Why in news?

"Mission Shakti" has been started with an aim to guarantee respect, safety and dignity to every woman of UP. Dignity and safety of women and children is a part of Indian culture, and the mission has been launched keeping this in mind. The Government is also committed towards ensuring that every woman in the state is self-reliant. 

Need for the campaign

• The government felt the need for the campaign particularly due to the lack of public awareness about the government's campaigns, laws and tasks undertaken to improve the situation of women's safety and empowerment.
• Initiatives like installing CCTV cameras in most parts of the city, buses, establishing fast track courts etc tended to fail for the want of awareness at all levels.

Outreach

The mission targets to reach all the residents of the state and make them aware on issues related to safety and respect of women and children

Complete Program

• Women in Police

The government has decided to recruit 20% women in the state police force, a confidence building measure

• One stop centers

'One stop centers' set up in all 75 districts of the state. Women may approach these centres in emergency to avail all kind of help and guidance by experts

• Other schemes 

Empowerment schemes like Samuhik Vivah Yojana, Beti Bachao-Beti Padao and Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana are already in force in the state.

Source: Indian Express