CM Yogi Adityanath, with his deep-rooted commitment to Nari Shakti, launched Mission Shakti in 2022. Far from bureaucratic jargon, it’s a heartfelt pledge to honour, protect, and empower every daughter, mother, and sister in the state.
In the heart of Uttar Pradesh, amid vibrant markets and quiet villages, countless women have long lived lives shadowed by insecurity and limited opportunities. But not anymore.
Mission Shakti, pillared on the ideology of Samman (dignity), Suraksha (safety), and Sashaktikaran (empowerment), couples vision with practical action to ensure every woman and every girl is safe, empowered and protected.
Through the initiative, Samanvit Suraksha apps link women directly to emergency services, like 112, 1090, 181, etc., while Pink Booths stand as vigilant sentinels in streets and public spaces, ensuring rapid response to harassment or distress. Anti-Romeo squads patrol proactively, instilling a culture where safety is non-negotiable.
Sashaktikaran takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to women’s safety under this mission, as women are taught to stand up for themselves. Through rigorous self-defence workshops, women are being trained in martial arts and street-smart awareness and techniques to defend themselves, fostering unshakeable confidence. To financially empower them, under women’s livelihood missions, tools like sewing machines are being provided, as well as vocational training in tailoring, handicrafts, and digital skills, turning homemakers into entrepreneurs. Scholarships and hostels open doors to education, allowing girls to break cycles of poverty and create a better future for themselves.
Under CM Yogi’s able guidance, over 1.5 lakh women have been trained until now, a statewide 24/7 women’s command centre is now operational, and community vigilance committees are ensuring safety and security for every woman and girl in their district.
Moving to the next level in 2026, Mission Shakti interventions have intensified with village-to-village chaupals in districts, women’s beat officers host dialogues on self-defence, helplines, and schemes urging women to speak fearlessly against injustice. The impact is evident, as families thrive and women contribute economically, a new generation of girls is now emerging boldly to grow and thrive.
Mission Shakti isn’t policy on paper; it’s a living revolution. Under CM Yogi ji’s UP, women are not just surviving, they are thriving, unbreakable and confident.
