Times News NetworkPrayagraj: Sleuths of Mission Shakti teams will organise ‘Bahu-Beti Sammelans’ across villages under all police stations in the Prayagraj range, focusing on awareness related to women’s health, safety and rights.The sammelans will be held in Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Kaushambi and Pratapgarh districts, where participants will be informed about issues such as women’s health and nutrition — especially anaemia — hygiene, safety of women and children, legal rights, helpline numbers and cyber security.Fatehpur police on Thursday released a list of over 70 villages across its 22 police stations where the sammelans will be conducted between June 21 and 28.During the sessions, information will also be shared on Mission Shakti schemes, financial independence, the role of self-help groups and child health. Special emphasis will be laid on sensitising girls and adolescent females about molestation, harassment, child protection, provisions of the Pocso Act, safe behaviour and the legal and social consequences of eloping.Fatehpur SP, Abhimanyu Manglik, told TOI that in line with the recommendations of ‘Police Manthan-2025’ by the director general of police, the initiative aims to promote women’s safety, empowerment and self-reliance.“Through these sammelans, women’s grievances will be heard and necessary counselling and assistance provided to ensure their safety, respect and empowerment,” he said.
