Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that Anti-Romeo squads be made more active across all districts, stressing that women’s safety remains a top priority for the government. In a law and order review meeting held via video conferencing ahead of the festival season, he also discussed flood relief, dengue prevention, and announced the launch of a new phase of Mission Shakti during Sharadiya Navratri. The Chief Minister further warned officials against negligence in handling public grievances, stating that complaints received through the IGRS and CM Helpline must be addressed to the satisfaction of the complainants.
At the meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath released rankings on the disposal of complaints received through the IGRS and CM Helpline across divisions, districts, tehsils, zones, ranges, and local police stations. He directed officers to address grievances with sensitivity and respect for victims’ sentiments, warning that disciplinary action would be taken against those submitting false or misleading reports. Expressing satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of recent festivals, the CM also instructed the police and administration to remain on high alert for Barawafat, Anant Chaturdashi, and Vishwakarma Puja.
Reviewing flood-hit districts, CM Yogi ordered that relief operations be made more effective with the guidance of public representatives. He instructed municipal bodies to drain waterlogging quickly, strengthen cleanliness drives, and take preventive steps against seasonal diseases. He also directed continuous organization of Jan Arogya Melas and availability of medicines for treating snakebite cases at all health centers.
Expressing concern over fake and substandard medicines, he ordered zero tolerance, constant vigilance, and strict monitoring, making it clear that no such malpractice will be allowed in Uttar Pradesh.
The CM stressed that no farmer should face fertilizer shortage in the Kharif season. He ordered close monitoring of the supply chain and strict action against hoarding or black marketing.
The Chief Minister also reviewed arrangements for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) scheduled on September 6 and 7, where 25.31 lakh candidates will appear at 1,479 centers across 48 districts. He directed that purity and transparency of the examination be ensured at all costs, with strict confidentiality of question papers, deployment of sector magistrates, live CCTV monitoring, improved city traffic management, and special arrangements for candidates in view of the rains.
CM Yogi further instructed officials to take strict action against rumour-mongers during the exam and to coordinate with the UPSSSC to provide all necessary facilities for candidates.
