LUCKNOW, Oct. 16 -- The Uttar Pradesh Police distributed nearly 22,000 packets of festive essentials among 12,870 women and girls living in 314 protection and shelter homes across the state as part of Mission Shakti 6.0, according to a police press note issued on Thursday.

The distribution took place on October 14, with packets containing food supplies, sarees, blankets and other essentials. Gazetted police officers and officials from concerned departments interacted with residents to share the festivities of Dussehra and Diwali, the statement said.

The campaign, being conducted from October 11 to 20 under the leadership of chief minister Yogi Adityanath, aims to promote women's safety, dignity and empowerment.

The police highlighted t...