Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jan 1: The Akka Pade scheme has been implemented in Dakshina Kannada district, giving priority to the safety and holistic development of women and children. As part of the initiative, the scheme vehicle was flagged off by district superintendent of police Dr Arun K.

The Akka Pade scheme has been launched in 31 districts across the state with the objective of providing immediate protection to women and children in distress. The primary aim of the scheme is to ensure prompt assistance and safety to vulnerable women and children who are at risk or facing difficult situations.

At the district level, the ‘Akka Pade’ team, comprising five women home guards, will function in coordination with the local police in two shifts from 7 am to 8 pm. Team members will be deployed at schools, colleges, girls’ and women’s hostels, bus and railway stations, places of worship and other sensitive locations.

Members of the district-level monitoring committee of the scheme were present on the occasion.