Punjab Government Launches New Initiative for Safety and Empowerment of Adolescent Girls

October 5, 2026

The Punjab Police is preparing to launch a comprehensive awareness campaign focused on the safety, health and education of adolescent girls aged between 12 and 18 years in the state.

The initiative aims to provide girls with essential information about their rights and health while helping create a safer environment for them. The campaign will focus on connecting adolescent girls with education, raising awareness about safety and providing necessary support for their better future.

Various Departments to Work Together

A meeting of concerned departments and agencies was held at the conference hall of Ludhiana Police Lines to discuss preparations for the campaign. The meeting was chaired by Special DGP, Community Affairs Division (CAD), Gurpreet Kaur Deo. Discussions focused on coordination between departments, awareness programmes and ways to reach adolescent girls who need support, with the aim of making the campaign effective at the grassroots level.

Out-of-School Girls to Be Included

The campaign will not be limited to girls who are currently attending school. Plans are also in place to include girls who have dropped out of school or are no longer regularly attending classes for various reasons.

Special efforts will also be made to reach girls from economically weaker and migrant families. The objective is to ensure that no adolescent girl is deprived of essential information and support because of her social or economic circumstances.

Special Focus on Girls with Disabilities

Girls with disabilities will also be included in the campaign. Keeping their specific needs in mind, efforts will be made to provide them with information related to safety, health and education, along with necessary support. The police and concerned departments will work to ensure that the benefits of the campaign reach girls from all sections of society.

Awareness Against Child Labour and Early Marriage

The campaign will also focus on raising awareness about issues such as child labour and early marriage. Adolescent girls and their families will be educated about the importance of continuing education, understanding their rights and the risks associated with marriage at an early age.

Efforts will also be made to provide necessary assistance and connect girls facing such circumstances or other risks with relevant support services.

Health and Education to Remain Priorities

The health of adolescent girls will be another key component of the initiative.Efforts will be made to improve awareness about health issues and help girls access appropriate medical assistance and guidance whenever required.According to the police, ensuring the healthy development of adolescent girls requires a comprehensive approach that includes not only safety but also education, healthcare and social awareness.

Efforts to Reach Girls in Need

The Punjab Police initiative aims to take awareness and support services to adolescent girls living in different circumstances.Along with school-going students, the campaign will also focus on school dropouts, girls from economically weaker families, those from migrant communities and other vulnerable groups.