UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces to develop portal to stop illicit liquor, drugs trade
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Terming illicit liquor and drugs trade a 'national crime', UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced to develop a portal that will enable registration of complaints notifying such incidents resulting in prompt tracking of those dealing in such activities.
Intensifying a state-wide crusade against illicit liquor and drugs trade terming it as a ‘national crime’, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced to develop a portal that will enable registration of complaints notifying such incidents resulting in prompt tracking of those dealing in such activities.
Addressing a massive public gathering in Bulandshahr, the Chief Minister said, “The government is working with a policy of zero tolerance to stop illicit liquor and drugs trade and to safeguard the future of our youth. To enable prompt tracking of those dealing in such activities, the government is also working to develop a portal.”
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also distributed grant money to 700 Self Help Groups under National Rural Livelihood Mission, tablets/smartphones to 1000 students under Abhyudaya Yojana and Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, financial aid under PMEGP and uniforms to Anganwadi workers. Besides, beneficiaries of various other schemes like Awas Yojana, Swamitva Yojana also attended the event.
Speaking on the occasion, expressing gratitude to the people of Bulandshahr for showing their faith in the BJP, CM Yogi said, “I assure that the government will serve Bulandshahr without stopping, without bowing, without stooping, without getting tired. We will fulfill all the goals for the security, prosperity and bright future of the region.”
The Chief Minister went on to say that the public representatives in Bulandshahr are working dedicatedly for the development of the region. “The upcoming new power generation plant, medical college in the name of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh Ji, projects under Namami Gange, region’s ODOP, as well as the Noida International Airport nearby will give a new height to Bulandshahr’s progress,” said the CM.
The medical college, which is being built here in the name of Babuji, will start admissions in the next session and will become a centre for our youth who aspire to become doctors and girls who aspire to do nursing, added Yogi.
Projects like Film City, Medical Device Park, Toy Park in nearby regions and the upcoming Sports University in Meerut will generate numerous employment opportunities for the youth, Yogi pointed out.
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