The state government has acknowledged the significant role played by registered private security agencies in 17 municipal corporations and in Gautam Buddha Nagar in enhancing the security of women within the framework of the Safe City project in the state
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to train security personnels who work for private security companies as part of the Safe City Project. This effort is part of the fourth phase of Mission Shakti, aimed at ensuring the safety, respect, and self-reliance of women in the state. The government is focusing on the safety of women and girls in 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddha Nagar. They are installing a network of CCTV cameras in these areas and connecting them to UP-112 for quick responses to incidents.
Moreover, private security employees are receiving training to improve women’s security, considering the number of businesses and institutions in these cities. In the last three months, 771 personnel from 124 agencies have taken part in 48 seminars on women’s safety. Twelve of them have been rewarded for their good work. These trained private security personnel will watch over areas prone to incidents and promptly report any cases of harassment of women and girls in poorly lit zones near residential areas, neighbourhoods, and housing societies.
In Uttar Pradesh, there are 712 registered private security agencies, with 178 in Ghaziabad, 101 in Kanpur, 98 in Meerut, 74 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, and 67 in Bareilly. Gorakhpur and Firozabad do not have any registered private security agencies.
It’s important to highlight that these cities are growing rapidly because of the rising number of industrial businesses and corporate offices. They play a crucial role in the Safe City project. This has made it necessary for private security agencies to step in and enhance security in the state. This, in turn, has led to thorough training for private security personnel.
