55,574 girls and 12,377 boys participated in activities on first

day

Info provided about women helpline 1090, 181, police

assistance 112 and child helpline 1098

Message of women's safety and respect given through posters,

charts, awareness rallies and theatrical performances

On Oct 12, programs will be held on rights of girls,

safe-unsafe touch and grievance redressal

Lucknow, 11 Oct (HS): Under the sixth phase of Mission

Shakti Abhiyan, a massive awareness campaign was launched in council schools

and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. A

total of 67,951 students, including 55,574 girls and 12,377 boys, participated

in the programmes organised on the first day of the campaign. The students were

given information about women's safety, child protection, emergency assistance

and effective use of helpline numbers. The message of respect for women, safety

and eradication of social evils was given through poster-chart making,

awareness rallies, dialogues and drama presentations in various schools.

As part of the campaign, students were informed about

important helpline numbers related to women's safety and assistance. These

include Women Power Line 1090, Women Helpline 181, Police Emergency Service

112, and Child Helpline 1098. Students were told how to access the relevant

helpline numbers in case of any trouble, harassment, or emergency. Students

created posters and charts based on helpline numbers to demonstrate their

importance. The objective is to create awareness among children and enable them

to seek timely assistance when needed.

Minister of State for Basic Education (Independent Charge)

Sandeep Singh said that the objective of the Mission Shakti campaign is to make

girl students and women aware of their rights and safety. By providing helpline

numbers in schools, children are being taught how to seek assistance in case of

any problem or emergency. Only through awareness and self-confidence can strong

steps be taken towards a safe society.

Director General of School Education, Monica Rani, stated

that under the Mission Shakti campaign, effective implementation of prescribed

activities and active participation of students is being ensured in every

school. It is essential to develop awareness among girls about safety, self-respect,

and their rights through posters, rallies, dialogues, and other creative

activities. All concerned officials should regularly monitor the programs and

provide information through the designated channels.

The message of Mission Shakti was effectively conveyed

through creative activities organized in various schools. In some schools, girl

students, dressed as Goddess Durga, presented theatrical performances to

promote the eradication of social evils and the respect for women. In other

schools, students organized awareness rallies with posters and banners. Through

classroom conversations and activities, girls were made aware of their rights,

safety, and self-confidence. These events inspired children to embrace respect

for women as a social responsibility.

Female police officers also participated in awareness

programs in some schools. Through interactions with them, students were

informed about safety measures, ways to seek help, and the importance of

speaking up about their problems. These activities in schools aimed to remove

hesitation from children's minds and to make them understand that in unsafe

situations, instead of remaining silent, it is important to reach out to

trusted individuals and relevant support systems. The message of women's safety

and respect was also spread outside schools through rallies and group

activities.

The sixth phase of the Mission Shakti campaign is being conducted

from October 11 to 19. On October 12, activities based on the rights of girls

will be organized in council schools and KGBVs. These will focus on identifying

safe and unsafe touch, child rights, grievance redressal systems, and

information on helpline numbers. For the effective operation of the campaign,

district and block level officials have been instructed to monitor activities,

ensure participation, and provide reports in the prescribed format.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi