Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Visakhapatnam Recognized as Safest City for Women
Visakhapatnam, a city in India, was named the safest city for women in a special report.
The city celebrated this achievement with a big rally and a special event.
The home minister and other important people were there.
They also started a new health insurance plan for police officers and their families.
This plan gives a lot of money for medical help, more than what other big states offer.
The police in Visakhapatnam are very good at keeping women safe, and they can reach someone in trouble very quickly.
The government is also very strict about punishing people who hurt children.
Visakhapatnam was recognized as the safest city for women in India according to the NARI 2025 report.
The city celebrated with a rally and a special program at the AU Convention Hall.
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha launched a health insurance scheme for police personnel, the first of its kind in the country.
The insurance scheme offers coverage ranging from 2 lakh to 30 lakh, exceeding national standards.
The police commissionerate attributed the achievement to innovative policing strategies like Shakti teams and the Shakti app.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam city officials and police personnel
- What
- Celebration of being recognized as the safest city for women in India
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, AU Convention Hall
- Why
- To acknowledge the city's achievement in women's safety and launch a health insurance scheme for police personnel
- City
- Visakhapatnam
- Report
- NARI 2025
- Event Location
- AU Convention Hall
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 2 lakh to 30 lakh
- Annual Premium
- 2,499
- Beneficiaries in Inaugural Year
- 10,304
- Total Premium Coverage
- 46,97,325