Teams 1 and 2 of CRPF women bikers, who began their journey on October 3 from Srinagar and Shillong, were flagged off

In her address, the Union Minister hailed these courageous CRPF women as symbols of women empowerment. On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, she remembered the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives and paid gratitude to their families for contributing to a safer and more secure nation

Dr Thaosen, DG CRPF, informed that these two teams have already traversed 1027, 2284 kms respectively and their journey would culminate in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

With pride he mentioned that the fighting spirit and commitment of the women personnel of CRPF have earned them laurels including Ashok Chakra and Police medals for gallantry

The two teams arrived at Gurugram on October 19, and are now en route to their final destination, Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) Gujarat, where they will join Team 3, which started from Triveni, Kanyakumari

Each of the three Yashasvini teams comprises of 50 intrepid CRPF women, riding 25 Royal Enfield 350 cc motorcycles on a 10,000-kilometre journey through 15 states and 2 union territories of India with a mission to promote unity and inclusiveness

Notably, the CRPF is hosting several events this year to highlight the extraordinary courage of its women personnel, with the CRPF Women Motorcycle Expedition, named YASHASVINI, taking center stage

This Motorcycle Expedition is a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Women and Child Development. During their journey, these women are engaging with students, NCC cadets, Anganwadi workers, and Self-Help Groups, conveying the vital message of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao"

The flag-off of the women's motorcycle rally at Lal Chowk, Srinagar, marked a pivotal moment in the nation's internal security landscape, while the flag-off at Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari, symbolized unity from the confluence of major water bodies. In Shillong, Meghalaya, the flag-off conveyed a potent message of empowerment from a matriarchal society