Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Economic Survey Praises SHE Teams for Women's Safety
The Economic Survey 2025-26 talked about how important it is to make cities safer for women.
They praised Hyderabad’s SHE Teams, which are special police groups that help women feel safe when they travel.
The survey also suggested more ideas like having women police vans in Kochi and training more women to be drivers.
They want cities to have better streets with good lights, safe places to cross, and buttons to call for help.
Examples like Chennai’s street design and Bhubaneswar’s Janpath Street show how these changes can make a big difference.
The goal is to make sure women can travel safely and easily, so they can be more part of the city’s economy.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted the need for targeted safety measures to overcome urban mobility barriers for women.
Hyderabad’s SHE Teams were praised for enhancing visible police presence in high-traffic areas, deterring harassment and ensuring safer commutes.
The survey recommended scaling up SHE Teams and Kochi’s Women Police control room vans for proactive patrols.
Increasing the number of women drivers through recruitment and training initiatives, such as the NCR Transport Corporation’s 21-day course, was suggested.
Gender-responsive walking and cycling infrastructure, including improved lighting, safe crossings, and emergency buttons, was identified as crucial for women's safety.
- Who
- Economic Survey 2025-26, SHE Teams, NCR Transport Corporation
- What
- Praise for SHE Teams and recommendations for women's safety in urban mobility
- When
- 2025-26
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To overcome urban mobility barriers for women and ensure safer commutes
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Survey
- Economic Survey 2025-26
- Initiatives
- SHE Teams, Women Police control room vans, Women drivers training
- Training Program
- NCR Transport Corporation’s 21-day course
- Target Group
- Women aged 18-35
- Key Features
- Improved lighting, safe crossings, emergency buttons, driver verification
- Examples
- Chennai’s inclusive street design manual, Bhubaneswar’s Janpath Street
