DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

In line with the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to supporting the families of Punjab Police personnel, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav inaugurated the newly upgraded cr?che at Punjab Police Headquarters (PPHQ) here on Wednesday.

"Today, inaugurated the newly upgraded cr?che at Punjab Police Headquarters, Chandigarh? a heartfelt step toward supporting the backbone of our force: our families," the DGP posted on his X (formally Twitter) handle. The DGP was accompanied by Special DGP Welfare Ishwar Singh, ADGP Traffic AS Rai, ADGP Provisioning G Nageswara Rao, IGP Headquarters Sukhchain Singh Gill, DIG Administration Alka Meena, AIG Surendera Lamba and AIG Saumya Mishra.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the newly established cr?che, located on the ground floor of Punjab Police Headquarters, can now accommodate 40 children, from 6 months to 10 years of age, and is managed by a dedicated all-women staff with valuable support from the UT Administration. It reflects our commitment to building a more supportive, inclusive, and family-friendly work environment, he added.

"To every officer and staff member ? your service is deeply valued, and your family is our family," he said.

Sharing more details, Special DGP Ishwar Singh said that the facility is designed to provide a secure, engaging, and educational environment for children, underscoring the department's dedication to fostering a family-friendly work culture. The cr?che will allow officers to perform their duties with greater peace of mind, he said.

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