Gaura Shakti Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Public Safety,Law & Justice,Women and Child
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The objective of scheme is to prevent crimes against women & girls and to ensure prompt action in case of any incident. Under this, a three-tier support system is set up with Mahila Desks at police stations,Women Safety Helpline & Counselling Cells at district level, & a State Women Safety Helpline.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. Women and girls of the state are eligible to receive assistance under this scheme.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
In view of the safety of women and the prompt redressal of their complaints, the “Gaura Shakti Module” has been developed under the Uttarakhand Police App. After registration, the registrant remains in direct one-to-one contact with the designated Women Police Officer of the concerned police station. For effective implementation, a detailed SOP has been prepared, and all concerned officials have been trained at the headquarters level. In addition, a separate mobile number has been allotted to the in-charges of Women Help Desks in all police stations. Through this app, women can also easily register complaints online. To ensure 24×7 accessibility, the Police Department has made the following platforms available for reporting crimes against women/girls or for registering complaints: 1. Dial 112 – with trained female police personnel available round-the-clock. 1. WhatsApp number at Police Headquarters – 9411112780 1. “Women Help Desk” at every police station. 1. Uttarakhand Police App – “Gaura Shakti Module” / SOS feature 1. Police station / outpost With the objective of making every police station in the state more women-friendly, at least one Woman Sub-Inspector and four Women Constables have been deployed at each police station. - The Uttarakhand Police also ensures payment of compensation amounts as per rules under the Crime Victim Assistance Scheme, 2013. Further, the Uttarakhand Sexual Crime and Other Crimes Victim/Survivor Women Compensation Scheme, 2020 has been implemented for women victims. All concerned officials have been directed to assist crime victims in obtaining compensation under both schemes and to coordinate with the concerned departments as required. - Keeping in mind the sensitivity of cases involving women, investigations of sexual crimes against women are conducted exclusively by Women Officers. To ensure quality investigations, a booklet containing detailed SOPs and instructions has been issued by the headquarters and distributed to all women investigators. For scientific evidence collection in such cases, Sexual Assault Evidence Collection (SAEC) Kits are being provided to districts as needed. - Cases registered under POCSO and rape are being disposed of within the prescribed timelines. According to the ITSSO Portal, Uttarakhand ranks third at the national level in the timely disposal of such cases within two months. - Under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, a Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) has been constituted in each district under the chairmanship of the Senior Superintendent of Police. Additionally, a Child Welfare Police Officer (CWPO) has been appointed at every police station. Child-friendly police stations have also been established in every district.
Required Documents
- Identity proof
- Other documents as required
FAQs
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The primary objective is to strengthen women’s safety by preventing crimes, ensuring immediate police response, promoting awareness, and empowering women through self-defense training.
What is the three-tier system established under this scheme?
The scheme includes: - Mahila Desk at every police station. - Women Safety Helpline & Counselling Cell at the district level. - State Women Safety Helpline at the state level.
Who are "Team Gaura"?
“Team Gaura” consists of four women help desk in-charges and four constables. They regularly conduct awareness programs in schools and colleges on issues like safety, drug abuse, traffic rules, and cybercrime.
What training is given to women police under the scheme?
Women personnel in “Team Gaura” are provided Self-Defense Instructor training (Level-I completed, Level-II underway). They further train girls in schools and colleges in self-defense techniques.
What is the Gaura Shakti Module in the Uttarakhand Police App?
The Gaura Shakti Module is a feature in the Uttarakhand Police App where women can register complaints, access SOS services, and stay connected with the mapped women police officer of their police station.
How can women register complaints under this scheme?
Women can report crimes through multiple platforms: 1. Dial 112 (24×7 helpline with trained female staff). 2. WhatsApp number 9411112780. 3. Women Help Desk at any police station. 4. Gaura Shakti Module / SOS in the Police App. 5. Directly at police stations/outposts.
What measures are taken for child safety under this scheme?
Under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPU) are formed in each district, and Child Welfare Police Officers (CWPO) are appointed in every police station.
How are sensitive areas monitored under the scheme?
Sensitive areas or “hot spots” are identified, equipped with CCTV cameras and lighting, and regularly monitored to prevent crimes against women.