Governor fetes police personnel at TOI event
The event was held at GL Bajaj Educational Institutions in Greater Noida on Monday.
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Governor an chief guest Anandiben Patel felicitated 17 police officers and employees who excelled in 15 categories of police operations. Additionally, she encouraged an NCC cadet by presenting a memento.
In her address, Patel urged students, teachers, and administrative officials to play an active role in education, innovation, and women's empowerment.
"The purpose of education should not just be to obtain a degree but to foster overall development and create sensitive citizens", the governor said.
She said the modern policing system of Uttar Pradesh has strengthened the law and order situation in the state.
"Earlier, industrialists faced difficulties in establishing their industries in the state due to security and other reasons. However, the situation has now reversed, and Uttar Pradesh's law and order has become exemplary," the governor said. Anandiben Patel also shared her thoughts on traffic awareness, suggesting that a campaign be run to enforce traffic rules in the district to reduce the number of accidents.
Gautam Budh Nagar member of Parliament Mahesh Sharma said police personnel provide us with security by working day and night, and should be respected.
Police commissioner Lakshmi Singh shared insights on modern policing using advanced technology. She said Gautam Budh Nagar police commissionerate is the first in Uttar Pradesh to have its police stations ISO certified.
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