Archive · 17 Jun 2025
UP's Safe City Project Enhances Urban Security for All
The Uttar Pradesh government is working on a Safe City Project to make cities safer for everyone, especially women, children, and the elderly.
This includes things like pink police booths staffed by women, more police patrols, and lots of cameras.
They are also making sure people know about the project and how to stay safe through different campaigns.
They are also improving infrastructure to be more inclusive.
The goal is to create safer communities by addressing issues like poorly lit areas and providing better emergency services.
Uttar Pradesh's Safe City Project aims to enhance urban safety, especially for women and vulnerable groups.
The project is active in 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddha Nagar, with plans for expansion.
Initiatives include pink police booths, increased patrols, integrated helplines, and extensive CCTV surveillance.
Over 54,000 people have been trained in women's safety, with awareness campaigns rolled out across various platforms.
Dark spots have been illuminated, CCTV cameras installed, and police presence increased at sensitive hotspots.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- What
- Implementation of the Safe City Project to enhance urban security.
- When
- Information given on Tuesday by DGP.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, specifically in 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddha Nagar.
- Why
- To create a safer environment for women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
- Project Goal
- Enhance urban safety
- Focus Groups
- Women, children, elderly, persons with disabilities
- Locations
- 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddha Nagar
- Infrastructure
- Pink police booths, CCTV cameras, helplines
- Trained Personnel
- Over 54,000
- Dark spots illuminated
- 4,150
- CCTV Cameras installed
- 47,422