Odisha plans nine schemes worth Rs 10 crore for Sambalpur women safety

Odisha government has planned nine schemes worth Rs 10 crore under the Nirbhaya Initiative. The goal is to make Sambalpur a model city for women's safety.

Shakti Sarathi will patrol with 15 two-wheelers. Pratikriya handles emergencies using 15 vehicles and drones. Drishti involves installing 800 CCTV cameras at 210 spots.

Five police assistance centres will come up under S-Stop. Sahayatra proposes 40 pink e-rickshaws for safer travel. Nirbhaya Sadan will have four assistance centres at key places like the district court and railway station.

Sathi will set up six toilets and nursing rooms. Yatra aims to build a real-time bus tracking system for 50 colleges and schools. Sachetanata will focus on awareness, self-defense training, and health education.