India, April 8 -- LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved a hike in the daily duty allowance of Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) personnel from Rs.395 to Rs.500. Following the implementation of this proposal, the personnel will receive an increased monthly allowance of Rs.3,150, assuming 30 days of attendance.

The revised allowance, which comes into effect from April 1, 2025, will cost an additional burden of Rs.75.87 crore to the state exchequer. The move is expected to benefit 34,092 PRD personnel across the state and is part of the government's efforts to strengthen auxiliary security forces and recognise their contribution to maintaining law and order.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the meeting of the state ...