UP CM launches fourth phase of Mission Shakti aimed at empowering women

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched the fourth phase of the Mission Shakti aimed at empowering women in Lucknow.

On the occasion, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also flagged off the 'Women Empowerment Rally'.

In a post on X (former Twitter), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Today, 'Women Empowerment Rally' was launched from Lucknow under 'Mission Shakti - Fourth Phase'. The double-engine government is committed to ensuring the safety of mother power and taking them on the path of self-reliance. My heartiest congratulations to all the people working for women's empowerment!"

He also said that Mission Shakti has become a popular scheme in the state as it has led to reduction in crimes against women.

"The Mission Shakti program has not only become popular in the state for putting a check on crimes against women but also UP has become one of the leading states in punishing criminals. It is the result of the success of the Mission Shakti program that the Central Government has also named their women empowerment program, 'Mission Shakti'," he said.

The programmes under Mission Shakti Phase 4, which will be rolled out across Uttar Pradesh from October 14 will focus on the empowerment of women through self-defence. In this phase of the campaign, information about managing women's safety and assistance in emergencies will be provided and there will also be opportunities to connect with various welfare schemes of the Central and State Governments.

"Women and girls will be given special training in self-defence during the Mission Shakti campaign," an official statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh Government said.