Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Mission Shakti centres reduce crimes against women in UP
In Uttar Pradesh, India, there has been a big drop in crimes against women since the start of Mission Shakti centres.
These centres help women by giving them support and assistance.
The number of rape cases went down by about 34%, and kidnapping cases fell by about 17%.
Some places like Barabanki and Amethi saw even bigger drops.
The centres also help with other issues like dowry deaths and domestic violence.
The police say these centres are making a big difference in keeping women safe.
Mission Shakti centres in Uttar Pradesh led to a 33.92% reduction in rape cases statewide.
Kidnapping of women and girls fell by 17.03%, with Amethi reporting the maximum drop of 42.61%.
Dowry death cases declined by 12.96%, with Balrampur registering an 80% reduction.
Domestic violence cases saw a fall of 9.54%, the highest being 35.90% in Shravasti.
Mission Shakti centres provide psychological, social, legal, and institutional assistance to women.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Police and Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna
- What
- Reduction in crimes against women due to Mission Shakti centres
- When
- Data compared from June 16 to September 15 and September 16 to December 15
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Mission Shakti centres provide support and assistance to women
- Reduction in rape cases
- 33.92%
- Reduction in kidnapping cases
- 17.03%
- Reduction in dowry deaths
- 12.96%
- Reduction in domestic violence
- 9.54%
- Highest rape case decline
- 76.92% in Barabanki
- Highest kidnapping case decline
- 42.61% in Amethi
- Highest dowry death decline
- 80% in Balrampur
- Highest domestic violence decline
- 35.90% in Shravasti