Bhopal
On the instructions of the Chief Minister of the state, Dr. Mohan Yadav, a state-wide public awareness campaign, Hum Honge Kamyab, was conducted with the aim of ensuring women and child safety in the state. Under the Hum Honge Kamayab awareness campaign by the Madhya Pradesh government, a special marathon race for the eradication of gender-based violence was organized by the Women’s Safety Branch Police Headquarters on the occasion of Human Rights Day on 10th December. The race was started at 9.30 am by Mayor Malti Rai from the ground in front of New Ravindra Bhawan and concluded by Director General of Police Kailash Makwana at the Boat Club at 11 am.
One and a half thousand people including officers and students of many departments participated
About 1500 participants including 25 government departments including the police department, school-college students and members of NGOs participated in the marathon. For the first time in the country, there was participation of so many departments, NGOs and society. It is noteworthy that the 16-day Hum Honge Kamayab awareness campaign for the eradication of gender-based violence being run by the government is being run from 25th November. The campaign aims to spread awareness for the elimination of gender-based violence and promote equality and human rights. This initiative is an important step towards empowering all sections of the society.
MP is the first state to give priority to women empowerment and security – DGP
At the closing ceremony, DGP Kailash Makwana said that commitment towards women empowerment and gender equality is a very relevant and important topic. Today, when we are discussing this topic, it is important to remember that 40-45 years ago there was very little reporting of such incidents, which seems surprising in comparison to today. The Internet and technological development have connected the entire world together, but along with its positive results, it also has many negative effects. Pornographic material available on the Internet today, unfortunately, also circulates easily on mobile devices. This has an adverse effect on people with distorted mindset, causing negative changes in their thinking towards women and girls. This often results in everything from flirting to serious crimes. He said that this program is an example of the fact that Madhya Pradesh is the first state which, on the initiative of the CM, gave priority to women empowerment and security through the coordinated efforts of 25 departments. Awareness campaigns, painting competitions, documentation preparation of girl child, safety audit, and other activities were conducted during this campaign. Awareness programs were organized in slums, haat markets, bus stands, railway stations, and schools-colleges, where women and children were given information about helpline numbers, laws and rights. He said that the findings of the security audit conducted during this fortnight will be analyzed in detail and further policies will be formulated on its basis. On this occasion, the DGP gave away prizes to the winners of the marathon race and also distributed helmets to the women policemen. He congratulated all the officers, departments and participants involved in the program for making it a successful event.
Resolve to achieve the target of the campaign by 2030 – Pragya Richa Srivastava
On this occasion, Special Director General of Police, Women Safety Branch, Pragya Richa Srivastava said that the goal of the 15-day campaign under the International Day for the Elimination of Gender Violence is the complete eradication of gender-based violence, which has been resolved to be achieved by 2030. During this campaign, awareness rallies, street plays and other activities were organized by various departments across the state. This campaign does not end here, rather it will be continued further.
