Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on Monday flagged off an awareness rally under the sixth phase of Mission Shakti, the state govt’s campaign for women’s safety, dignity and self-reliance.The CM He flagged off the rally from the premises of Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath Auditorium before transferring crop-loss compensation to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Around 500 two-wheelers took part in the rally to spread awareness about women’s safety, dignity and empowerment.On the second day of Sharadiya Navratri, the CM also offered prayers to Goddess Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Adi Shakti.In a social media post after the event, Yogi said the state govt was committed to ensuring women’s safety, dignity and self-reliance. “Women’s empowerment is the foundation of a safe, prosperous and developed Uttar Pradesh,” he said.
