Balrampur Foundation inaugurates ‘The Shakti Room’ to safeguard women’s rights

New Delhi, February 8, 2024: Balrampur Foundation, a not-for-profit arm of Balrampur Chini Mills Limited to undertake its CSR initiative, has set up ‘The Shakti Room’ for women’s safety and rights in rural India.

Inaugurated by Vineet Jaiswal, Superintendent of Police, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, the Shakti Room initiative is primarily a Women Force and Safety Centre. The inauguration of the center was witnessed by officials from the Maizapur Unit of Balrampur Chini Mills Limited. Police Area officer Shilpa Verma also participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiled the room.

Situated at the police office premises, this newly built district center will emphasize aiding women affected by cybercrime or other harassment issues and will provide legal information and resolutions for women-related issues.  A lady police officer will be present every day in The Shakti Room to help the victims of cybercrime and other women and to handle other women’s harassment issues. The Shakti room will not only act on the complaints received from women but also stand beside them to ensure their social rights.

According to the officials, the initiative was undertaken to alleviate incidents reported in the Annual Report of The National Crime Records in India which showcased a huge surge in crimes against women. Similarly, there has been a marked increase in cybercrime offences which suggests the need for more robust cybersecurity frameworks and strategies to combat these frauds.