Mission Shakti: Kanya Pujan in Bareilly Honors Daughters with Respect and Gifts
As part of Mission Shakti, young girls in Bareilly were worshipped as goddesses, honored, and gifted items during a special Navratri event.
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Daughters Honored as Navdurga in Bareilly
Bareilly, October 19, 2026: A special event was organized in Fatehganj Paschim, Bareilly, under the Mission Shakti campaign during the Navratri festival. Held at the One Stop Center Unit-2 in Kurttura village, the program saw young girls being worshipped as embodiments of Navdurga, followed by their honoring and gifting.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mirganj, Nidhi Shukla, and District Probation Officer, Monika Rana, personally performed the ritualistic worship of the girls. Following the ceremony, they respectfully served a meal to the children.
Gifts and Joy for Young Girls
During the event, the officials presented the young girls with gifts including toffees, chocolates, fruits, tiffin boxes, and water bottles. Receiving these gifts brought immense joy to the children's faces, filling the entire atmosphere with reverence and delight.
Emphasis on Girls' Respect and Safety
Addressing the gathering, SDM Nidhi Shukla and District Probation Officer Monika Rana elaborated on the objectives of the Mission Shakti campaign. They strongly emphasized that the respect, safety, protection, and empowerment of daughters in society should be the highest priority.
The officials highlighted that Kanya Pujan should not be viewed merely as a religious ritual, but as a powerful means to underscore the importance of daughters in society and to strengthen the spirit of respect towards them.
Promoting Awareness and Empowerment
Administrative officials stressed the need to increase public awareness about the rights of girls and to provide them with a safe and empowered environment. This event was organized with the aim of encouraging the participation of daughters in society and to give new direction to their dignity.
Mission Shakti: Objectives and Departmental Commitment
The Mission Shakti campaign is a significant government initiative aimed at ensuring the welfare of women and the all-round development of girls. All staff from the Hub for Empowerment of Women and One Stop Center Units 1 and 2 under the Women Welfare Department were present at the program.
In line with the government's vision, the department is working with full commitment towards the holistic development of girls.