Team Sashakt Drishti

Sashakt Drishti, working on SDG 11, believes that making the cities safe, inclusive and sustainable is of the utmost importance since the cities are the root of every other world problem. Sashakt Drishti works on the campaign- CHALE STREE, STRESS FREE

About the Campaign

Most of us travel in the metro quite often. In fact, for most of the working women, the metro is the most common means to travel. But, there are a lot of problems that women face while traveling, the biggest concern being safety and hygiene. Some of the common problems are as follows:

Lack of proper washrooms: Traveling for women through the metro becomes inconvenient because of the unavailability of proper washrooms.
Lack of proper seating: Over 50% of women are anemic in India. More than 80% of women experience menstrual cramps.

Inaccessible escalators: Escalators might be available at most metro stations, but they are highly inaccessible. Placement of unattended escalators in isolated corners of metro stations becomes a major security concern for women.
Lack of sanitary products: Most menstruating women find themselves without sanitary products.

Events Major Events Conducted by Team Sashakt Drishti

Comedy Night

Conducted on 27th April 2022, the main aim of the event was to target audience through humor. Audience shared their own experiences and anecdotes where they either faced issues or saw something going through an ordeal. The event developed critical thinking towards various problems that women face while travelling in the metro.

Twitter Campaign

We tweeted about our campaign from our official Twitter handle and the students were asked to share their experiences of travelling in the metro by replying to that thread. We received more than 300 replies and retweets to our post on our official Twitter handle.

Photography Drive

We urged our audience to capture the moments where women are facing issues while using Delhi Metro in real time. The participants were asked to upload the relevant pictures and videos on google drive where we collected all of the visual proofs. We received a reply from DMRC as well, which leads the photography drive towards a great success.

Gifting Smiles

The camp was organized by the Sashakt Drishti to help underprivileged children. The camp took place in the playground of the campus. The collected materials were donated to a nearby NGO Kilkari Rainbow Home near Kashmere gate. The function started around 9 a.m., 13th November, and ended after 7 days.

Breaking Barriers: Online Workshop

On June 29, 2023, CSD's Sashakt Drishti team organized an online workshop titled "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Modern World." This event, featuring Ms. Richa Dhir, a PhD scholar, aimed to raise awareness and educate women about safety measures. The workshop successfully equipped women with knowledge, self-defense techniques, and safety strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions. It featured impactful short films and encouraged open discussions, fostering solidarity and amplifying women's voices. The event played a crucial role in creating a safer and more empowered environment for women and the broader community.

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Poster Making: Give Us Freedom Not Feardom

From June 20 to June 22, 2023, CSD's Sashakt Drishti team organized an online Twitter campaign called "GIVE US FREEDOM NOT FEARDOM." The campaign focused on raising awareness about women's safety and creating impactful poster designs to convey the message of a society free from fear for women. Participants actively engaged in spreading awareness, advocating for women's safety, and creating posters with the campaign hashtag. This successful campaign reached a broad audience, generated conversations, inspired solidarity, and positively influenced the lives of women and the broader community by promoting women's safety and advocating for change.