Lucknow- Mission Shakti has set a new landmark in ensuring safety, dignity and self-reliance in the women of Uttar Pradesh. With all its new avatar in its third phase, this ambitious campaign of the Yogi Government has been taking action against the accused involved in crimes related to women in the last three years.
Assuring them once again that the government of Uttar Pradesh stands firmly to safeguard the rights of women, the Police Department is running a campaign under ‘Mission Shakti’ to sensitise women about their roles, responsibilities and to make them aware about their rights.
In the first stage of the drive taken up by the UP Police Department, the women police personnel of Mahila police stations and outposts have been appointed to establish conversation with the victims and deal with their complaints.
In the second stage, an awareness and enforcement campaign will be run for girls/women who are working in the rural areas, animal husbandry, brick kilns, or are agricultural labourers. Under this campaign, they will be made aware about their rights and responsibilities.
During the third stage, inspection will be done of women jail, Nari Niketan, One Stop Center, Child Protection Home etc. by DLSA (District Legal Services Authority) and other departmental committees.
In the fourth one, a list of Single Senior Citizen Lady or single female guardians will be made. These women will be interacting with the women’s help desks set up in 1535 police stations in the state.
It is noteworthy that the Prosecution Department will make a list of cases of serious offenses and ensure their punishment.
