Lucknow, October 21: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to the brave martyrs of the state police at the Police Memorial Day ceremony held at the Reserve Police Line in Lucknow on Monday.
He said that the sacrifice of the martyrs is an invaluable asset of the state and the country, which we can never forget. Their memories give us the immortal message of dedication, discipline and public service. He said that the state police has done exemplary work in the areas of crime control, strengthening law and order, and women’s safety under extremely challenging circumstances.
Chief Minister said that a budget of Rs 4,061.87 crore has been approved for the police department in the financial year 2025-26, which is 7 percent more than the previous year.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that during the year 2024-25, three brave policemen of Uttar Pradesh, STF Inspector Sunil Kumar, Chief Constable Durgesh Kumar Singh (Jaunpur) and Constable Saurabh Kumar (Gautam Buddha Nagar) sacrificed their lives.
Chief Minister assured the families of the martyred policemen that the state government is committed to taking every step with utmost sensitivity for their welfare.
He informed that a total financial assistance of Rs 30.70 crore has been given to 96 police personnel (including UP police personnel belonging to central forces and natives of other states).
Chief Minister said that the state government has taken many unprecedented steps to strengthen the morale, efficiency and professional competence of the police force.
He reported that 2,511 cases of 90 percent GPF payments were made after the retirement and death of police personnel, while advances were approved for 108 police personnel in the Police Headquarters Division under the Uttar Pradesh General Provident Fund Rules 1985. Scholarships totaling โน51.10 lakh were awarded to meritorious children of 234 police personnel, and an additional โน1.12 crore was sanctioned.
Yogi stated that medical reimbursements totaling โน11.85 crore were provided in 519 cases related to medical reimbursement under the Health Security Act, while 170 personnel received advances of โน6.64 crore from the Life Saving Fund. Insurance payments of โน11.86 crore were made to the dependents of 374 deceased police personnel, and โน67.76 crore were made to 124 dependents from the Bank of Baroda’s “Baroda Police Salary Package.”
Chief Minister stated that in recognition of dedicated police personnel, 34 personnel received the President’s Gallantry Medal, 11 the Distinguished Service Medal, and 145 the Meritorious Service Medal. The Home Ministry awarded 763 personnel the Distinguished Service Medal, and 486 the Meritorious Service Medal. Chief Minister’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service were awarded to three gazetted officers. The Director General of Police presented medals of honor to 90 gazetted and 404 non-gazetted personnel. 35 Platinum, 115 Gold, and 789 Silver Commendation Medals were also presented.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the UP Police has achieved record achievements in recruitment and training. Since 2017, 2.09 lakh police personnel have been recruited, including 34,000 women. Currently, the recruitment process is ongoing for 28,154 posts and promotions for 2,391 posts.
He informed that 60,244 newly recruited police personnel are being trained using a hybrid model, which includes physical, legal, technical, cybercrime, and AI-based simulation exercises. Similarly, Chief Minister Yogi, while referring to the strong law and order situation in the state, listed other achievements of the police.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Uttar Pradesh Police is the largest and most disciplined police force in the country. It is the backbone of our security, trust, and order. I expect all police personnel to work with a spirit of public service, dedication, and honesty and continue to fulfill their resolve to make Uttar Pradesh a safe, sensitive, and modern state.