Lucknow, Sept. 20 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched 'Mission Shakti-5.0' in Lucknow, emphasising the state's transformative strides in women's safety, education, and nutrition since 2017.

Addressing a gathering, the Chief Minister underscored the shift from insecurity to empowerment for girls and women, crediting sustained government efforts against mafia influences.

CM Yogi recalled the pre-2017 challenges faced by daughters in the state and also praised the overhaul of Anganwadi centres, noting improvements in nutrition and community-led operations.

"Every girl pursuing higher education now carries a tablet. This is the new change. In 2017, daughters weren't safe. They faced threats to their own saf...