Womens Safety Enhanced at Garba Events in Vadodara with She Team Initiative
The She Team in Vadodara ensures womens safety during Garba festivities, boosting confidence among female entrepreneurs and attendees.
Vadodara, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : In Vadodara, Gujarat, the festive spirit of Navratri is in full swing, with vibrant Garba celebrations taking center stage. Female entrepreneurs are seizing the opportunity to promote their businesses by setting up various stalls. With these events running late into the night, ensuring the safety of women stall operators and customers has become paramount.
The police’s ‘She Team’ is actively patrolling Garba venues to enhance women’s security. This initiative has fostered a sense of safety among female entrepreneurs and attendees alike, allowing them to enjoy the festivities with greater confidence.
Local women entrepreneurs report feeling secure while managing their stalls late into the night. Female customers have also praised the police and state government for their safety measures. Many expressed gratitude, noting that a secure environment enables them to fully enjoy Navratri while shopping.
One woman remarked to a news agency, “Vadodara is a safe city. People can enjoy Garba even at night. Women here feel secure, and we want to thank the police and government for this.”
Another attendee commented, “The government’s creation of the ‘She Team’ is a commendable initiative. We feel safe when leaving Garba events.”
A stall owner shared, “During this festival, we often work until 3 or 4 AM. We feel completely secure, as police officers are regularly patrolling nearby, and the ‘She Team’ is also present. We feel safe when heading home at night.”
DCP Manjita Vanzara highlighted the enthusiasm in Vadodara, noting the popularity of Navratri and the various celebrations held in the city. She stated that the police are coordinating with event organizers and security teams. Senior officials are also conducting inspections to ensure safety.
After the Garba events conclude, the ‘She Team’ continues to patrol routes to assist women returning home. In case of any incidents, control room teams, quick response units, and emergency services are ready to respond swiftly.
