-Launches 100 new Kalika Patrolling Units, announces monthly travel allowance for women police personnel
-Our commitment is to women’s self-respect, safety and empowerment
-Kalika Patrolling Units, CLGs and Suraksha Sakhis to become important links in public awareness
-Crimes against women have dropped up to 48 per cent compared with 2023
-Women’s empowerment is being strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
-Chief Minister announces monthly travel allowance for Kalika Patrolling Units
-Chief Minister interacts with women police personnel of Kalika Patrolling Units to learn about their experiences
-Interacts with women members of Youth CLGs from across the state
Jaipur, October 2026 : On the auspicious occasion of Navratra, expressing respect and gratitude towards Matru Shakti, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched 100 new Kalika Patrolling Units and made major announcements for the welfare of Kalika Unit personnel, women’s safety and girl child security. He also highlighted the results of the ‘Zero Tolerance Policy Against Crime’, under which crimes against women in the state have dropped dramatically just under three years. Addressing the launch programme, the Chief Minister said that Navratra, the sacred festival dedicated to the worship of Shakti in Indian culture, teaches us to accord the highest priority to the respect and safety of women. Guided by this spirit, the state government is working with commitment to ensure the safety of women and girls so that they can advance further in education, employment and social activities without fear.
Chief Minister announces a special benefit for Kalika Patrolling Units on Navratra-
To boost the morale of Kalika Patrolling Units, the Chief Minister announced a fixed monthly travel allowance for their personnel, on the lines of the allowance provided to constables, head constables and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) posted at police stations and police outposts. He said that the objective of Kalika Patrolling Units is not merely to take action after a crime has occurred, but also to prevent crimes, instil fear of the law among anti-social elements, and foster a sense of safety and confidence among women.
The Chief Minister was addressing an interaction programme with the newly launched Kalika Patrolling Units and women members of Youth Community Liaison Groups (CLGs) at the Constitution Club in Jaipur on Sunday. He said that women’s safety is not merely a law-and-order issue; it is also an important matter concerning their dignity, freedom, self-confidence and equal opportunities. He urged the women police personnel serving in Kalika Patrolling Units to perform their duties with sensitivity, dedication, discipline and courage.
He said that women’s empowerment has gained a new direction under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Initiatives ranging from the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign to the Ujjwala Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Mudra Yojana and Lakhpati Didi initiative are making women self-reliant and strengthening them socially and economically. The state government is also working through various schemes to ensure that women, who constitute half the population, receive their full rights.
Action taken against more than 55,000 anti-social elements so far-
The Chief Minister said that Kalika Patrolling Units and women members of Youth CLGs are having a visible and effective impact on the ground. As a result, cases of crimes against women in 2026 have declined by approximately 48 per cent compared with 2023. The average investigation time in cases related to crimes against women has also come down to 48 days.
He said that Kalika Patrolling Units has taken action against more than 55,000 anti-social elements. In addition, 50 lakh women and girls has been made aware of the law, while more than 18 lakh has been sensitised to cyber safety. Similarly, more than 16.70 lakh women and girls has received self-defence training.
More than 28,000 complaints resolved through helpline 1090-
He said that, as part of the state government’s other efforts to ensure women’s safety, 65 Anti-Romeo Squads are operating to prevent incidents such as harassment at public places. More than 28,000 complaints has been resolved through the women’s helpline 1090 just under past three years.
Around 22,000 Suraksha Sakhis has been selected to raise awareness among women about their rights and the law. In addition, more than 12,500 CCTV cameras has been installed across the state through the Abhay Command and Control Centre.
Regular meetings at police stations to strengthen community policing-
Describing community policing as an important means of ensuring women’s safety and controlling crime, the Chief Minister said that more than 2.60 lakh members has been brought into the initiative across the state. These include more than 84,000 Youth CLG members, over 83,000 CLG members, more than 40,000 Police Mitras and over 29,000 Gram Rakshaks.
He ordered the officers concerned to ensure that regular meetings of these groups are held at police stations and that awareness activities are intensified in villages and urban areas.
Public trust in the police is the benchmark of successful law and order-
The Chief Minister said that listening carefully to the complaints of every woman or girl who has suffered, safeguarding her privacy and dignity, and providing the necessary assistance should be among the police’s top priorities. Similarly, regular patrolling and effective surveillance should be ensured in schools and colleges, markets, public transport locations, workplaces and other sensitive areas. He said that public trust in the police was the most important benchmark of successful law and order. He added that every citizen also has an important responsibility in building a safe society, and everyone must actively participate by informing the police about suspicious activities and assisting people injured in road accidents.
Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham said that, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the policy of zero tolerance towards crime is strengthening law and order and women’s safety. With the active functioning of Kalika Units across the state, women are able to move around without fear. He said that the commitment to women’s safety would be fulfilled by strengthening the Kalika Units.
During the programme, the Chief Minister interacted with women police personnel of Kalika Patrolling Units and women members of Youth CLGs who joined from across the state through video conferencing. He listened to their suggestions and experiences, and subsequently flagged off 100 new Kalika Patrolling Units.
Jaipur City MP Manju Sharma, Jaipur Municipal Corporation Mayor Sunil Kothari, CS V. Srinivas, DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma, ACS (Home) Bhaskar A. Sawant, and women police personnel of Kalika Patrolling Units were present on the occasion. Police administration officers and members of women’s Youth CLGs from various districts also joined the programme through video conferencing.
