At Police Manthan 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the YAKSH app, a digital platform designed to modernize policing through real-time data, citizen engagement, and AI-driven analytics. The initiative charts a roadmap for tech-enabled law enforcement, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, and public trust across the state’s police force.
Tech-Driven Policing Roadmap
The Police Manthan 2025 conference in Lucknow marked a pivotal moment for law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath introduced the YAKSH app, a comprehensive digital tool intended to integrate crime mapping, predictive policing, and citizen feedback mechanisms into daily police operations.
Officials emphasized that the app will serve as a bridge between citizens and police, enabling faster grievance redressal and improved accountability. The roadmap also includes AI-based surveillance, digital case management, and advanced training modules to prepare officers for emerging challenges.
The initiative aligns with the state’s broader push toward smart governance and digital transformation, positioning Uttar Pradesh as a leader in technology-driven policing.
Key Highlights
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Launch: YAKSH app unveiled at Police Manthan 2025 in Lucknow.
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Core Features: Crime mapping, predictive policing, citizen feedback integration.
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Efficiency Boost: Digital case management and AI-based surveillance planned.
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Public Trust: Faster grievance redressal and transparency emphasized.
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Strategic Vision: Part of UP’s digital governance roadmap for law enforcement.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Business Standard, Times of India