VARANASI, March 29 -- A total of 234 participants took part in the "run for empowerment" marathon organised under Phase II of the Mission Shakti campaign at the Reserve Police Lines in Varanasi on Saturday. ADG Varanasi Zone Piyush Mordia and district panchayat chairperson Poonam Maurya flagged off the run in the presence of additional commissioner of police (Law and Order and Headquarters) Shivhari Meena and other officials. The event was organised to promote safety, dignity, and self-reliance of women and girls, while also raising awareness about their rights and encouraging empowerment.htc...