The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) conferred the Smart Policing Awards on Vigilance Director General Dr RP Sharma in ‘Elderly Safety’ and ‘Women Safety’ categories for his innovative measures during his tenure as the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner.
The award was given at a function held in New Delhi on May 5 last. The awards were conferred in 10 different categories. The award was given away by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary.
The award in the category of Women Security went to the Odisha Police for the innovative measures taken by Dr Sharma like introduction of women-friendly auto-rickshaw (Pink Auto), creation of Maadhyam centres to provide counseling support and other services to women victims of violence, self-defence training to girl students and working women, besides Android App ‘Mo Saathi’, etc.
On the occasion, Dr Sharma also made a presentation on Senior Citizens’ Security and Enhancement of Women Safety and Security in the twin city.
Former Union Home Secretary GK Pillai and FICCI President Harshavardhan Neotia were present, among others.