LUCKNOW: Under its ‘
Mission Shakti’ initiative, the UP government has not only set up 1,535 women help desks at police stations across the state and launched women patrols, but has also ensured their
safety at the
workplace.
In the last one week nodal women officers in different districts interacted through webinars with different sections of society and ensured that each workplace must have an internal committee to enquire into cases of sexual harassment.
Women and
girls were also educated about the same. The campaign was aimed at spreading
awareness among women and girls about steps being taken by the state government for their safety.
Under the campaign, many industrial associations and trade bodies organised webinars, seminars and interactive events to ensure maximum outreach to drum up awareness about workplace safety. Industrial development authorities were roped in for the purpose. In their tweets, many entrepreneurs appreciated and supported the state government’s initiative and expressed their resolve to make the workplace safe for women employees.
The Indian Industries Association (IIA) tweeted, “As we worship shakti during this auspicious nine-day festival, IIA stands with GoUP in this pioneering initiative of Mission Shakti, empowering the women and ensuring a safe and work healthy atmosphere. ”
Prominent organisations that participated in the campaign were CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI, IIA, and Laghu Udyog Bharti, Retailers Association of India, National Restaurant Association of India and several others.
Meanwhile, in Barabanki on Tuesday women welfare department and
UNICEF Action Aid organised awareness programme at BP Intermediate College where girl students were informed about
Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and helpline numbers 181, 1098, 1090, 112, 1076.