Gujarat Makes History with All-Women Police Security for PM Modi's Event
In a historic move, an all-women police contingent will oversee security for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day, March 8. This groundbreaking initiative, announced by Gujarat State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, marks the first time in India’s history that only women personnel will be responsible for the Prime Minister’s security, from his arrival at the helipad in Vansi Borsi village to the event venue.
Over 2,300 women officers of all ranks will be posted, comprising 2,100 constables, 187 sub-inspectors, 61 inspectors, 16 deputy superintendents of police, five superintendents of police, one Inspector General of Police, and one Additional Director General of Police. The security arrangements will be overseen by senior IPS officer and Home Secretary Nipuna Torawane to ensure the smooth implementation of this unprecedented move.
Prime Minister Modi will be on a two-day tour of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli on March 8 and 9. On Women's Day, he will speak at the 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in Vansi Borsi village, an event aimed at empowering women through financial independence and self-reliance schemes.
Emphasizing the importance of this step, Sanghavi added that this all-women security deployment conveys a strong message regarding the important role played by women in ensuring safety and security. He stressed that this effort not only marks Women's Day but also demonstrates Gujarat's efforts to create an atmosphere wherein women contribute to public safety and leadership directly. This project is an assurance of the progressive thinking of the state and its commitment towards celebrating women's role in society on such a symbolic date.
