Message Of Women’s Empowerment Reaching Every Household; Women’s Welfare Department Takes The Lead Under The Yogi Govt
Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is conducting an extensive campaign under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 to strengthen the safety, dignity, and self-reliance of women and girls. The Women’s Welfare Department is leading this campaign, which runs from October 11 to 20 on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri. Awareness programs are being organized across all…
Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh government is spearheading a comprehensive campaign called Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 to enhance women's safety, dignity, and self-reliance. The Women's Welfare Department is spearheading this initiative, which spans October 11-20 during the Sharadiya Navratri festival.
Across the state's 75 districts, awareness programs are being held to educate women and girls about their rights, safety protocols, and available government schemes. Additional Chief Secretary Leena Johri revealed that girls from various regions are being appointed as district magistrates, police superintendents, and basic education officers for a day. This exercise aims to cultivate leadership skills, confidence, and decision-making abilities in young girls.
Rallies, marches, morning processions, and public outreach events are being held in cities like Lucknow, Sitapur, Barabanki, Rae Bareli, Aligarh, Bhadohi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Unnao, and Etawah. Notable figures including public representatives, police personnel, schoolgirls, Anganwadi workers, and self-help group women are participating. Within the first few days, over 50,000 people joined rallies and marches.
The campaign also pays tribute to exceptional women and gifted girl students by assigning symbolic administrative roles to girls. Additional highlights include fairs, exhibitions, and folk-cultural programs that emphasize women's empowerment. Mission Shakti is tackling 15 key tasks, such as public awareness rallies, felicitation ceremonies for women, leadership development for girls, career counseling, and workshops on the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana.
The campaign emphasizes awareness about cybercrime, digital scams, and online fraud prevention. Training is provided on child protection, the POCSO Act, and identifying/reporting child abuse. Emphasis is placed on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (2013), legal literacy camps, and assistance through Lok Adalats. Activities also focus on sensitization in old-age and shelter homes, girls' birthdays, newborn care kits and nutrition distribution, adolescent health, menstrual hygiene, and sanitary pad distribution.
Pledges and public dialogues against child marriage and dowry are part of the campaign, alongside women-led traffic safety programs. Teams from the Women’s Welfare Department are conducting outreach in villages, towns, and cities to inform women and families about government schemes like Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana, and the Destitute Women Pension Scheme.
Ayodhya Deepotsav is featuring regional language Ramlila performances for the first time in five states as a unique initiative.
Since its launch on October 17, Mission Shakti has entered its sixth phase, now providing information about shelters and emergency helplines to women in need. The department prioritizes connecting women to safety, health, education, and economic self-reliance, with officials emphasizing the campaign's sensitivity towards women's safety.
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