Mission Shakti 5.0: 7 Game-Changing Moves for UP Women’s Safety

Mission Shakti 5.0

Mission Shakti 5.0, a flagship initiative for women’s safety and empowerment in Uttar Pradesh, has rolled out with new guidelines issued by DGP Rajeev Krishna on September 23, 2025. This update comes amid ongoing efforts by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to strengthen police response to crimes against women, making it timely news as it expands single-window complaint centers across the state. 

Key Objectives of Mission Shakti 5.0

• Single-Window System for Complaints: Designed to provide women a one-stop solution for lodging complaints related to domestic violence, harassment, and other issues, reducing bureaucratic delays.
• Strengthening Prevention and Rehabilitation: Focuses on prevention activities, including community sensitization, legal aid, medical examinations, and rehabilitation support for survivors.
• Investigation Efficiency: New protocols ensure prompt FIR registration and investigations, with special emphasis on sensitive disposal of cases to avoid prolonged trials.

New Guidelines for Police Stations:

• Staffing Requirements: Each center must have at least 40-50% women staff, including up to four additional sub-inspectors for investigations, plus trained counselors and home guards.
• Infrastructure Mandates: Centers require dedicated rooms with basic facilities like records, stationery, and women’s toilets; must be operational within two weeks of launch.
• Training and Eligibility: Officers handling transfers will be trained for 3-5 years; guidelines include prevention of cybercrimes, anti-Romeo squads, and priority for women’s complaints.
• Supervisory Structure: Designated supervisory officers (including ICPs) will conduct regular inspections; range officers to review monthly crime meetings and ensure compliance.

About Mission Shakti:

Mission Shakti is a flagship initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched in 2020 by the Chief Minister, aimed at women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment. It works on a comprehensive approach covering security, self-reliance, and awareness, making it a key program for gender justice in the state.

The scheme has been implemented in phases, with the latest being Mission Shakti 5.0, launched in September 2025 during the Sharadiya Navratri.

Objectives:

1. To ensure the safety and dignity of women and girls by preventing crimes and responding effectively to violence against women.
2. To empower women economically and socially through training, skill development, and entrepreneurship support.
3. To spread awareness about legal rights and government schemes related to women’s welfare.
4. To increase participation of women in governance and policing by improving their representation in key sectors.
5. To create institutional support systems for immediate grievance redressal and long-term rehabilitation.

Special Operations:

Under Mission Shakti, several targeted operations have been launched:

• Operation Garuda – Against cybercrime targeting women and children.
• Operation Majnu – To curb harassment and stalking in public spaces.
• Operation Bachpan – For child protection and rescue.
• Operation Nasha Mukti – To fight substance abuse among youth.
• Operation Raksha – Focused on domestic violence cases.

Operation Eagle – Special focus on sexual offence investigations.