Gonda: Women and girls who have made outstanding contributions in sports, education, healthcare, arts, social service and women’s empowerment were felicitated under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 at the Police Lines auditorium in Gonda.
District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan and Superintendent of Police Abhishek presented certificates of appreciation to the achievers, recognising their contributions to women’s safety, dignity and self-reliance.
Among those honoured was Anamika Mishra, who completed a nearly 30-km run from her school to Gandhi Park in the district headquarters in three hours and 40 minutes. Kiran Pandey, a music faculty member at Nari Gyanasthali Women’s College, was recognised for her contribution to music, while Dr Jyotsna Shukla was honoured for her work in healthcare and social service.
Urmila Pandey received recognition for training more than 500 women and girls in dance. Avika Surbhit and Ruchi Modi were also honoured for their contributions to dance and social service, respectively.
Women entrepreneurs Janki Bharti, Seema Maurya and Abhilasha were recognised for creating livelihood opportunities through footwear manufacturing, spice packaging, flower cultivation, and incense-stick production. Their initiatives have helped women access employment and become financially independent. Table tennis players Shivani and Anshi were felicitated for winning medals at state-level competitions.
Women police personnel were also honoured for their efforts in implementing Mission Shakti and strengthening women’s safety. Sub-Inspector Pratibha Singh, in-charge of the Women and Child Safety Organisation (WCSO), received recognition for coordinating district-level initiatives. Sub-Inspectors Arpita Yadav and Pooja Verma were commended for anti-harassment patrols, monitoring sensitive locations and spreading safety awareness among girls. Women constables Nitanshi Shukla and Sangeeta Dixit were recognised for their support in organising Mission Shakti and women’s police station activities.
Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Ajit Kumar Rajak and other officials attended the programme, which highlighted the importance of women’s empowerment, public safety and community participation.
