In a powerful opening to Uttar Pradesh’s budget session, Governor Anandiben Patel painted a vivid picture of the state’s ascent during her address to the joint legislature. What was once hindered by bureaucratic snarls has transformed into a model of efficient governance, ironclad law enforcement, booming economy, agricultural expansion, empowered women, cutting-edge infrastructure, and widespread welfare initiatives.
Her remarks underscored the administration’s policy resolve and operational excellence, backed by hard data. Law and order has reached unprecedented heights, setting a standard for the nation. Ruthless yet humane strategies have crushed mafia empires and organized crime. Advanced tech integration, police augmentation, rapid justice delivery, and clean governance have fostered a secure, confident atmosphere across the state.
This stability is a magnet for businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and jobs. Zero tolerance shines through stats: convictions of 35 mafias and 94 aides, death penalties for 2, 267 encounter eliminations, NSA detention for 977, ₹4,137 crore assets confiscated. Emergency response via UP-112 now averages 6:51 minutes from over 25. Cyber cells in every district, 148 terror arrests by ATS, 146 illegal immigrants caught, and 999 corruption traps executed.
Security infrastructure boomed since 2017 with 8 forensic labs operational and 6 building, 2.19 lakh+ cops hired, 1.58 lakh promoted, 83k posts in pipeline, 150% budget hike. Prisons modernized: 41k homeguards, new jails including Etawah Central, 1,010 premature releases. Justice streamlined via 10 court complexes, new law university, permanent fast-tracks, 3.6 crore lok adalat disposals, thousands of awareness camps.
Turning to connectivity, Patel spotlighted road networks linking 168 blocks with double lanes, 1,410 km of 161 roads finished. 28,000 km strengthened towards 46,600 km goal by 2026. Four-laning key borders accelerates commerce, logistics, tourism, and industry. Uttar Pradesh’s journey from stagnation to momentum promises sustained prosperity.