Punjab Police and Hartek Foundation Join Hands to Empower Youth
Mumbai: The Punjab Police’s Community Affairs Division (CAD) and Hartek Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the Yuva Saanjh Initiative, a program aimed at promoting youth empowerment and strengthening community-police relations in Punjab.
Key Objectives
- Engage vulnerable and at-risk youth through structured skill development, counseling, awareness drives, and community-based capacity-building programs.
- Foster trust, inclusivity, and active participation among youth, transforming community policing in Punjab.
- Equip young individuals with employable skills, enabling them to become positive contributors to their communities.
Partnership Benefits
- Hartek Foundation will standardize the program’s implementation framework, conducting regular training sessions for police officials and Yuva Saanjh Committee members.
- The collaboration aims to create a comprehensive roadmap for statewide replication, maximizing effectiveness.
Quotes from Key Officials
- Gurpreet Kaur Deo, IPS, Special DGP (Community Affairs), Punjab Police: “The Yuva Saanjh initiative is about building trust and reconnecting with youth who feel alienated or at risk.”
- Harkirat Kaur, CEO, Hartek Foundation: “Yuva Saanjh perfectly aligns with our mission of nurturing resilient communities by empowering youth to lead with purpose.”
- Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director & CEO, Hartek Group: “This initiative is a trailblazer—bringing together public institutions and industry to uplift and empower Punjab’s youth.”
This partnership marks a significant step toward inclusive, youth-centric development in Punjab, creating pathways for young individuals to thrive through constructive engagement and meaningful opportunities.
