Chandigarh: Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership, the Punjab government has launched a focused initiative to prioritise children’s safety through the Punjab Police’s Shakti Helpline, which is conducting awareness camps in schools across the state. Children are being sensitively educated on good touch–bad touch, child abuse, cybercrime, and the harmful effects of drugs, empowering them with knowledge and confidence. A recent seminar organised by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police at Government Primary School, Kot Khalsa, showcased the campaign’s impact, with students actively engaging and learning in a safe, friendly environment.
During these school seminars, Shakti Helpline teams explain sensitive issues in simple, engaging ways so children can recognise abuse, stay safe online, and seek timely help. Police officers highlight the importance of emergency helplines 112 and 1098, encourage safe internet practices, and discuss cyberbullying, online scams, and fake news. The drive has expanded beyond Amritsar to districts across Punjab, including Khanna, with strong support from school principals and teachers, reaching thousands of students with consistent safety messaging.
Senior Punjab Police officials said the Shakti Helpline was established to protect women’s and children’s rights through both grievance redressal and sustained awareness. Backed by CM Bhagwant Mann’s vision and the police force’s commitment, the campaign will soon reach every school, alongside planned workshops for parents to foster open communication at home. Educators, social workers, and parents have widely praised the initiative, calling it a transformative step toward a safer, more aware, and progressive Punjab, with lasting benefits for children’s wellbeing and the state’s future.
