Balrampur: Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur, launched the Mission Shakti campaign and concluded its Seva Sankalp Samaroh with a prize distribution ceremony in the presence of Devi Patan Division Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, highlighting the importance of women’s safety, dignity, empowerment and self-reliance.
The programme aimed to raise awareness among women and girls about their rights while promoting gender equality, independence and their active participation in society. Participants who performed exceptionally well in various activities and competitions organised as part of the Seva Sankalp समारोह were honoured with prizes and certificates of appreciation.
Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal stressed the need to improve awareness about women’s safety mechanisms, helpline services and various government welfare schemes. She called for effective implementation of initiatives related to women’s empowerment and emphasised the importance of public participation in building a safer and more inclusive society.
“Nari ka samman kisi ka upkaar nahi, hamara kartavya hai” (Respecting women is not a favour but our duty), she said, underlining that women’s safety must be a collective responsibility rather than the sole responsibility of the administration.
She further emphasised the need to ensure that women feel safe, girls become self-reliant, young people act responsibly and service becomes an integral part of the work culture.
University Vice-Chancellor Ravi Shankar Singh said the institution aimed to establish a distinct identity among universities in Uttar Pradesh by strengthening its academic standards and ensuring that students receive quality education.
He emphasised that the collective efforts of teachers and the university administration were essential to building a robust academic environment. He expressed hope that students, particularly young women, would excel in their respective fields and bring recognition to Balrampur district and the wider Devi Patan division.
The programme concluded with a collective commitment to spreading awareness about women’s empowerment and creating a safe, respectful and supportive environment in which women and girls can pursue education, employment and other opportunities with confidence.
University Vice-Chancellor Ravi Shankar Singh and other dignitaries attended the event.
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