Uttar Pradesh Police has issued detailed guidelines for setting up Mission Shakti centres across all police stations in the state. The initiative is part of the state government’s flagship Mission Shakti campaign, which aims to strengthen women’s safety, dignity, and self-reliance.
According to the directives issued by DGP Rajeev Krishna, Mission Shakti centres will function like mini police outposts, exclusively dedicated to handling cases related to crimes against women.
Each centre will be headed by an officer-in-charge at the level of a sub-inspector, preferably a woman.
They will be supported by 1-4 additional sub-inspectors, 4-15 constables (with half of them being women), 1-2 female home guards, and counsellors as required. Policemen posted at these centres will serve a tenure of three to five years, with provisions for transfer after specialised training.
Each centre will be headed by an officer-in-charge at the level of a sub-inspector, preferably a woman. They will be supported by 1–4 additional sub-inspectors, 4–15 constables (with half of them being women), 1–2 female home guards, and counsellors as required. Policemen posted at these centres will serve a tenure of three to five years, with provisions for transfer after specialised training.
Facilities and resources
Every police station has been instructed to allocate a separate room for the Mission Shakti centre.
These rooms will be equipped with:
- Computers, records, and stationery
- Dedicated women’s restrooms
- Space for counselling and victim support activities
Core responsibilities
The Mission Shakti centres will play a multifaceted role, not only in addressing crime but also in ensuring preventive measures and support services.