100 New Kalika Patrolling Units Launched by Rajasthan CM
Kalika Patrolling Units, CLGs and Suraksha Sakhis to become important links in public awareness
UdaipurTimes, Oct 19, 2026 - On the auspicious occasion of Navratra, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched 100 new Kalika Patrolling Units and made major announcements for the welfare of Kalika Unit personnel, women’s safety and girl child security. He also highlighted the results of the Zero Tolerance Policy Against Crime, under which crimes against women in the State have dropped dramatically just under three years.
The Chief Minister was addressing an interaction programme with the newly-launched Kalika Patrolling Units and women members of Youth Community Liaison Groups (CLGs) at the Constitution Club in Jaipur on Sunday, October 18. He interacted with women police personnel of Kalika Patrolling Units and women members of Youth CLGs who joined from across the State through video conferencing.
To boost the morale of Kalika Patrolling Units, the Chief Minister announced a fixed monthly travel allowance for their personnel, on the lines of the allowance provided to constables, head constables and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) posted at police stations and police outposts.
CM Sharma said that Kalika Patrolling Units and women members of Youth CLGs have led to a drop in cases of crimes against women in 2026 by approximately 48 per cent compared with 2023. The average investigation time in cases related to crimes against women has also come down to 48 days. Kalika Patrolling Units have taken action against more than 55,000 anti-social elements. In addition, 50 lakh women and girls has been made aware of the law, while more than 18 lakh has been sensitised to cyber safety. Similarly, more than 16.70 lakh women and girls has received self-defence training.
He further said that 65 Anti-Romeo Squads are operating to prevent incidents such as harassment at public places. More than 28,000 complaints has been resolved through the women’s helpline 1090 just under past three years. Around 22,000 Suraksha Sakhis has been selected to raise awareness among women about their rights and the law. In addition, more than 12,500 CCTV cameras has been installed across Rajasthan through the Abhay Command and Control Centre.
