Uttar Pradesh government runs the Dignity Kit Scheme under the Mission Shakti campaign to give relief support to women and adolescent girls affected by floods and other natural disasters. Each unit of the Dignity Kit costs rupees 360 to the state government and contains the hygiene and daily use items listed in this article.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the distribution of these Dignity Kits as part of the Mission Shakti campaign. The scheme continues in 2026, and the state has now moved to Mission Shakti 5.0, which started on 22 September 2025, to strengthen women's safety, dignity and self-reliance across Uttar Pradesh.
About UP Dignity Kit Scheme
The main aim of the Dignity Kit Scheme is to give relief support to women and adolescent girls affected by floods and other calamities. Women and young girls staying in relief camps get these kits so that they can keep personal hygiene and dignity during difficult times.
List of Items in UP Dignity Kits
All women and young girls staying in relief camps due to floods or any other reason are provided dignity kits by the Yogi Adityanath led UP government. A unit of the Dignity Kit costs rupees 360 to the state government and includes the following items:
- Sanitary pads (20)
- Bathing soaps (2)
- Soaps for washing clothes (2)
- Towel (1)
- Cotton cloth (1 metre)
- Disposable bags (20)
- Bucket with a lid (1)
- Mug (1)
- Masks (2)
All the material is kept in a bag which has the monogram of the UP government printed on one side with the words "Dignity Kit". The other side has a list of articles in the bag. A local official is made the nodal officer for the preparation and distribution of these bags in each district.
CM Yogi Adityanath Initiatives to Tackle Natural Calamities
Apart from the Dignity Kit, the state government led by CM Yogi Adityanath has also directed officials to provide the following things to women:
- An ample supply of drinking water
- Dry food packets
- Medicines
- Clothes
- Utensils
- Bedding
All these items are provided to help women fight natural calamities while following Covid-19 protocols. The Yogi government is preparing a strong system in Uttar Pradesh to prevent damage and help people during rain, hailstorm and floods.
Expansion of Aapda Mitra and Aapda Sakhi Schemes
The UP government, in collaboration with the State Disaster Management Authority, is expanding its Aapda Mitra and Aapda Sakhi schemes to 25 districts of the state. "Aapda Mitra" and "Aapda Sakhi" are provided flood protection equipment, safety kits, and training to deal with any disaster.
Under the Dignity Kit Scheme, people get support to deal with natural calamities such as rain, cloudburst, hailstorm, etc. A state-level emergency centre and relief helpline 1070 was set up under the supervision of the Relief Commissioner's office. To keep the relief helpline functional 24 hours, 15 call centres are also operating in the state.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | UP Dignity Kit Scheme |
| Launched By | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath |
| Campaign | Mission Shakti |
| Beneficiaries | Women and adolescent girls in relief camps |
| Benefit | Dignity kit with hygiene and daily items |
| Kit Cost | Rupees 360 per unit |
FAQ's
Who is the UP Dignity Kit Scheme for?
The scheme is for women and adolescent girls staying in relief camps due to floods and other natural calamities. They receive dignity kits with hygiene and daily items.
What items are included in the dignity kit?
The kit includes 20 sanitary pads, two bathing soaps, two soaps for washing clothes, one towel, one metre of cotton cloth, 20 disposable bags, one bucket with a lid, one mug and two masks.
How much does a dignity kit cost?
Each unit of the dignity kit costs about rupees 360 to the state government.
Is there an online application for the scheme?
No. The Dignity Kit Scheme is a relief distribution scheme. Kits are prepared and distributed by a designated nodal officer in each district, and there is no online application form.
Source / Reference link: Dignity kits for women and girls in camps - Times of India