Village guards who performed excellent work were honored at Gram Praharis Conference

Prayagraj, 13 Oct (HS): Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi attended the Gram Prahari Sammelan held at the Police Lines in Prayagraj on Wednesday as the chief guest. On this occasion, he honored vigilant village guards who have played an excellent role in supporting the police force and controlling crime. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's address was also broadcast live during the conference.

Addressing the conference, Industrial Development Minister Nandi said that village guards play a vital role in strengthening security, peace, and law and order in rural areas. Village guards are a vital link between the police and the public, working to create an environment of security in villages, reporting suspicious activities, and assisting in crime control.

He said that the decision to increase the honorarium of village guards from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,500 per month reflects the state's double-engine government's sensitivity to their hard work, dedication, and vital contributions. This decision is an important step toward honoring the work of village guards and encouraging their services.

Minister Nandi said that a large population of Uttar Pradesh lives in rural areas. Therefore, safe villages are the foundation of a safe state. The role of village guards is crucial in maintaining peace, security, and strong law and order in rural areas. Their vigilance and timely information provide significant support to the police administration.

He said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh's law and order situation has become a role model across the country. Along with the police force, village guards also have a significant contribution to this achievement. The activeness, dedication, and commitment of village guards in ensuring effective security in villages are commendable.

Minister Nandi said that the stronger the trust between the police and the public, the more effective law and order will be. Village guards are a vital link in strengthening this trust. Their vigilance and coordination with the police in rural areas helps prevent crime and maintain peace and order.

He praised the village guards for their outstanding work, saying that their contribution is crucial to social security and maintaining an environment of trust in rural life. Honoring such hardworking and dedicated individuals will inspire other village guards to do even better.

Public representatives and senior officials were present. Mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani, Legislative Council members K.P. Shrivastava and Surendra Chaudhary, Karchana MLA Piyush Ranjan Nishad, Phaphamau MLA Guru Prasad Maurya, Phulpur MLA Deepak Patel, Bara MLA Vachaspati, Police Commissioner Piyush Mordia, Prayagraj Division Commissioner Lokesh M, District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma, Additional Police Commissioner Vijay Dhul and Deputy Commissioners of Police Sagar Jain, Vivek Yadav, Sonam Kumar, Manish Shandilya and Kuldeep Gunawat were present in the conference. Apart from this, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Shruti, Director Dr. Prabhakar Tripathi, Rajendra Kesarwani, Pappu Nimi Thariya along with other dignitaries and a large number of village guards were present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi