LUCKNOW, Oct. 25 -- In a move aimed at ensuring quality and safety of medicines across Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed a comprehensive strengthening of the state's drug control mechanism.

Presiding over a high-level review meeting of the food safety and drug administration (FSDA) department on Friday, the CM ordered creation of new posts and a complete revamp of the existing cadre. He announced that every district in the state will soon have a drug control officer to bolster supervision and ensure effective on-ground enforcement.

Highlighting the need for greater transparency and efficiency, Yogi said the recruitment process for drug inspectors will now be conducted through written examinations instead of inte...