Yogi asks officials to check traffic jams, cleanliness during GIS in Lucknow

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that guests, investors and common people do not face any inconvenience during the Global Investors Summit (GIS) in Lucknow from February 10 to 12.

Traffic management should be done to control traffic congestion and cleanliness should be maintained in Lucknow and other big cities in the state, he said. Meanwhile, Principal Secretary, Home, Sanjay Prasad said strict action would be taken by making the responsibility of a senior officer in the concerned area if traffic jam was reported.

“A better traffic management plan should be prepared information has been received about traffic congestion on some major roads in the state capital. The police officers should prepare a route diversion plan,” he said.

The unions concerned should ensure proper lighting of the main roads and regular cleaning should be organized by the municipal office, he said. Chief Secretary of Home directed the police to keep a strict watch on anti-social elements by deploying adequate security personnel on major roads and important places including the venue, heliport, airport and railway station.

According to him, police officers should treat guests and the public in a friendly manner during their official duties.