UP: CM Yogi to launch fourth phase of Mission Shakti tomorrow

Oct 13, 2023

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 13 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the fourth phase of Mission Shakti from his official residence on Saturday morning.
As per a release by the state government, the Chief Minister will flag off a women empowerment rally that will traverse through various intersections in Lucknow, concluding at the 1090 intersection.
Additionally, the Chief Minister will participate in the Mission Shakti program organized at Lok Bhavan, where he will honour 25 women along with three distinguished female guests. The event will be attended by both Deputy Chief Ministers and senior officials.
Superintendent of Police of Women and Child Security Organization Ruchita Chaudhary said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off the women empowerment rally from his official residence at 10:30 am on Saturday.
The rally's route will commence at 5 Kalidas Marg and culminate at the 1090 intersection, passing through Udadevi intersection, Clark Avadh, KGMU intersection, Koneshwar Temple, IT intersection, and Polytechnic intersection. Eminent women from the respective police stations will be present at these stops of the rally. During this time, women and daughters of the area will also be present.
The event will serve as an opportunity to disseminate information about Mission Shakti and various schemes related to women's empowerment.
The Superintendent of Police said, "In the rally, there will be an impressive lineup of 80 pink scooties, six four-wheelers, 20 Dial 112 vehicles (female PRVs), and ambulances. The lead vehicle in the procession will be an open gypsy featuring the 1090 mascot. Equipped with a Public Address System (PA system), this vehicle will broadcast jingles related to Mission Shakti and women empowerment throughout the event."
Raveena Tyagi, Superintendent of Police at the Women and Child Security Organization, said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the Mission Shakti special campaign by lighting the ceremonial lamp at Lok Bhavan at 11 am. During the program, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will pay tribute to three distinguished women guests, including Padmashree Hema Prabha Sotia, ISRO scientist Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, and HCL CEO Roshni Nadar. He will also honor 25 women from various departments in the state with mementos, including 15 women from UP Police.
During the event, both Deputy Chief Ministers, Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brijesh Pathak, along with senior officials such as Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra, Home Secretary Sanjay Prasad, and DGP Vijay Kumar will be present. The program will be broadcast live in all districts of the state, where Minister in-charge and other departmental officers will be present. The Home Department will present the achievements of Mission Shakti, and a short film showcasing the progress of Mission Shakti Abhiyan will be screened.