Under the Mission Shakti campaign in Ghatampur, Kanpur, the responsibility of SDM and Tehsildar was given to girl students for one day. During the Tehsil Diwas event, the students listened to the grievances of the applicants and instructed the officers to resolve them immediately.
Took charge on Tehsil Diwas
On Saturday, a Tehsil Diwas program was organised in the Ghatampur Tehsil auditorium. During this event, under Mission Shakti, Apsa Kausar, a class 11 student from Ashok Nagar North, was made SDM for one day. Similarly, Kajal Yadav, a class 10 student from Kushmanda Nagar, was assigned the responsibility of Tehsildar. Both students arrived at the venue and attentively listened to the complaints of the public. People were astonished to see them acting as SDM and Tehsildar for the day.
Announcement made on Microphone
Tehsildar Ankita Pathak announced over the microphone that, under Mission Shakti, the students had been appointed as SDM and Tehsildar for one day. She informed us that they would now hear public grievances and direct officers to redress them. On this occasion, 14 farmers were also given land ownership documents (Khatauni), which made them very happy.
Initiative to boost morale
Ghatampur SDM Avichal Pratap Singh said that giving these responsibilities to the girls would boost their confidence. He added that the girls could achieve such positions permanently in the future through hard work and dedication toward their studies.
Public reaction
However, people discussed that such an opportunity should have also been given to students from government schools. They believed it would have encouraged them and inspired them to move forward.
What is Mission Shakti?
The Uttar Pradesh government is paying special attention to women. From their education to employment, the government is taking full responsibility. Under the leadership of CM Yogi, the Mission Shakti campaign has been running in Uttar Pradesh for the past four years. The government focuses especially on the “safety, empowerment, and respect” of women and children.
So far, it has been implemented in four phases. Under Mission Shakti, departments such as Women and Child Development, Home, and 28 other departments, along with social service organisations and educational institutions, have been actively participating in the campaign.
