'Safe Cities' Project: ₹10 Crore Allocation for Dhar

Key facts

• The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has selected Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, under the 'Safe Cities' project for 2026.
• The project is fully funded by the Central Government, with an allocation of ₹10 crore for the Dhar district.
• The initiative will be implemented for a minimum period of five years.
• Dhar is among 10 major cities identified across the country under the MWCD initiative.
• Infrastructure upgrades include the installation of CCTV cameras at sensitive locations, improved street lighting, better monitoring mechanisms, and the construction of 'Pink Toilets' in public places.
• The project involves developing dedicated waiting areas for women and their families in district hospitals and health centres, and strengthening women-friendly amenities at tourist spots.
• The scheme includes conducting awareness campaigns and training programmes to promote community sensitivity towards women's safety and empowerment.