Yogi Govt to distribute ‘Dignity Kits’ to women as relief assistance

Lucknow: In yet another considerate act under the ambitious ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced to distribute ‘Dignity Kits’ as relief assistance to women/adolescents affected by floods and other calamities.

A unit of Dignity Kit will include sanitary pads (20), bathing soaps (2), washing soaps (2), towel (1), cotton cloth (1 meter), disposable bag (20), bucket (1), mug (1) and masks (2).

The new provision in Mission Shakti has been included in the wake of the rainy season in Uttar Pradesh.

Apart from the Dignity Kit, the government has also directed to provide an ample supply of drinking water, dry food packets, medicines, clothes, utensils and bedding among others while adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

In the wake of being fully equipped to tackle any natural calamities in the future, the Yogi government is preparing a robust system in Uttar Pradesh to prevent damage and help people during rain, hailstorm and floods.

The UP government, in collaboration with the State Disaster Management Authority, is all set to expand its ‘Aapda Mitra’ and ‘Aapda Sakhi’ schemes to 25 districts of the state.

‘Aapda Mitra’ and ‘Aapda Sakhi’ will be provided flood protection equipment, safety kits, and training to deal with any disaster. Under the scheme, people will be provided assistance to deal with natural calamities such as rain, cloudburst, hailstorm, etc.

It is noteworthy that in the last five years, with the efforts of the Yogi government, a state-level emergency centre and relief helpline 1070 were established under the supervision of the Relief Commissioner’s office. Moreover, to keep the relief helpline functional 24 hours, 15 call centres are also operating in the state.