Over 80k girls from KGBVs zoom in for ‘Mission Samadhan'
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This event was not just about awareness and communication — it served as a platform to encourage girls to speak up and become aware of their rights, entitlements and safety, said officials. Mission Samadhan is becoming a strong pillar of chief minister Yogi Adityanath's girl-empowerment model, officials said. This initiative aims to reinforce grassroots implementation of schemes like Mission Shakti, Women's Helpline 1090, Women PAC, Pocso awareness campaign, and cyber safety awareness.
It also prepares girls at the school level to become self-reliant citizens, officials said.
Addressing the students, director general of school education, Kanchan Verma said, "Every problem has a solution. Education empowers us. Learn to distinguish between right and wrong and never hesitate. Learn skills — that is your true strength." She also encouraged teachers and parents to engage in discussions about the future of girls.
In the various sessions of the programme, experts provided practical and life-skill-based knowledge. Senior expert on girls' education, Samagra Shiksha, UP, Mukesh Kumar Singh guided the girls on physical and financial provisions in KGBVs. In the second session titled 'Stay Safe, Stay Happy', topics like cyber safety, good touch-bad touch and helpline services were discussed. Founder director of Samadhan Abhiyan, Archana Agnihotri interacted with the girls in the third session, stating, "The courage to ask questions is the first step to finding solutions.
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" In the final session, Sarita Singh presented the framework of safety sessions being conducted in the schools.
UP's basic education minister, Sandeep Singh said, "Safety and education of girls is our top priority. Through initiatives like Mission Samadhan, we aim to not only provide knowledge, but also instil confidence and a sense of safety in them. The UP govt is committed to empowering every daughter and providing every possible support for her bright future."
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