Lucknow, Feb. 4 -- In a proactive measure to prevent forest fires during the upcoming summer season, the Yogi government is implementing a series of strategic initiatives. The government is already on high alert and is running 'Forest Fire Safety Week' from February 1 to February 7 across the state to raise public awareness on fire prevention measures, the Chief Minister's office said.

To bolster monitoring and control efforts, a dedicated Fire Control Cell has been set up in the offices of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and the Department Head in Lucknow. The Chief Forest Conservator (Publicity) has been designated as the nodal officer for the state headquarters' cell, responsible for weekly reporting on fire incidents recei...