Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that new battalions of the PAC will be formed in Shamli and Bijnor, adding that the Government has also given its consent for the establishment of three more women’s battalions for women’s security. He was speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (UP-PAC) foundation day celebration here. Speaking at the Foundation Day ceremony of the PAC held at 35th Corps, CM Yogi said, "1262 posts have been sanctioned for each of the three women’s battalions set up in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Badaun. Besides, 1029 posts for SDRF, 433 posts for security of Lucknow Metro and 381 posts for Noida Metro have also been approved by the government."The CM informed that the UP government was leaving no stone unturned to strengthen the force and has sanctioned funds from the State Disaster Response Fund for the purchase of motor boats and equipment for 17 flood relief companies of PAC.
