Yogi govt to launch free housing for female victims of domestic violence & disasters in 10 UP districts

Lucknow : The Yogi government is gearing up to introduce Shakti Sadan across Uttar Pradesh to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of women affected by domestic violence and disasters.

As part of this initiative, 10 districts have been selected to focus on assisting women and daughters from various vulnerable categories. The program aims to address their basic needs and bring them into the mainstream.

The UP government will operate Shakti Sadan under the Samarth sub-scheme of Mission Shakti, funded by the Government of India. As part of the pilot project, approval has been given to launch Shakti Sadan in 10 districts of the state, with the process already underway.

Each Shakti Sadan building will provide accommodation for 50 women, with residential buildings being selected for this purpose. These buildings will be located near district headquarters, ensuring easy access to transportation and other essential facilities.

The Yogi government will operate Shakti Sadan in 10 districts of the state, including Varanasi, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Kanpur Nagar, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Gonda, Basti, Mirzapur, and Saharanpur, as part of the Women Welfare Department’s initiative.

A suitable residential building is currently being searched for the operation of Shakti Sadan, which will be rented for this purpose. Each Shakti Sadan with a capacity of 50 individuals per district. will provide shelter, food, clothing, primary healthcare, and other essential services to women and daughters.

To ensure the smooth operation of the facility, nine employees will be selected soon through a service provider.