The Karnataka Cabinet approved the statewide expansion of which initiative in January 2026 for the protection of women and minor girls?
a. Vanitha Shakti
b. Akka Pade
c. Mahila Suraksha Pade
d. Karnataka Sakhi
Answer: b. Akka Pade
Explanation
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Akka Pade (Elder Sister Force): In January 2026, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the statewide rollout and expansion of the “Akka Pade” scheme across all districts and police commissionerates.
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Objective: The initiative is designed to prevent atrocities against women and minor girls, curb child marriages, teenage pregnancies, and harassment by deploying dedicated support teams (comprising specialized personnel and women home guards/volunteers) around schools, colleges, and public transit hubs.
Overview of Other Options
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a) Vanitha Shakti: Not a statewide security rollout approved under this specific mandate.
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c) Mahila Suraksha Pade: A descriptive phrase, but Akka Pade is the official name of the specialized initiative.
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d) Karnataka Sakhi: Not associated with this specific cabinet-approved women and child protection framework.
