Mission Shakti 4.0: DM to hear complaints by women today

Noida: After orders from chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Suhas LY will hold a special session to resolve women’s complaints under Mission Shakti 4.0 on Thursday.
Officials said the initiative named ‘Haq Ki Baat Jila Adhikari Ke sath’ will take place at the collectorate campus’ auditorium in Surajpur.
Under Mission Shakti 4.0, officials aim to address issues related to domestic violence, sexual discrimination, harassment in workplace, illegal sex determination and abortion-related matters of women across communities, age and socio-economic backgrounds.
Atul Kumar Soni, the district probation officer said, “The programme is being organised for women who face issues like sexual violence, gender inequality, domestic violence, female foeticide, sexual harassment at workplace and dowry violence.”
The official added that the initiative will be beneficial for women who are unable to reach out to the police. Under this initiative women will directly speak with the DM who will take necessary actions regarding protection, security mechanism, suggestions, assistance in cases related to harassment of women and girl child.
The CM launched Mission Shakti on October 17, 2020 aiming for zero tolerance to crimes against women and to generate jobs for women. TNN