Prayagraj: Under the aegis of Kotwali Prayagraj, a special program for girls, Mission Shakti, was organized by traders on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and Navratri. The event was held under the leadership and guidance of Police Commissioner Prayagraj, Piyush Mordia (IPS). ADCP Shruti Srivastava, ACP Kotwali Nikita Srivastava, Kotwali in-charge Sudhir Singh, along with judicial magistrates and other dignitaries were present at the program. Suhail Ahmed, Sardar Jitendra Singh, Sardar Pritam Singh, Akhilesh Singh, Inder Madhyan, Shubham Kesharwani, Pallavi Arora, Rohit Arora, Sardar Manjeet Singh Bablu, Shyam Ji Keswani, Chetan Kesarwani, Moin Akhtar, Sardar Manjeet Bablu, Sardar Bhag Singh Nitin Tandon, Shyam Keswani, Mohammad Aamir, Shagun Akram, Madhu Srivastava, Pushpa Jaiswal, Lata Upadhyay were present.

Shishu Sadan is run under the Mahila Kalyan Mandal and Bal Kalyan Mandal, in which children from zero to 10 years of age live and it is protected by Dr. Pragya. Then there is the state’s Bal Graha which protects it from 10 years to 18 years, which is taken care of by Neetu Singh ji and then the women’s refugee shelter runs by accommodating 18 years old till lifetime.

On this occasion, new clothes, sweets, and food items were distributed to the girls by Mission Shakti on behalf of the merchants on the occasion of Navratri. The girls showcased their talents beautifully and gave captivating cultural and artistic performances, filling the atmosphere with enthusiasm, excitement, and warmth.

Expressing pleasure at this initiative, she said that it is society’s collective responsibility to bring smiles to the faces of girls and make them feel a sense of belonging and respect. This is an excellent initiative by the Uttar Pradesh government to empower these children and integrate them into the mainstream. This joint effort by the police administration and business organizations is an inspiring example of social sensitivity, women and girl welfare, and public participation.

In keeping with the Uttar Pradesh government’s commitment to the safety and empowerment of women and girls, such events strengthen trust and cooperation between society and the administration. Such efforts should continue so that every girl can receive love, respect, and hope for a better future.