Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday reviewed the arrangements made to protect homeless and needy people from the ongoing cold wave across the state. He said that the Uttar Pradesh government has ensured the availability of night shelters in every district to safeguard vulnerable citizens during extreme winter conditions.
CM Yogi Adityanath Reviews Night Shelters in Varanasi
During his visit to the Town Hall in Varanasi, the chief minister inspected government-run night shelters and took stock of the facilities being provided to people staying there. He interacted with the occupants, gathered feedback on basic amenities, and ensured that adequate arrangements for warmth, food and safety were in place.
Distributes Blankets and Food Amid Cold Wave
As part of the outreach, CM Yogi Adityanath distributed food and blankets to those residing in the shelters, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting the underprivileged during harsh weather. Officials accompanying the chief minister were instructed to maintain regular monitoring of shelter homes and ensure that no needy person is left exposed to the cold.
Emphasising the state government’s humanitarian approach, the chief minister said that service, compassion and security remain the guiding principles of governance. He added that the “double-engine government” is fully committed to the welfare, safety and dignity of every citizen of Uttar Pradesh.
The state administration has intensified efforts to combat the cold wave by expanding shelter capacity, arranging warm bedding, ensuring regular meals and deploying teams to identify homeless individuals in urban and rural areas.
Officials informed the chief minister that round-the-clock monitoring teams have been deployed in all districts to identify homeless individuals and bring them to nearby shelter homes. Special instructions have been issued to district magistrates and municipal bodies to ensure uninterrupted power supply, clean drinking water, sanitation facilities and medical assistance at all night shelters.
The state government has also directed health departments to remain on alert to prevent cold-related illnesses, particularly among senior citizens, children and daily wage workers. Medical teams are conducting regular health check-ups at shelter homes, while ambulances have been kept on standby for emergency situations.
