Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday said the 'Mission Shakti' campaign has not only been successful in realising its objectives related to women safety but has also set an example for other states.
Flagging off the 'Mahila Sashaktikaran' rally marking the commencement of Navratri celebrations in Balrampur, the chief minister said, "I offer my obeisance to the goddess on the beginning of the auspicious festival of Navratri. Devipatan Shaktipeeth has its own greatness."
"Mission Shakti campaign has not only been successful in realising the objectives like women safety, self-reliance and empowerment but has also been recognised by other states and is serving as an example," he was quoted as saying in an official statement.
Adityanath further said the Uttar Pradesh Police had started a campaign in 2020 under 'Mission Shakti.'
"Today, as Navratri commences, the Uttar Pradesh Police has started two programmes. The first rally will start from the holy abode of Maa Pateshwari, Balrampur, and will reach Lalitpur in Bundelkhand. The second yatra will start from Maa Vindhyavasini Dham and will reach Gautam Buddha Nagar," he said.
On Ram Navami, the first yatra will culminate in Lalitpur and the second in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The rally will promote awareness of issues related to women's safety, dignity and self-reliance, he added.
-With PTI Input
