41 lakh personnel have been promoted to various gazetted posts.

Safety Measures and Religious Harmony

Control on Loudspeakers

• As part of a state-wide campaign, over 1,08,037 loudspeakers were removed from religious places, or their sound was controlled as per Supreme Court guidelines.

Bravery and Sacrifice

• In the last seven years, 17 police jawans were martyred, and 1,618 policemen were injured while maintaining peace and law in the state.

Statements by Officials

Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar

• Emphasized that the announcements made by CM Yogi on Police Smriti Diwas will significantly boost the morale of law enforcement officers.
• Highlighted the increase in uniform and barrack allowances and the enhanced sports fund to support police athletes.
• Mentioned the direct recruitment of Olympic athletes to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), reflecting the government’s appreciation for sports talent in the force.
• A corpus fund will ensure maintenance of multi-storey police buildings equipped with lifts.

UP Police’s Vigilance 

• The DGP affirmed that UP Police remains alert in response to incidents like the Rohini blast in Delhi, underscoring the importance of readiness in law enforcement.

National Police Commemoration Day 

Key Facts and Significance

Date of Observance

• National Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on October 21st in India.

Purpose of the Day

• To pay homage to all police personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
• Specifically commemorates the ten policemen killed by Chinese troops in 1959 during a reconnaissance mission at Hot Springs, Ladakh.

Historical Context

• On October 21, 1959, a group of Indian policemen was ambushed by Chinese troops while on patrol in the Aksai Chin area of Ladakh.

• Ten policemen were killed during this confrontation.
• The bodies of the martyrs were returned after 23 days and were given full military honors during their cremation.

Significance of the Day

• The day is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by police personnel in defending the nation.
• It highlights the bravery, dedication, and selflessness of law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line for the safety of citizens.