Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Announces Police Reforms and Staff Increases in Uttar Pradesh
Introduction
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the graduation ceremony for over 57,000 police constables at the Reserve Police Lines. During the event, he explained how the Uttar Pradesh Police force has evolved and improved since 2017.
Main Body
The Chief Minister claimed that before 2017, the police force was in a state of crisis, stating that previous administrations suffered from instability and the influence of organized crime. He asserted that current reforms have stopped communal riots and ended extortion practices. He attributed these improvements to higher police morale and a stricter application of the law. Furthermore, the state has increased its institutional capacity through significant financial and structural changes. According to the Chief Minister, the police budget has tripled since 2017. In the last nine years, the state has recruited more than 2.18 lakh personnel and granted over one lakh promotions. Infrastructure has also improved with the creation of seven police commissionerates, new cyber police stations, and forensic labs in all 75 districts. Finally, the government is focusing on gender integration to modernize the force. Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna noted that the 2025 batch includes 60,244 constables, with over 12,000 women. This means women make up 20% of the current recruitment, supported by the Mission Shakti safety programs. The Chief Minister praised the professionalism of female recruits, highlighting those who achieved top marks in academic and physical training. He emphasized that police should be strict with criminals but remain sensitive and helpful to ordinary citizens.
Conclusion
The event ended with the official appointment of the 2025 constable batch. This marks a move toward a more modern and larger security system for Uttar Pradesh.