Strength in Safety: Yogi Adityanath Launches Mission Shakti 5.0 for Women’s Dignity

Uttar Pradesh has marked a new chapter in its drive for women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment with the launch of Mission Shakti 5.0. Announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, this ambitious initiative aims to build on the state’s progress since 2017 by scaling up visible policing, grassroots engagement, and community awareness—setting a national model for women-centric governance.

 

Key Highlights: A Statewide, Multi-Agency Push

 

Mission Shakti 5.0 kicked off on September 22, coinciding with Sharadiya Navratri, and will initially run as a month-long campaign, with plans for extension up to three months.

 

The initiative covers all 1,647 police stations in Uttar Pradesh, each with a dedicated Mission Shakti Centre, standard operating procedures, and women beat officers to ensure outreach and swift response.

 

Over 44,000 women police personnel have been deployed across 57,000 village panchayats and 14,000 urban wards, focusing on educating women about their rights and government welfare schemes.

 

On-the-Ground Action: Security, Awareness, and Legal Aid

 

Police foot patrols and PRV-112 vehicles are now a regular presence, with senior officers actively monitoring sensitive areas and interacting with community members.

 

An enhanced Anti-Romeo Squad is on duty, with special focus on public spaces and schools, especially during festival seasons, to deter harassment or violence.

 

Short educational films, legal aid initiatives, and public awareness programs are being conducted in schools, colleges, and community spaces.

 

Pink Booths in urban centers provide a comprehensive support and reporting platform for women in need.

 

Empowerment Through Education and Welfare

 

Women beat officers are conducting village visits and gram sabha meetings to spread word about new and existing welfare schemes, from nutrition to financial aid.

 

Kanya Sumangala Yojana has been updated to provide phased benefits worth Rs 25,000 from birth to graduation for girl children, contingent on immunizations and educational milestones.

 

The Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme continues to support marriages for underprivileged girls, ensuring both economic relief and social dignity.

 

Ensuring Accountability, Recognizing Achievers

 

All government departments have been directed to coordinate closely, especially during festivals, to ensure 24x7 vigilance and rapid action on women’s grievances.

 

Bike rallies led by female police officers, scheduled events to honor outstanding women achievers, and robust activity at Pink Booths help foster a sense of empowerment and aspiration among women at every level.

 

Transformative Outcomes and Future Vision

 

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that previous uncertainty and insecurity have given way to newfound confidence among women and girls; the visible decline in crime statistics and convictions (over 12,000 perpetrators punished since early 2024) stands as testament.

 

Mission Shakti’s systematic approach, from law enforcement to legal aid and welfare, is credited with a perceptible shift in women’s status and participation across Uttar Pradesh.

 

The government’s intent is clear: schemes dedicated to women’s safety and welfare must reach every possible beneficiary, with no compromise on dignity and opportunity.

 

Conclusion

 

Mission Shakti 5.0 positions itself as a beacon of security and civil advancement, with targeted interventions, interdepartmental synergy, and a persistent drive for women’s welfare at its core. Uttar Pradesh’s latest mission underscores the crucial link between governance, social change, and women’s empowerment—lighting the path for other states to emulate.

 

Sources: Outlook Money, Hindustan Times, OneIndia, New Indian Express