UP CM Yogi Adityanath to withdraw cases registered against traders during COVID lockdown

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to withdraw cases filed against traders for allegedly violating COVID-related protocols. 

An order has been issued in this regard on Thursday.

The order comes as a relief for those traders who were booked for minor offences during the lockdown.

The decision comes after a traders` organisation had recently met the law minister to withdraw the cases in this regard.

With this order, Uttar Pradesh will be the first state to withdraw cases registered during the lockdown.

A government spokesperson has said that a detailed list of cases registered during lockdown will be made, and cases will be withdrawn based on the gravity of the offence.

Recently, the Yogi Adityanath government announced the launch of `Udyam Sarathi App` on January 24 which will provide every information related to self-employment and the job industry at one click.

The Chief Minister will unveil a high-tech platform for the youth on the occasion of the `UP Diwas`.

The app, prepared under the ODOP scheme, is said to be a master-key for exploring self-employment opportunities for the youth.