Gonda: A Gram Prahari Samman programme was organised at the Amar Shaheed Rajendra Nath Lahiri Multipurpose Hall in the Reserve Police Lines, Gonda, on Tuesday to recognise the contribution of village watchmen in maintaining rural law and order.
The programme featured a live telecast of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s address to village watchmen from Bareilly. During the address, the Chief Minister announced a ₹1,000 increase in their monthly honorarium and cashless medical treatment facilities of up to ₹5 lakh.
The Chief Minister highlighted the role of village watchmen in maintaining law and order, sharing information about village-level activities with the police and strengthening coordination between law enforcement agencies and local communities. The announced measures aim to improve their financial security and access to healthcare.
As part of the programme, village watchmen were presented with torches and dhotis in recognition of their services. Public representatives and officials appreciated their contribution to rural policing and encouraged them to continue discharging their responsibilities with dedication.
Those present included BJP district president Iqbal Bahadur Tiwari, Sadar MLA Prateek Bhushan, Mankapur MLA Ramapati Shastri, Tarabganj MLA Prem Narayan Pandey, Mehnaun MLA Vinay Dwivedi, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan and Superintendent of Police Abhishek, along with other officials and village watchmen.
The event aimed to boost the morale of village watchmen, acknowledge their role in community safety and encourage closer cooperation between the police and rural residents.
