Lucknow, Oct. 11 -- As part of Mission Shakti 5.0, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Shakti Samvad - A Platform for the Voices of Girls and Women" initiative was organized across Uttar Pradesh today, marking the conclusion of International Girl Child Week.

The program directly engaged over 2,000 beneficiaries, demonstrating how collaboration between the government and society can bring positive change to the lives of women and girls, officials said here.

The Women and Child Development Department conducted the program to understand the real needs, challenges, and experiences of women and girls, ensuring greater transparency and effectiveness in delivering government schemes.

District Magistrates, senior administrative officers,...