Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday directed State Government departments to launch extensive campaigns to promote women's safety and make it a mass movement.
He said that on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, besides a State level function, a Pinkathon (women's marathon) would be organised at 100 places wherein thousands of women will participate to disseminate the message of women's safety.
Presiding over a meeting here to review the steps being taken for ensuring women's safety and security in the state, Khattar also directed the departments to closely monitor the implementation of these initiatives.The chief minister said that in 2020, the main focus of his government would be on the safety, security and empowerment of women.
