LUCKNOW, Oct. 17 -- The role of women in Uttar Pradesh Police is expanding beyond help desks and police stations handling complaints by women. From leading districts and supervising investigations to heading specialised units and serving in armed formations, they are taking on responsibilities across the policing system.

This Navratri, the idea of 'Shakti' finds expression in a force where female personnel are increasingly moving into mainstream policing and positions of authority.

According to the state government's 2026-27 budget document, over 35,443 women have been recruited into the police department since 2017. The government has also said the women's police workforce has grown from around 10,000 to more than 44,000.

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