When daughters spoke up, Yogi govt launched ‘Mission Samadhan’

Safety and education of girls is our top priority: Sandeep Singh

Lucknow : Girls in Uttar Pradesh are no longer just studying — they are questioning and seeking solutions too. A powerful example of this was witnessed on Wednesday when more than 80,000 students from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and over 12,000 staff members joined a Zoom session together as part of ‘Mission Samadhan Series-01’.

This event was not just about awareness and communication — it served as a platform to encourage girls to speak up and become aware of their rights, entitlements, and safety.

Mission Samadhan is becoming a strong pillar of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s girl-empowerment model. This initiative aims to reinforce grassroots implementation of schemes like Mission Shakti, Women’s Helpline 1090, Women PAC, POCSO Awareness Campaign, and Cyber Safety Awareness. It also prepares girls at the school level to become self-reliant citizens.

Director General of School Education, Kanchan Verma, addresses students

Addressing the students, Director General of School Education Kanchan Verma said, “Every problem has a solution. Education empowers us. Learn to distinguish between right and wrong and never hesitate. Learn skills — that is your true strength.” She also encouraged teachers and parents to engage in discussions about the future of girls.

Experts share insights on self-defense and confidence-building

In the various sessions of the program, experts provided practical and life-skill-based knowledge. Dr. Mukesh Kumar Singh, Senior Expert on Girls’ Education, Samagra Shiksha, Uttar Pradesh, guided the girls on physical and financial provisions in KGBVs.

In the second session titled ‘Stay Safe, Stay Happy’, topics like cyber safety, good touch-bad touch, and helpline services were discussed. Archana Agnihotri, Founder Director of Samadhan Abhiyan, directly interacted with the girls in the third session, stating, “The courage to ask questions is the first step to finding solutions.” In the final session, Ms. Sarita Singh presented the framework of safety sessions being conducted in the schools.

‘Mission Samadhan’ becomes a platform for dialogue, safety, and empowerment

The presence of over 12,000 teaching and support staff, active involvement of all district coordinators, and enthusiastic participation of the girls turned this series into a mass movement. It was not merely a virtual session — it marked a new beginning of self-confidence among the girls, who declared with pride, “We are ready!”

Sandeep Singh, Basic Education Minister, Uttar Pradesh said, “Safety and education of girls is our top priority. Through initiatives like Mission Samadhan, we aim to not only provide knowledge, but also instill confidence and a sense of safety in them. The Yogi government is committed to empowering every daughter and providing every possible support for her bright future.”